👩🏻💻 Top Talent ⚡️ Ecosystem 🚛 Strategic Location 💲 Cost Advantages 🌈 Quality of Life 🚀 Fast-growing Community Grow your company in #Waterloo, #Canada. Learn more at waterlooedc.ca
Waterloo EDC
International Trade and Development
Kitchener, Ontario 10,036 followers
Helping technology, manufacturing and automotive companies expand in Waterloo
About us
Waterloo EDC is a free, one-stop concierge service for companies that are exploring business expansion in Waterloo, Canada. Our client-first approach focuses on your company’s specific needs, and we have a team of experienced economic development experts who will guide you through every stage of the expansion process. Waterloo’s complete ecosystem makes it an ideal expansion destination for growing companies in every sector, including technology, manufacturing, automotive, healthcare, aerospace and more. As your trusted business expansion partner, we’ll help you: • Connect with legal, financial and recruitment experts • Collect custom expansion data including cost comparisons • Take advantage of government support and incentives • Explore real estate options and locations • Navigate the Canadian business immigration process • Access top talent and local leaders • Integrate into the local business community We’ve helped international businesses invest more than $1.6 billion in Waterloo. Our clients include Toyota, MasterClass, EPAM Systems, Beckhoff Automation, BOSCH, SAP, Siemens and many more. Why expand in Waterloo? It’s one of Canada’s fastest-growing communities, home to world-leading post-secondary and research institutions, located on the Toronto-Waterloo Corridor and the #1 small tech talent market in North America. Need more reasons to consider Waterloo? We’re here to answer any questions you have. Learn more and get in touch at waterlooedc.ca.
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https://WaterlooEDC.ca
External link for Waterloo EDC
- Industry
- International Trade and Development
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Kitchener, Ontario
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2015
- Specialties
- Economic Development, Business Support, Small Business Support in Waterloo Region, Incentive Programs, Site Selection, Economic Promotion, Foreign Direct Investment, Investment Promotion, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, and Autonomous Vehicles
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151 Charles St W
Kitchener, Ontario N2G, CA
Employees at Waterloo EDC
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Gavin FitzPatrick
Connecting the world to Waterloo's technology, automotive and quantum ecosystems.
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Cameron Branston
Government Relations | Public Affairs | Foreign Direct Investment | Advocacy | C-Level Advisory | International Trade | Mentor
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Tony La Mantia, BA, MA, ICD.D
President and CEO, Waterloo Region Economic Development Corporation
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Sean Smith
Helping French Companies Grow in Waterloo Region
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Surround your business with the best minds in #fintech. From the finance capital of Canada in #Toronto to the insurance capital of Canada in #Waterloo, our strategic location lets you tap into the best talent and biggest markets in the country. 🔗https://hubs.ly/Q02XqC910
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What began as a 150 sq. ft. windowless lab at the University of Waterloo in 2004 has now become Canada’s largest academic metal additive manufacturing (AM) facility named the Multi-Scale Additive Manufacturing (MSAM) Lab. Now spanning 15,000 sq. ft. and equipped with over $25M in cutting-edge infrastructure, MSAM leads innovation in advanced manufacturing, developing the next generation of sustainable 3D printing technologies for industries worldwide. More: https://lnkd.in/gyACePuZ | #UWaterlooNews
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Shaping Canada’s digital future together! Yesterday, we hosted our inaugural Canada’s Innovation Future event at the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) in Waterloo. Bringing together leaders from Ontario’s tech ecosystem, academia, and industry, we delved into key topics including digital sovereignty, sustainable technology, and the transformative opportunities and challenges of cloud computing. We're grateful to the panelists and speakers for their stimulating insights, highlighting the need for a unified Canadian voice to shape our digital future: Jim Balsillie Michel Miraillet, Ann Fitz-Gerald, Effie Triantafilopoulos, Alexandra Dostal, Aaron Shull, Vasiliki (Vass) B., Matt Malone, David Skok, Benjamin Revcolevschi, Estelle Azemard, Tony La Mantia, BA, MA, ICD.D Jan Liggett Estelle Chen On this occasion, we were excited to share two milestones that underscore our commitment to Canada’s tech community: 📊 New research findings – In collaboration with Léger, we released insights on the evolving priorities and challenges of tech organizations in the Waterloo-Toronto corridor: https://lnkd.in/eNA2ZQz5 🤝 A partnership with the Balsillie School of International Affairs that will support the BSIA Graduate Internship Program, empowering future leaders with hands-on experience in governance, tech policy, and responsible innovation: https://lnkd.in/eaqHcs7D Established in Canada since 2011, OVHcloud is committed to supporting organizations and the tech ecosystem with sustainable, sovereign cloud solutions that offer the best performance-price ratio. Thank you to everyone who joined us in Waterloo! Let’s continue building a trusted foundation for Canada’s digital future together. #OVHcloud #CanadasInnovationFuture #Innovation #WaterlooTech #DigitalTransformation #FutureOfTech
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🏆Four #Waterloo companies have earned recognition on Deloitte's Technology #Fast50 list. RideCo On-Demand Transit and DOZR are ranked among the Fast 50, and ApplyBoard and Miovision are among the Enterprise-Industry Leaders. 🔗 https://hubs.ly/Q02Xr8dZ0 Congratulations to all!
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Why do so many big brands end up in the City of #Waterloo? Located in the heart of #WaterlooRegion, it's home to globally recognized technology, business and finance leaders. We're exploring what makes it so special in this city spotlight: https://hubs.ly/Q02XgVrg0
Welcome to the City of Waterloo: Canada’s Innovation Hub - Waterloo EDC
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Congratulations to OVHcloud and the Balsillie School of International Affairs on this impactful new partnership!
🌐 We’re thrilled to announce a new partnership between OVHcloud and the Balsillie School of International Affairs (BSIA) – a step that reinforces our commitment to fostering innovation, collaboration, and digital growth in the local ecosystem. This partnership with the BSIA goes beyond technology. By joining forces, we’re aiming to support the next generation of talent right here in Waterloo, empowering students with direct access to industry insights, resources, and unique learning opportunities. Together, we’re strengthening Waterloo’s position as a hub for technology and thought leadership, bringing local expertise to the forefront of global digital transformation. We’re excited to see the positive impact this collaboration will bring to our community and to help shape the future of tech in Canada. #OVHcloud #CanadasInnovationFuture #Partnership #Innovation #WaterlooTech #DigitalTransformation #FutureOfTech
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Huge congratulations to OVHcloud for organizing a fantastic event today! It included a lineup of incredible speakers discussing Canada's innovation future. Held at the beautiful Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI). OVHcloud is a French company and global leader in providing cloud solutions. Giving back to ecosystems where they do business is a key part of their values. This was on full display today in #Waterloo. Not only did they put together this great event, but they also announced a key partnership with Balsillie School of International Affairs and a Graduate Internship program! OVHcloud Business France Omar JANJUA Mathilde Brillu Estelle Chen Guillaume Gilbert Estelle Azemard Hanaé Bisquert Pamela Kanter Yann Le Borgne Elise Huitt
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Hallo! Excited to attend SPS – Smart Production Solutions in Nuremberg next week! Interested in exploring North America for business expansion? Reach out to me. I can help you understand why companies like Beckhoff Automation, Rockwell Automation, Lincoln Electric Automation, ATS Automation invest in #Canada and Waterloo to serve North America. 🚗 Location (market access/FTA) 💰 Cost advantages (energy cost, tax regimes, R&D) 🖥️ Labourforce (engineering and skill trades) 💡 Innovative Ecosystem (sectors/clusters) Waterloo EDC
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What do Mercedes-Benz AG, Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN), Novocol Pharma, a Septodont company and University of Waterloo have in common? They made major announcements in #Waterloo last month: 🔗https://hubs.ly/Q02W-N790 Get the full story and more highlights in our October News Wrap-Up.
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