Research and Development

York Region: A leader in industry research

York Region’s business environment is fertile ground for new companies in evolving industries. Dynamic technology-growth complexes attract companies in digital media, micro electronics, software and systems development, telecommunications and biotechnology.

The Region’s enterprises are conducting leading edge research in the following industry sectors:

  • Aerospace
  • Automotive
  • Computer Hardware
  • Computer Software Development
  • Company Management
  • Employee Training
  • Intercommunications Systems
  • Microelectronics
  • Optical Instruments
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Plastics & Building Technologies
  • Product Development
  • Robotics
  • Security Systems
  • Spectrometry
  • Telecommunications
  • Telephone Communications