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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 engineering and #2 computer science programs in Canada
“Canada’s Most Innovative University” for 27 years running and “Research University of the Year” for 11 years running

Second fastest growing tech talent market 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 cars 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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Some automotive companies that are located here include:

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Waterloo's Autotech Ecosystem

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Success Story: ESCRYPT

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David MacFarlane, ESCRYPT

"In Waterloo, we benefit from both a strong tech culture and proximity to the critical automotive hub in Southern Ontario. The location is ideal to allow us to access auto manufacturers and parts suppliers in Ontario as well as the manufacturers and designers located just down the road in Michigan."

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