Home to leading IoT companies: ATS Automation Tooling Systems, Teledyne Dalsa, and Prodomax
Latest developments driving Ontario's SaaS ecosystem through innovation and strategic partnerships.
The province is actively investing in the development of Smart Cities with three tech hubs in Ontario: Toronto, Kitchener, and Mississauga are working to make the concept a reality through innovative SaaS solutions.
Ontario is very well positioned to take advantage of leading IoT companies based in the province, including ATS Automation Tooling Systems, Teledyne Dalsa, and Prodomax, driving SaaS innovation in industrial sectors.
As the first country in the world to adopt a national AI strategy, Canada has positioned Ontario as the global leader in AI-powered SaaS solutions, attracting international investment and talent.
Dynamic tech ecosystem, world-class talent, and major industry investments make Ontario the SaaS hub of choice.
Strategic SaaS hubs across Ontario driving technology innovation and business excellence.
Toronto has a rich mix of skilled professionals and a strong focus on research and development. As Canada's most expensive tech hub, the city boasts 24,000 tech enterprises and a workforce of upwards of 289,000 in the technology sector.
Waterloo Region boasts a nearly double survival rate for first-year information and communications technology (ICT) startups compared to the global industry average. Among the G-7, it has the most favourable R&D tax and corporate investment tax rates.
Mississauga is strategically positioned within the Toronto-Waterloo Technology Corridor, marking it as a central hub within North America's second largest ICT cluster. The city is home to renowned companies such as SO1, IMAX, and PointClickCare. It ranks #3 in tech talent in North America.
World-class educational infrastructure and research capabilities supporting SaaS innovation.
Ontario houses world-renowned universities with leading technology and business programs, producing 63,500 STEM graduates annually to fuel the SaaS industry.
Leading research in computer science and business technology, with strong partnerships with major SaaS companies and startups.
Home to the world's largest co-operative education program, providing direct talent pipeline to the SaaS industry with practical experience.
Strategic location and comprehensive trade agreements providing access to global SaaS markets.
Canada's trade agreements cover markets valued at over US $50 trillion with 1.7 billion consumers. Canada has free trade agreements with the largest manufacturing markets in the world: the United States (USMCA), the European Union (CETA) and Asia Pacific (CPTPP).
Your business can access 187 million consumers within a day's drive of the Greater Toronto Area. Ontario has 4 international and 300 regional airports, 250,000 km of roads and highways, a dozen border crossings and the 6th most internationally connected airport in the world.