Automotive and Mobility

Waterloo has a complete autotech ecosystem supported by qualified talent, innovative research, cutting-edge companies and OEM suppliers. With more than 80 globally-recognized companies focused on advancements in the automotive and autotech sector, Waterloo is driving automotive innovation.

Waterloo’s automotive community includes:

• Ford, Toyota and Bosch (ETAS/ESCRYPT) innovation labs
• Waterloo Centre for Automotive Research (WatCAR), the largest university-based automotive research centre in Canada with 125 researchers
• Autonomous Vehicle Innovation Network (AVIN) catalyzes the growth of automotive and transportation technology through connected and automated vehicles (C/AV) and mobility evolution technology
• University of Waterloo
• The #1 computer science and #2 engineering programs in Canada
• “Canada’s Most Innovative University” for 27 years running and “Research University of the Year” for 11 years running
• One of the fastest growing tech talent markets in North America
• Waterloo Intelligent Systems Engineering Lab and the Centre for Intelligent Antenna and Radio Systems

Whether you are developing the next generation of connected and autonomous vehicles or want to pursue the latest advancements in manufacturing, light-weighting and vehicle safety, there is room here for your success. 

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