High-Technology and Life Sciences are the two key business clusters in the Town of Markham. Recognized as Canada 's High-Tech Capital, Markham has over 800 high-tech and life sciences companies.  The life sciences cluster in Markham is fast becoming recognized for its innovation and expertise. The businesses within the two sectors generate an estimated employment of over 31,000.

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Markham IS "Canada's High-Tech Capital"

There are 19 high-tech companies from Markham that are in the top 300 Canadian IT companies as monitored by the Branham Group. The rankings are based on the revenues generated by the companies in the 2008 financial year. 

ICT (Information Communication Technology) links:

Associations

• York Technology Association
• Information Technology Association of Canada
• Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance
• Branham 300  – Top Canadian Software Orgs
• Canadian Chinese Computer Association
• Canadian Technology Network

Life Sciences links:

Associations

• YorkBiotech
• MaRS Discovery District
• Ministry of Research & Innovation
• Health Technology Exchange
• Golden Horseshoe Biosciences Network
• Trillium Medical Association
• National Association of Medical Device & Diagnostic Companies

Research and Academia

• Impact Group  – Research & Innovation
• Research InfoSource  Top R&D companies, research universities and communities
• Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance
• Toronto Region Research Alliance
• York University
• Seneca College