What if your business partner was a whole province?
We are Ontario, Canada and within our borders, possibilities are endless.
Your Innovation Partner
We have what your business needs to thrive
A world-class innovation ecosystem. A highly skilled workforce. Competitive business costs. Access to
global markets. Modern and efficient infrastructure. Stable economic climate. A collaborative spirit. You’ll
find all this and more, right here in Ontario, Canada.
Integrated Global Supply Chain
A diversified and integrated supply chain that includes some of the world’s largest suppliers, major OEMs and home grown start-ups.
Strategic location
In the heart of North America’s free trade zone. An easy drive across any of the 14 border crossings to the US and a direct flight to Tokyo, London, Paris, Seoul, Frankfurt, Detroit or any major destination.
Access to talent
Globally renowned universities and colleges provide a steady stream of high-quality talent, with over 65,000 STEM graduates annually. Our welcoming approach to immigration expands our talent pool further and enriches our culture of innovation.
IT Powerhouse
Home to one of the largest IT clusters in North America, where industry giants like Amazon, IBM, Google, Cisco and Shopify invest billions in R&D and production.
Clean electricity mix
Almost 90% of electricity generated in Ontario is emissions-free. It is also the first jurisdiction in North America to phase out coal power, paving the way for a cleaner, greener electricity system.
If we haven't convinced you yet, see where our province can take you and learn more about our sectors.
Next Gen Mobility
We’ve been in the business of producing some of the world’s best vehicles for over 100 years. Now it’s time to take our foot off the gas – literally.
Ontario, Canada, your automotive partner.
Along the 500-mile (800 km) corridor in Southern Ontario lies one of the richest
concentrations of auto-related resources anywhere in the world. Ontario is the only subnational
jurisdiction with six OEMs and is one of the top vehicle-producing jurisdictions in North America.
Add to that, an abundance of minerals, one of the largest IT clusters in North America and you have
everything you need to build the next generation of vehicles.
6of the world's top global original equipment manufacturers
Including:
Ford
General Motors
Stellantis
Toyota
Volkswagen
Honda
400+companies work in
connected and autonomous development and smart mobility
Advancing Advanced Manufacturing
There’s never been a more challenging or exciting time to be a global
manufacturer, and in Ontario, Canada, we have the tools your business needs to build the
future.
700+Automotive parts
suppliers
500+Tool, die and mold
makers
800+Chemical
manufacturing companies
200+Aerospace firms
5,000Cleantech and
environment companies
Ontario, Canada, your advanced manufacturing partner.
Through a vibrant R&D environment, integrated supply chain, highly skilled talent and strong digital
infrastructure, Ontario’s advanced manufacturing capabilities ensure products are built both cost
competitively and sustainably.
A catalyst for Life Science discoveries
Innovation that leads to advances in life sciences requires a collaborative ecosystem of partners. Talented people in hospitals, research centres, universities, technology incubators, start-ups, scientists, and multinational companies are collaborating every day in Ontario, Canada.
Ontario, Canada, your Life Sciences partner.
Home to world-renowned research centres, cutting-edge advancements, and expansive market access, Ontario’s diversified life sciences sector, collaborative spirit and deep talent pool are creating medical innovations that will improve health care delivery around the globe.
10of the worlds top pharmaceutical companies
Including:
Novartis
Johnson & Johnson
Roche
1,900+Life Sciences Firms
Including:
Apotex
Baxter
Sanofi
70,000+Life Sciences Workers
Critical Tech for critical operations
Tackling some of the biggest challenges the world has ever seen is what we
do in Ontario, Canada. Businesses in Ontario’s critical tech sector thrive because they
work within a robust digital infrastructure and an innovative and open culture, with a
multicultural, tech-skilled workforce and a government that supports technological
developments.
Nearly 23,000Tech Businesses
Including:
Qualcomm
NVIDIA
OpenText
404,000+IT Workers
Nearly $7Bin R&D business expenditures
300+AI Firms
Ontario, Canada, your Critical Technologies partner.
From the pioneering telephone to nanotechnology that prevents bill counterfeiting, the world’s first Geographical Information System (GIS) software, IMAX film technology, ground-breaking two-way wireless technology and breakthroughs in 3D animation, Ontario has an impressive history of invention and innovation.
Connect with Ontario, Canada
Invest Ontario works with the world’s leading companies to expand their operations into the province. We take a proactive and business-focused approach to drive your business growth by facilitating access to top talent, government programs, site selection support and more.
With high quality of life, diverse and skilled talent pool, competitive business costs, government programs and strong innovative ecosystem, Ontario is the right place for business – and Invest Ontario can help you get there.
Learn more about how Invest Ontario can help your business thrive.
