Home to more than 1,500 technology companies, employing more than 35,400 knowledge workers, Markham is one of Canada’s most concentrated hubs for advanced industrial and deep-tech development. The city has also been actively positioning local companies on national defence stages, including at CANSEC, Canada’s largest defence and security trade show.
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Wendy Yuan’s first message to people with overlooked health needs, like those living with Wilson’s disease, is that they are not alone. Yuan is the co-founder of Zinca, a company building nutrition solutions and connecting patients, researchers, and manufacturers to provide verified solutions on managing the disease.
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When someone undergoes a colorectal cancer screening, a lung exam, or a minimally invasive procedure, there is a good chance that their physician is using Olympus medical devices to see more clearly and treat them more effectively. Within Canada, the team responsible for advancing Olympus’ medtech solutions is based in Richmond Hill.
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York is now one of nine regional technology development sites (RTDS) in the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN), so York University’s ventureLAB, a network partner, will be a place to test those innovations.
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A Markham-based startup is betting on the future of electric vehicles with the launch of its first public fast-charging station and plans to build a network of 1,000 charging stations across Canada and the United States within five years.
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Technology showcase at Aurora’s MegaLab highlights innovations in EV charging, connected vehicles, and micro-mobility as region secures major OVIN investment.
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As global tech leaders rush to secure North American footprint options for chip design, hardware infrastructure, and AI, a powerful alternative to traditional U.S. corridors has solidified its position. Toronto-York Region in Canada has become a premier landing pad for international tech investment.
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New Rocket Factory 1 campus marks NordSpace’s transition to production mode, anchoring a three-site national footprint for sovereign Canadian space launch.
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Mircom’s fire alarm solutions were selected for their proven reliability, seamless integration capabilities and ability to scale consistently across a phased development program.
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When you open a map app for directions, navigate coastal waters, or view a detailed 3D model of a city from the sky, there is a good chance the underlying precision comes from Trimble Applanix.
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GM is developing the next generation of its vehicle software in the Greater Toronto Area, where Canadian engineering teams are helping transform cars into “software-defined” systems that can be updated and improved over time.
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The additional $5-million investment in the Digital Competence Centre (DCC) was announced May 20 at Sable Metal Fabrication in Markham by the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade.
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The initial contact did not take place during a delegation visit—but at IAA MOBILITY 2025 in Munich. There, representatives from York Region met the Bavarian sensor ecosystem for the first time. What followed was no coincidence, but the result of consistent networking.
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York Region joined Team Canada for a second straight year at Hannover Messe, with more than 110,000 attendees walking the floor of the world’s largest industrial tradeshow, after a highly successful Team Canada presence at HM in 2025.
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For more than two decades, MIS Electronics has been quietly powering the technology that drives industries across North America and Europe. From advanced medical devices to intelligent sensors, the Richmond Hill–based manufacturer has built its reputation on precision, reliability, and innovation.
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Microsoft Canada unveiled for the first time its near-operational Vaughan data centre, where it announced a community-first approach investment that aims to ensure its facilities for artificial intelligence (AI) won’t increase electricity costs for Canadians and will manage water use responsibly.
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