Waterloo EDC Blog

Statistics Canada has released its annual estimates for population growth and we’re happy to share that Waterloo – which includes the cities of Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge – has been ranked in the top three.

Last time we reported on population growth estimates, Waterloo was creeping up the charts at #6 with 9.9 per cent population growth from 2016 to 2021. And in previous single-year...

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the launch of Canada’s National Quantum Strategy. This $360 million research strategy will amplify Canada’s existing global leadership in quantum research and grow Canada’s quantum technologies, companies and talent.

Waterloo is known for a lot of things: its bustling tech community, top post-secondary institutions and proximity to Canada’s largest city. With so much going for it, it’s no surprise that many of the world’s leading tech, manufacturing and automotive brands have decided to set up shop here.

We’re excited to see what 2023 has in store for Waterloo, but first, let’s look back at all the exciting...

Startups, scale-ups, unicorns, global giants – you name it, Waterloo’s tech ecosystem has it. Our diverse ecosystem is constantly buzzing with new businesses working on the cutting edge.

Yes, we have a major Google office, as well as substantial SAP, Oracle NetSuite and McAfee offices. Yes, OpenText started here and so did BlackBerry. But what makes Waterloo’s tech ecosystem so vibrant is the...