Invest Brampton

Brampton is prioritizing innovation, technology and entrepreneurship as a key cornerstone in our Economic Recovery Strategy. Our promising innovation and technology sector and location at the center of Canada’s Innovation Corridor is the foundation for collaboration and partnerships that help link talent, educators, investors, entrepreneurs, and high-growth firms across every industry. In Brampton, we want to create an ecosystem where entrepreneurs can ideate companies and products, hire talent, raise capital, and scale their company all within our pioneering Innovation District. Our Innovation District is home to entrepreneurial, business incubation, and accelerator spaces, including the Brampton Entrepreneur Centre, the Altitude Accelerator, the Ryerson Venture Zone in Brampton, BHive Incubator, Founder Institute, Sheridan Edge Incubator, and the Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst;a Canadian center for innovation in cybersecurity offering premier cybersecurity education and training programs, in addition to a cybersecurity accelerator, and a state of the art cyber range. Supporting the Innovation District with strong ties to industry are the Brampton Board of Trade and the Downtown Brampton BIA. In addition, our local Sheridan College and other post secondary institutions are growing their cybersecurity academic offerings. These factors, along with a young, diverse labour force of 320,000, contribute to making Brampton an ideal location and partner in promoting innovation and cybersecurity across Canada.