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Automotive in 2021: How Ontario, Canada is Leading the Digital Revolution
January 18, 2021
Chris Begley, Ontario's representative in Germany, gives his perspective on why the province is leading the future of automotive in 2021.
Automotive, Autonomous Vehicles, Foreign direct investment
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Oshawa’s Strong Economic Outlook is Anchored by Major Investments and Emerging New Sectors in 2021
January 7, 2021
Invest in Ontario’s series of regional spotlights showcase the diverse municipalities spread across our province. Oshawa is an eastern gateway to the GTA, noted as punching above its weight with tech jobs over recent years.
AVIN, Advanced Manufacturing, Automotive, Autonomous Vehicles, Awards and Rankings, CBRE, GM Canada, Innovation ecosystem, Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Access To Market
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Ontario’s Tech Ecosystem Shines at CES 2021
December 29, 2020
At CES 2021, 25 companies from Ontario will be front and centre, showcasing what the province offers.
Disruptive Technology, Foreign direct investment, Innovation ecosystem, Internet Of Things, Quantum computing, Wearable Technology
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Ontario’s talent, culture, and access to market makes an ideal location for Sagitec
November 24, 2020
Invest in Ontario sat with Kevin Lynch from Sagitec Solutions to discover how their expansion into the GTA will spawn business growth for the company.
Access To Market, Big Data, Financial services, Innovation ecosystem, Medtech, Talent, Toronto
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12 Fintech companies to watch in 2021
November 13, 2020
From mobile payments to cybersecurity, trading analytics to blockchain, Ontario is a global leader in fintech.
Accelerators & Incubators, Talent
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In challenging times, Ottawa’s tech sector shows strength
November 12, 2020
Ottawa, Ontario has the highest concentration of tech talent in North America, even edging out Silicon Valley. Learn more about Canada’s capital city.
AVIN, Area X.O., Autonomous Vehicles, Connected Car, Connectivity, Ottawa
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Ontario Ripe for Automotive Investment
November 12, 2020
Ontario’s automotive industry has seen a surge of investment this past month with three major players making sizable commitments to the province’s manufacturing sector.
Automotive, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Ford, GM Canada, Oakville, Oshawa, Windsor
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The power of relationships in a physically distant world
November 12, 2020
As Senior Economic Officer for Ontario in California, Chelsea Peet works with companies throughout Silicon Valley discover the opportunities that Ontario offers.
Access To Market, Disruptive Technology, Innovation ecosystem, Quality Of Life, Talent, Technology
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Gigamon Descends Upon Ontario
November 6, 2020
Cybersecurity giant, Gigamon takes Ottawa tech scene by storm.
Disruptive Technology, Innovation ecosystem, Ottawa, Talent
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Takeda finds great chemistry (and biology) with Ontario-based partnership
October 7, 2020
Takeda’s culture of sharing their expertise and heft as a global pharma leader with cutting-edge innovators has one overarching goal: to improve the quality of life for patients worldwide by developing and delivering life-changing treatments.
Life sciences, Talent, Pharmaceuticals
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Celebrate Cyber Security Awareness Month at Ontario’s Opportunity Locks 2020
October 6, 2020
As part of CSAM 2020, the global cybersecurity business community will connect virtually and industry icons will e-meet via the third annual Opportunity Locks webinar on October 14th, an industry-favourite event proudly hosted by the province of Ontario.
Cybersecurity, Foreign direct investment, Quantum computing
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Finding opportunity in the unpredictable
October 5, 2020
Aaron Rosland is the Senior Economic Officer for Ontario in the United Kingdom. He promotes Ontario as a destination for foreign investment, develop commercial and sales networks for Ontario businesses.
Access To Market, Competitive costs, Foreign direct investment, Innovation ecosystem, Site Selection, Talent