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Markham is Canada's High-Tech Capital with over 800 High-Tech and Life Science companies, including...
Markham's High-Tech and Life Sciences Clusters
High-Technology and Life Sciences are the two key clusters in the Town of Markham. Recognized as Canada's High-tech Capital, Markham has over 800 high-tech and life sciences companies. Markham's life sciences cluster is fast becoming recognized for its innovation and expertise. The industries within these sectors represent the largest share of employment base in Markham.
The following profiles of the two key sectors are below.
| High-Technology Cluster |
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| Industry Categories |
# of Companies |
| 1. Computer Systems Design and Related Services |
204 |
| 2. Computer, Computer Peripheral and Pre-Packaged Software |
100 |
| 3. Specialized Design Services |
46 |
| 4. Engineering Services |
40 |
| 5. Management, Scientific and Technical Consulting Services |
35 |
| 6. Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance |
34 |
| 7. Electronic Components, Navigational and Communications |
32 |
| 8. Companies that did not show a NAIC code (identifiable category) |
26 |
| 9. Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing |
24 |
| 10. Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) |
24 |
| 11. Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing |
16 |
| 12. Scientific Research and Development Services |
15 |
| 13. Navigational, Measuring, Medical and Control Instruments Manufacturing |
14 |
| 14. Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services |
14 |
| 15. Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services |
13 |
| 16. Software Publishing |
12 |
| 17. Communications Equipment Manufacturing |
11 |
| 18. Electrical Equipment Manufacturing |
11 |
| 19. Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing |
11 |
| 20. Wired Telecommunications Carriers |
11 |
| 21. Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services |
10 |
| 22. Management of Companies Enterprises |
8 |
| 23. Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing |
5 |
| 24. Internet Publishing and Broadcasting |
4 |
| 25. Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media |
3 |
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26. Internet Service Providers, Web Search Portals
27.Electronic Power Generation, Transmission, Distribution |
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Total Companies |
725 |
| Life Sciences Cluster |
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| Industry Categories |
# of Companies |
| 1. Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories |
23 |
| 2. Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing |
18 |
| 3. Pharmaceutical and Pharmacy Supplies Wholesaler/Distributors |
16 |
| 4. Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing |
6 |
| 5. Companies that did not show a NAIC code (identifiable category) |
6 |
| 6. Computer Systems Design and Related Services |
5 |
| 7. Research and Develpment in the Physical, Engineering and Life Sciences |
5 |
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8. Management Companies Entreprises
9. Computer, Computer Peripheral and Pre-Packaged Software Wholesale Distributor
10. Office Administrative Services
11. Home Health Care Services
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Total Companies |
85 |
Note: Some of the same industry categories are present in both the high-tech and life sciences clusters because the functions of the companies belonging to these categories support both sectors.
Data was obtained from the 2004 York Region Business and Employment Survey, and while every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, the Regional Municipality of York and the Town of Markham can accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies, errors or omissions.
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