The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry was home to approximately 1,229 establishments and employed 13,401 people in 2023, making up 6.2% of the employment share (Lightcast, November 5, 2024, London CY). London has seen significant growth in its technology sector and is among the top 10 emerging tech markets in North America. In 2024, London has been rated at the number four spot of up-and-coming tech markets across the continent. TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario has been central to the growth of London's tech sector by empowering tech companies and entrepreneurs with free coaching and advisory services to grow Canada’s vibrant tech community. Four of TechAlliance-supported, innovative startups pitched to CBC's Dragon's Den, two emerging entrepreneurs were named to Forbes 30 Under 30, and one tech company was listed on Time Magazines Best Inventions of 2024. Additionally, Info-Tech Research Group, founded in London in 1997, is the world’s fastest growing information technology research and advisory company.
Furthermore, the proximity to Western University and Fanshawe College enhances the sector’s capacity for innovation and research partnerships, particularly in areas like information technology and scientific research and development services, which include the application of research findings or other scientific knowledge for the creation of new or significantly improved products or processes. Western Research Parks, one of Canada’s leading science and technology parks, is the catalyst for commercialization, partnership development, research translation, and entrepreneurial learning opportunities at Western University.
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