Relocating
Some of the world's most exciting technology firms are creating next-generation developments in Waterloo Region. If you're into innovation, isn't it time you joined them? In a virtual world, businesses can start up anywhere. But in Waterloo Region, you can tap into a full spectrum of resources and networks to unleash a whole new phase of company growth.
For business relocation investment-related information, you can visit our partner organization, Canada's Technology Triangle Inc. (CTT), a regional economic development organization that promotes all of Waterloo Region's industries worldwide.
If you're looking for information on personal relocation to the area, visit waterlootechjobs.com.
Waterloo Region tech companies benefit from:
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Top talent | |
Next-door access to three top-ranked educational institutions and a flow of top tech savvy grads.
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| Cost-effectiveness | | The Waterloo Region was has been named the Most Cost Effective Location in Canada by fDi Magazine (part of the well-known Financial Times Group). According to KPMG's Competitive Alternatives Study, the region also performs better than every U.S. city in the study, and ahead of Toronto and Ottawa. Canada itself ranks as the leading cost-competitive industrial country.
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| Sophisticated infrastructure | |
Strong business infrastructure supports a growing tech community, including the new University of Waterloo Research and Technology Park and Atria Networks, a community-owned fibre-optic backbone.
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| A central location | |
On the outskirts of Toronto but at the centre of technology. Right on Highway 401, just a couple of hours to U.S. border crossings at Buffalo and Detroit.
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| An innovation culture | | Home to more than 150 research centres, research-intensive educational institutions and a strong high-tech cluster, constant innovation keeps the region on top and on the cutting edge.
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| Urban-rural balance | | The conveniences of urban living and the comforts of smaller community life. An affordable community with 10 minute commutes and a great place to raise a family.
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| Growth | | The Waterloo Region area is growing at a rate among the top 10 cities in Canada, according to CIBC World Markets.
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| Wealth | | Tech companies in the region create more wealth for shareholders than their peers in other major tech centres.
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| Tech diversity | | The high tech cluster is incredibly diverse and globally-oriented.
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| An entrepreneurial culture | | A high rate of start-ups compared to the Ontario average, a rich entrepreneurial heritage, and a strong network of organizations supporting early-stage entrepreneurs.
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| Strong community | | Waterloo Region is known for its vibrant, supportive business community and has a strong and diverse cultural community to match.
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Want to know more about growing your technology business in Waterloo Region? Email Iain.