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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York Region Business News
Explore an aggregated collection of business news, blogs, and press releases coming from the York Region business community.
Markham startup launches 100-kilowatt fast charger, eyes 1,000 stations across North America
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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Ontario scaling up innovation in life sciences sector; Aurora-based Piramal Healthcare receives $1.7 million
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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‘Everything we need is right here’: Inside York Region’s push to become Ontario’s smart mobility capital
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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The silicon corridor north: why Toronto and York Region offer the definitive gateway for Taiwanese tech R&D and design centers
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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NordSpace opens rocket factory 1 (RF-1) in Markham, scales to production for Canada’s sovereign light & medium-lift launch program
New Rocket Factory 1 campus marks NordSpace’s transition to production mode, anchoring a three-site national footprint for sovereign Canadian space launch.
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Technology from Vaughan headquartered Mircom leveraged in Cairo Monorail for fire and life safety
Mircom’s fire alarm solutions were selected for their proven reliability, seamless integration capabilities and ability to scale consistently across a phased development program.
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New 90,000-square-foot industrial building planned for Aurora business park
Groundbreaking for next phase of Addison Hall Business Park expected to bring jobs and investment to the community.
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Trimble Applanix: precision with purpose, engineered in Richmond Hill
When you open a map app for directions, navigate coastal waters, or view a detailed 3D model of a city from the sky, there is a good chance the underlying precision comes from Trimble Applanix.
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Senior Manager explains how General Motors built the largest automotive engineering centre in Canada
GM is developing the next generation of its vehicle software in the Greater Toronto Area, where Canadian engineering teams are helping transform cars into “software-defined” systems that can be updated and improved over time.
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AECOM Canada is building the foundation for the future in Markham
Headquartered in Markham, AECOM Canada was founded in 1990 but traces its roots back nearly 115 years through its multiple acquisitions. The company’s roots even extend to AECOM’s global headquarters in the U.S., said Shane Ross, AECOM Canada’s sector leader.
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Markham manufacturer highlights AI, automation push as Ontario expands $5M digital business funding. Here’s how companies can apply
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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Ontario investing $5 million to help small businesses adopt digital technologies
The Ontario government is continuing to deliver on its plan to protect workers and support small and medium-sized businesses with an additional $5 million to expand the Digital Competence Centre (DCC).
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Milwaukee Tool officially opens Canada’s first service hub in Georgina
Milwaukee Tool today celebrated the official ribbon-cutting ceremony of its first-ever Service Hub in Canada, located at 1 Logistics Ct. in Georgina’s Keswick Business Park.
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Canada’s quietest $20-billion megaproject happens every spring in agriculture
Every spring, Canada undertakes one of its largest and most consequential national projects — a $20-billion megaproject — and almost nobody notices.
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GarDel Metal Products: Trusted Precision, Built in Richmond Hill Since 1980
Inside GarDel Metal Products’ facility in Richmond Hill, highly skilled technicians work with precision components destined for some of the world’s most demanding industries: defence, aerospace, and advanced medical equipment.
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