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New partnership brings Westcliff University’s first Canadian Campus to ventureLAB’s innovation hub

ventureLAB is proud to announce a new partnership with Westcliff University, marking the official launch of Westcliff’s first Canadian campus, right inside our innovation hub in Markham, Ontario. This exciting collaboration brings together a world-class academic institution and one of Canada’s most active innovation ecosystems to unlock bold new opportunities for students, researchers, and tech founders alike.
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Markham-based QEA Tech receives $4.2M in NRC support to advance AI-driven building envelope retrofit technology

QEA Tech announced that it is receiving advisory services and up to $4,200,000 CAD in funding from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) to support research and development for its patented building envelope audit technology.
Protect Ontario

Province Launching Protect Ontario Financing Program to Support Sectors Impacted by U.S. Tariffs

Ontario-based businesses in these sectors that are facing tariff-related challenges, such as payroll, lease payments and utility payments, will be able to access the Protect Ontario Financing Program in addition to federal government supports, such as loans and loan guarantees, and would undergo rigorous assessment and due diligence to determine eligibility and ensure taxpayer funds are used responsibly.
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YSpace is turning Toronto and York Region into a springboard for Hong Kong startups

With support from Cyberport and YSpace, York University’s entrepreneurship and innovation hub, Ip is now leading RaSpect’s expansion into North America, tapping into a market that’s home to the thousands of high-rise buildings. And Toronto and York Region are their first stops outside of Asia.
York University Markham Campus

York University Markham marks first anniversary with 1,000 students enrolled

York University’s Markham campus will welcome a new cohort of students through orientation, marking one year since it opened. According to Dan Palermo, deputy provost at the Markham campus, the school will admit around 600 students this fall, bringing the total number of students to around 1,000.
Museum in Japan

Markham-based QEA Tech launches Japan projects in collaboration with Drone Frontier

The Tokyo National Museum was interested in working with QEA Tech to gain detailed insights on energy savings opportunities across the building envelope. The Museum chose to work with QEA Tech as it provided an innovative, efficient, and scalable solution unavailable locally. This cutting-edge project consisted of QEA Tech and Drone Frontier using industrial drones to capture thousands of high-quality infrared and visual images of the museum’s building envelope, having prepared diligently beforehand to ensure that local laws and regulations were followed.
Yonge North Subway Sign

Ontario Taking Next Steps to Build Yonge North Subway Extension

The Ontario government has awarded a contract to design and build the twin tunnels for the Yonge North Subway Extension, marking a significant milestone in the province’s plan to protect Ontario in the face of tariffs and economic uncertainty by investing in transit to reduce gridlock, support economic growth and keep workers on the job.
York University School of Medicine Sign Unveiling

York University unveils new School of Medicine sign and new OCI partnership at VHCP

York University unveiled its new sign today at the site of its future School of Medicine building next to Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital in the Vaughan Healthcare Centre Precinct. The University also signed a new partnership agreement with the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) toward fostering health-care innovation through collaboration with partners within the Vaughan Healthcare Centre Precinct.
Betakit Most Ambitious

Markham-based NordSpace is prepping for Canada’s first sovereign space launch

In August of this year, Rahul Goel will stand on the rocky cliffs of St. Lawrence, NL, watching a plume of fire rip across the sky.
If everything goes right, his company, NordSpace, will make history by orchestrating Canada’s first commercial rocket launch.
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Two York Region companies receive Bioenterprise Canada round 2 funding from the Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative Commercialization Stream

Bioenterprise Canada is pleased to announce the successful applicants of the Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative (OAFRI) Commercialization Stream! Twelve organizations have been selected for the second call for proposals to receive funding to conduct market validation and product development projects, and to bring those innovative solutions to the market.
LiUna headquarters in Vaughan

LiUNA Local 183’s new headquarters launches campus in Vaughan

The lower level is dedicated to programs and services for LiUNA staff and members, including medical clinics, health and wellness spaces, financial services and recreational amenities. Work and learning spaces, including training classrooms, are on the upper floors, with access to daylight. There are 40,000 sf of roof terraces (at three different levels) and outdoor gardens.
OVIN DZ showcase event

Live demonstrations featured at second OVIN Demonstration Zone Showcase in Markham

The Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) Demonstration Zone (OVIN DZ) proudly hosted the second Driving Innovation – Automotive Industry Networking and Mobility Technology Showcase, highlighting the latest Ontario-made advancements in automotive and mobility technologies.
Reviva Mart

Richmond Hill teen cuts food waste by selling ‘short-dated’ snacks to consumers who care about the planet

Brighton Ng is from Hong Kong, where a company called GreenPrice sells mostly packaged food close to its best before date (BBD) for 30 to 70 per cent off. He wondered if he could do the same thing in Canada with “short-dated” food — and it turns out he can.
PSG & CASTL announce partnership

Markham headquartered Pharmaceutical Sciences Group and Canadian Alliance for Skills and Training in Life Sciences partner to deliver biomanufacturing regulatory compliance program

The Pharmaceutical Sciences Group (PSG) and the Canadian Alliance for Skills and Training in Life Sciences (CASTL), announced a partnership to jointly offer training programs for Canada’s life sciences sector.
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Economic Development Action Plan continues strengthening York Region business community

While actions in the Council-approved 2024-2027 Economic Development Action Plan are progressing well, York Region continues to adapt to changing economic conditions and incorporate tailored business supports in collaboration with local municipalities and industry partners.