Information & Communications Technology

As one of Canada’s largest technology hubs, York Region’s tech ecosystem has more than 4,800 Information & Communications Technology (ICT) companies. It is a complete ecosystem where tech multinationals operate alongside leading Canadian industry leaders focused on all areas of innovation including enterprise software, IT services, cloud computing, hardware and microelectronics, and more.

Dive Into The #YRtech Ecosystem

Highest labour force ratio in Natural & Applied Sciences

Among Toronto-Waterloo
Tech Corridor Municipalities

North America's fastest growing tech talent market

Part of the
Toronto Metro Area

4,800+
ICT Companies

Canada's 3rd Largest
Tech Hub

6 of the Top 10 Corporate
Tech R&D Spenders

Within the
Greater Toronto Area

Home to the Hardware Catalyst Initiative

Canada's Leading Hardware & Semiconductor Lab & Incubator

Nation-Leading Innovation & Tech Accelerators

Including ventureLAB, YSpace, and Treefrog Accelerator

Unrivalled & Thriving
Sector Strengths

Including Enterprise Software, Microelectronics, Cloud Computing, IT Services

Canada’s 🍁 3^rd Largest Tech Hub

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Information & Communications Technology News

iBUYPOWER continues North American expansion with new Markham location

iBUYPOWER announced it is officially opening its all-new Canadian offices located at 35 Riviera Drive, Unit 11-12 in Markham, Ontario.

Markham-based Qualcomm is advancing Canada’s AI revolution

Engineers | Photo credit: Unsplash - This Is Engineering

Canada is spending on defence tech. Markham wants to build it

Zinca builds AI-powered solutions for overlooked health needs in Markham

Olympus Canada: patient-focused medtech innovation, powered from Richmond Hill

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