Ranovus is investing over $100 million in Ontario to develop and scale optical semiconductors that are powering the next generation of AI infrastructure.
Ontario has emerged as a strategic hub for the industry that powers our modern world. Semiconductor and electronics businesses can find success in Ontario at every stage of the product lifecycle by tapping into the province’s R&D prowess, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and vast market potential.
Amplify the future of computer and electronics manufacturing here, in Ontario.
A Measurable Difference
$800M+
the semiconductor’s contribution to Ontario’s GDP in 2022
$1.1B
Ontario’s international and domestic exports from semiconductors and other electronics components manufacturing
180,000
of Canadian electronics-related jobs are based in Ontario
51%
of Canadian electronics-related employment is in Ontario
Amp Up Your Innovation in Ontario

POWERING GLOBAL CHIP DESIGN INNOVATION
Lead the charge in Ontario's cutting-edge chip design landscape, harnessing state-of-the-art facilities and top-tier talent. With a robust ecosystem of research institutes and labs dedicated to advancing semiconductor technologies, Ontario attracts global leaders like TSMC, Samsung Electronics, AMD, Qualcomm, Intel, etc.
Experience firsthand the TSMC’s Design Center in Ottawa and gain access to Canada’s premier hardware and semiconductor-focused lab and incubator, ventureLab’s Hardware Catalyst Initiative, in Markham. Ontario empowers you to shape the future of chip design with unparalleled resources and opportunities for success.
400+
companies work in connected and autonomous development and smart mobility

SEIZE OPPORTUNITIES IN THRIVING CHIP MARKET
Discover unparalleled business growth opportunities in Ontario's semiconductor industry, situated in the heart of North America. Benefit from Ontario's strategic location, leadership in chip-intensive industries, and global market access tailored to semiconductor and electronics companies like yours. With Canada's free trade agreements covering nearly 1.5 billion consumers across 50 countries, representing two-thirds of the global economy. Ontario offers a lucrative landscape for expanding your business horizons.

A FUTURE-READY MANUFACTURING HUB
Leverage Ontario's advanced manufacturing hub for cost-effective and sustainable production. Benefit from affordable clean energy, supporting energy-intensive manufacturing while reducing climate impact. Enjoy competitive advantages like lowest corporate tax rates (25%) for manufacturers in the Great Lakes region and a tariff-free zone for duty-free imports. Elevate your operations in Ontario's supportive and cost-efficient environment.
VueReal has leveraged [Ontario’s technology and automotive] ecosystem to develop [sustainable and cutting-edge] microsolid printing technologies that enable the creation of smart surfaces for next generation displays and sensor applications … We are proud to produce these advanced technologies [in Ontario].
Reza Chaji
CEO and Founder of VueReal
In good company
VueReal plans to create 75 new jobs over three years in the Kitchener-Waterloo area. The project will boost commercial capacity for VueReal's cutting-edge microLED displays.
ONTARIO SEMICONDUCTORS AND ELECTRONICS IN ACTION


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Invest Ontario is supporting Jungbunzlauer’s $200 million expansion in Port Colborne, Ontario to build Canada’s first xanthan gum manufacturing facility.

In his feature article, Minister Fedeli sets out how Ontario is working proactively across industry sectors as forward-looking companies position for long-term growth in an economy shaped by technological disruption and the need for environmental sustainability.

The Ontario government has concluded a successful trade mission to India to strengthen relationships with economic partners and attract new investments in key sectors.

VueReal investing $40 million to enhance their technology manufacturing capabilities and create 75 new jobs in Ontario. VueReal is one of almost 25,000 tech businesses in the province, contributing over $48 billion annually to the technology sector’s GDP.
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