👩🏻💻 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 10,199 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.
- Website
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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
Locations
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Primary
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 European Companies Grow in Waterloo Region
Updates
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If your company is growing in #Canada, the government can be your best friend. Our team can help you find tax credits, grant programs and other incentives to help your business flourish. 🔗Here's how: https://hubs.ly/Q030dQc40 #TaxIncentives #GlobalGrowth #BusinessExpansion
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✨Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Growth and Innovation in #Waterloo ✨ From maintaining our top spot as North America’s #1 small tech talent market to international expansions, last year was full of milestones: https://hubs.ly/Q031s2vB0 🚀 Top stories include: 1️⃣ Why Waterloo remains a global leader in innovation and a magnet for tech talent. 2️⃣ How businesses like OVHcloud and Westinghouse Electric Company found a home here. 3️⃣ Insights on international expansion strategies for your business. 📖Read our full blog post for all the top stories. #BusinessExpansion #EconomicDevelopment #FDI
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🏙️Did you know #Waterloo is known as "Quantum Valley"? 2025 is the International Year of Quantum, and we’re proud to be a leader in this space. Explore our #QuantumTechnology feature sheet to learn more. #IYQ2025 #QuantumValley
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Waterloo EDC has helped businesses invest more than $2.1B in new expansions in #Waterloo. We're the first point of contact for companies looking to grow in our region and our services are FREE. See how we support your growth: 🔗https://hubs.ly/Q030dNpk0
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📽️Our virtual ecosystem tour gives you an insider’s look at why #Waterloo is the go-to hub for innovation, talent and global business growth. From tech giants to cutting-edge startups, see how we are driving the future. https://hubs.ly/Q030dxjk0
Waterloo, Canada Virtual Ecosystem Tour
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🎉Welcome 2025—the International Year of #Quantum! 🌐Discover how #Waterloo's quantum ecosystem is shaping the future of #QuantumTech: https://hubs.ly/Q030c_Zd0 #IYQ2025
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Thinking about expanding? #Waterloo offers the perfect balance: three cities and four townships, big-city advantages and a family-friendly lifestyle for your team. Discover how our community can support your growth. 🔗https://hubs.ly/Q02_qc4-0
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What makes #Waterloo so special? We always say you need to come here to experience the culture first-hand. Book an ecosystem tour with our team to meet local leaders, researchers and service providers, and see how your industry fits into our ecosystem. 🔗https://hubs.ly/Q02_pQRy0 Connect with us to learn more.
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