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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Information Communications & Technology
From idea to transatlantic partnership: How the strategic partnership for Sensor Technology (SPS), together with the strong transform.r network, is paving the way into the North American mobility market
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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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.
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Richmond Hill-based MIS Electronics: where precision meets purpose
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’s near-operational Vaughan data centre unveiled as executives announce new community-first investment
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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Invest Ontario welcomes Microsoft’s AI infrastructure expansion in Ontario supporting 1,250 jobs, two new data centres in York Region
Invest Ontario welcomes Microsoft’s investment to expand their Azure Canada Central data centre region in Ontario.
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NGen announce $79.5 million in new AI projects to help Canadian manufacturers compete globally; four companies from York Region receive funding
Combined with more than $50.3 million in direct investment from industry, the projects represent a total investment of $79.5 million in Canadian advanced manufacturing innovation.
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Markham-based Aretek is printing a new path for the construction industry
Based in Markham, Aretek has built a business operating system that supports the deployment of 3D-printed concrete printing (3DCP) in the construction industry.
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Office purchase by Taiwanese computer giant solidifies Markham as major tech hub
Asus Computer International, the North American subsidiary and primary sales/marketing arm of ASUSTeK Computer Inc., a Taiwan-based multinational technology company purchased the property at 80 Whitehall Drive for $16 million from Starlight Investments.
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Richmond Hill-based Maple Advanced Robotics Inc: Making Automation Easy
MARI’s journey began with a single challenge. In 2018, engineers were tasked with automating the precision sanding of car roofs for Magna International, a leading Canadian automotive technology company.
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Markham headquartered Iristel Partners with the Municipality of Pictou County to deliver cloud-based voice services
Iristel announced a partnership with the Municipality of Pictou County to support the delivery of modern cloud-based voice services for residential and business customers across the region.
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Canada announces strategic investments in sovereign space launch and invests in 3 other companies including Markham headquartered NordSpace
Amid a more complex and unpredictable security environment, Canada is taking decisive actions to strengthen its security and sovereignty and to reinforce the resilience and long-term strength of the country.
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Canada makes first RDII investments in Ontario with $15 million for CDL Defence and Aurora-based Wolf Advanced Technology
Aurora-based Wolf, which was founded in 1999, develops rugged, high-performance embedded computing systems for aerospace and defence companies globally.
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ventureLAB signs strategic cooperation agreement to launch technology accelerator in Baiyun District
ventureLAB has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with Guangzhou Baiyun International Investment Development Co., Ltd (Baiyun International) to establish a technology business accelerator in Baiyun District.
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APR Beauty: Action, Perfection, Revolution and a Fresh Start in Richmond Hill
In 2025, APR Beauty relocated to a 100,000-square-foot refurbished facility in Richmond Hill, marking a significant milestone in its growth. The new site includes a 20,000-square-foot Research and Innovation Laboratory, expanding the company’s production and creative capabilities.
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How Cence Power is rewiring the future from Markham
Recent advancements in DC power are creating new opportunities to rethink how we can distribute power more efficiently. Leading that charge is Bolis Ibrahim, President of Markham-based Cence Power.
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