Canadian innovation has played a key role in the development of artificial intelligence going all the way back to the work of Dr. Geoffrey Hinton at the University of Toronto in the late 70s. His pioneering research in deep learning laid the groundwork for the AI-powered tools that are changing the way we work and live.
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Small-business support program is seeing record interest, with the York Small Business Enterprise Centre reporting that 2026 applications have tripled compared with 2025
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“We got a lot of applications this year, which shows that young entrepreneurs are really looking into this as a career option,” says Eva Lee, Small Business Consultant, with the York Small Business Enterprise Centre.
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From the outside, Ben Machine looks like a traditional, family-owned manufacturer in a Vaughan industrial park. But inside, the company has evolved into a hub for skilled trades, engineering and production technology that underpins safety-critical global supply chains.
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“The entry represents a significant milestone in E360S’ long-term growth strategy and establishes the Company’s first operating platform in the United States,” said Donato Ardellini, Founder and CEO of E360S.
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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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The Summer Company program helps students aged 15 to 29 start and run businesses over the summer by providing mentorship, training and financial support. The next Summer Company program showcase will be held on July 17 at Upper Canada Mall.
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Moomoo Financial Canada, the leading U.S. stock and options trading platform for Canadians, is set to open its second flagship store at CF Markville in Markham, Ontario.
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From family recipes to a growing food business, Marija Mijovic, founder of Gathered & Served is turning comfort food into a community movement.
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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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The Ontario government is investing more than $18 million to support 11 companies through the Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund (LSSUF), a strategic initiative that helps Ontario’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the human health sciences sector commercialize market-ready products, scale operations, strengthen competitiveness and prepare for procurement opportunities. The latest round of funding under the LSSUF program has been allocated to 11 recipient companies. Life Science Scale Up Fund recipients includes Piramal Healthcare (Canada) […]
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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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