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

Minister Fedeli in front of York Region banner on stage at Hannover Messe

Collaboration in Action: York Region and Partners Strengthen Canada–Germany Ties at Hannover Messe

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.

Microsoft’s near-operational Vaughan data centre unveiled as executives announce new community-first investment

Invest Ontario welcomes Microsoft’s AI infrastructure expansion in Ontario supporting 1,250 jobs, two new data centres in York Region

NGen announce $79.5 million in new AI projects to help Canadian manufacturers compete globally; four companies from York Region receive funding

Markham-based Aretek is printing a new path for the construction industry

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