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

Markham-based Qualcomm is advancing Canada’s AI revolution

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…

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

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

York Region hosts $15M auto tech hub as part of new Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network

Markham startup launches 100-kilowatt fast charger, eyes 1,000 stations across North America

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