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York Region Business News (page 4)
Site Selection Names York Region One of Canada’s Best Locations 2024
The combination of a central location in the Greater Toronto Area, multi-billion-dollar transit and infrastructure investments, shovel-ready employment sites, proximity to academic institutions, competitive commercial property tax rates, and a mix of urban-suburban-rural lifestyle options make York Region a top destination for business, innovation, and talent.
Vaughan’s New Grant Aims to Enhance Tourism in the City
The Host in Vaughan Grant supports events and projects that draw tourists to the city, and the applications for the latest intake round will be accepted until Monday, Sept. 30.
ventureLAB is Helping an International Deeptech Company Find Product-Market Fit in Canada
Caliber Interconnects, which had already expanded into Singapore, Malaysia, and Japan, recognized the need for local expertise. To get this on-the-ground knowledge for their Canadian launch, the company turned to ventureLAB’s Soft Landing program.
Global tech firm, Agilysys, acquires Markham headquartered Book4Time for $204 million
Roger Sholanki, Founder, said in a statement that Book4Time is “excited about the opportunity to join forces” with the Agilysys team.
Funding Opportunity: Ontario’s Regional Development Program – AMIC Stream
The Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC) stream is a funding stream for medium size or smaller companies seeking to improve their competitiveness by investing in technology, equipment, reshoring manufacturing, or skills.
Funding Opportunity: Canada Small Business Financing Program
The Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP) makes it easier for small businesses to get loans from financial institutions by sharing the risk with lenders.
Canada, FCM energizes first-of-its-kind net-zero neighbourhood in Markham with $8.7 million investment
An innovative net-zero neighbourhood in southern Ontario is receiving continued support from the Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund to ensure residents have access to sustainable and affordable energy.
New King City animal hospital aims to ‘revolutionize’ care
The owners of a new “cutting-edge” animal hospital in King City say it will “revolutionize animal care by bringing together specialists and advanced technologies under one roof.”
Aurora headquartered Thermogenics expands into the US southwest with acquisition of Arizona-based boiler service company
Thermogenics announced the acquisition of High Desert Mechanical in Apache Junction, Arizona. This expansion is Thermogenics’ first location in the Western United States.
Aurora STEM centre, King-based farm partner to engage next generation of farmers
Brandon Hebor, who owns Boreal Farms, has partnered with Anu Bidani, founder of Aurora-based Stem Minds, to run monthly free, community nights since March. There have also been a dozen workshop sessions for children and a free, agriculture-themed summer camp for youth aged 15 and up.
Newmarket training firm, Fair Chance Learning, gets $2.1M grant to upskill 400 workers
The Main Street educational institution is getting a big boost from the provincial government, with Newmarket-Aurora MPP Dawn Gallagher Murphy announcing $2.1 million in funding Aug. 16.
Provincial grant helps Newmarket textiles manufacturer, Precambrian Products, expand
The provincial funding comes from the regional development program’s advanced manufacturing and innovation competitiveness stream, which offers grants primarily to small and medium-sized enterprises.
YSpace launches ELLA Incubator in partnership with York Region
The ELLA Incubator program is part of YSpace’s broader Project JumpSTART initiative, which focuses on driving economic development and innovation within York Region. The collaborative effort brings together YSpace, the Schulich School of Business’s Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, the Treefrog Accelerator and York Region to foster a supportive environment for entrepreneurs.
Vaughan student awarded international business scholarship
EDC awarded a total of $135,000 to post-secondary students demonstrating high levels of academic achievement and a commitment to community service.
Markham-based CIK Telecom expands fibre internet in Markham and announces strategic partnership with TP-Link
“We are thrilled to bring fibre internet to more homes in Markham and partner with TP-Link to offer our customers the best in-home networking solutions,” said Jordan Deng, CEO of CIK Telecom.
Discover the top 5 reasons to join the Canadian delegation at the world’s largest industrial trade fair
Calling all York Region Manufacturers, Suppliers and Tech/Automation Providers! In April 2025, Canada will proudly headline Hannover Messe, the world’s largest showcase of advanced manufacturing and energy solutions. Discover the advantages of participating as an exhibitor and sign up now!
Richmond Hill manufacturer enhances production to support critical sectors
The new manufacturing line has had positive impacts on productivity, allowing M.I.S. to nearly double its electronic components manufacturing per hour.
Markham and Vaughan-based AgTech companies make semi-finals for agricultural methane challenge
A $12-million initiative to fund innovators tackling methane emissions from Canada’s cattle herds has announced 13 semi-finalists which are exploring solutions in the field.
York University’s Digital Technologies program, Canada’s first fully work-integrated degree, completes first year with 100 per cent student contract renewals and new IBM partnership
York University’s Lassonde School of Engineering proudly announces the early success of its Digital Technologies BASc program, Canada’s first fully work-integrated degree, as detailed in the newly released, ‘Breaking Ground on Fully Work-Integrated Degree Programs: Early Findings Revealed Impact Summary 2024.’
How ventureLAB is helping a Brazilian medical device startup build credibility in the Canadian market
“Many people ask me: why Canada instead of the US? And my answer to them is: why not Canada?” he said. “We could see not only how powerful Canada is, but also how reliable the Canadian ecosystem is.”
Welcome to LGC’s future home in Vaughan
Located at 101 Milani Blvd., Vaughan, Ontario, the state-of-the art facility also provides concrete proof of LGC-TRC’s commitment to sustainability, positive values and an exceptional corporate culture – in line with our purpose of Science for a Safer World.
Support local student businesses at the York Region Summer Company Showcase
The York Small Business Enterprise Centre invites the community to two special showcases where local ambitious students from the Summer Company program will promote their businesses.
Vaughan-based Novel Biotechnology Receives $500,000 in funding from Ontario’s Life Sciences Innovation Fund
The Ontario government is investing $5.5 million to help 11 companies in the life sciences sector develop and launch made-in-Ontario health care technologies and innovations.
HardTech Fest: ventureLAB’s Premier Event at Startup Fest
ventureLAB is proud to sponsor the inaugural HardTech Fest, Garage & Co’s premier event at Startup Fest’s, taking place on July 10, 2024, in Montreal. In partnership with The City of Markham and York Region, HardTech Fest serves as a premier gathering for leaders and innovators in the Canadian tech ecosystem, offering a unique platform for exploring new opportunities in the HardTech industry.
Three grocers in Newmarket and East Gwillimbury awarded by Foodland Ontario
Grocers were recognized for building creative produce displays that drive sales of local Ontario produce and demonstrate an exceptional commitment to Ontario’s local food industry.
New healthcare distribution centre uses AI-robots to ‘optimize’ efficiency opened in Vaughan
An advanced medical supply distribution centre opened Tuesday in the Concord area of Vaughan and operates using robotic technology.
The bright lights of Collision shined on the York Region tech ecosystem one final time as the conference finished its multiyear run in Toronto
Collision Conference in Toronto, held at the Enercare Centre from June 18 to 20, 2024, marked a significant gathering of tech enthusiasts, professionals, and innovators from across the globe. This year’s event was particularly noteworthy as it was the last time the conference would grace Toronto, adding a layer of nostalgia to the proceedings.
Canadian healthcare tech gets a shot in the arm; featuring Aurora-based Skinopathy
While it’s typically Canadian to not toot our own horn, the country is packed with health-care companies — big and small — with smart solutions to help us live healthier lives. By leveraging technology, including AI, we’re able to better access (and understand) our medical scans, keep a digital eye on our aging loved ones living alone at home, use our smartphone’s camera to detect skin cancer and access trustworthy medical videos rather than Googling symptoms across random sites (and panicking at the misdiagnosis).
How ventureLAB is helping a Chilean quantum tech startup break into the Canadian market
Being geographically closer to these companies prompted qSquire’s interest in Canada, but they still needed to get a foot in the door. This is what led them to ventureLAB’s Soft Landing program.