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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

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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.

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companies work in connected and autonomous development and smart mobility

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SIEZE 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.

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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. 

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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

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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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Asahi Kasei: Cementing Ontario’s EV leadership with first-in-Canada battery separator plant

Watch this behind-the-scenes case study of Asahi Kasei building Canada’s first EV battery separator plant in Port Colborne, Ontario.

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Your Future in Ontario: A Roadmap for Innovation and Collaboration at the Heart of North American Markets

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.

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Ontario attracts economic opportunities with Trade Mission to India

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

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