Advanced Manufacturing

Reap the rewards of a well-oiled manufacturing ecosystem

Brampton has a long and successful history of manufacturing with a vast industrial base and a well-developed Advanced Manufacturing culture and ecosystem.

Advanced Manufacturing is Brampton’s largest employment sector and lays the foundation for collaboration, partnerships and innovation within the city. Canada’s second-fastest-growing city also offers a highly skilled workforce, strategic access to the North American market and a dynamic environment for R&D.

With 21 nearby universities and colleges, including the award-winning Sheridan Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Design Technology (CAMDT), Brampton is strategically positioned to support the diverse talent needs of the Advanced Manufacturing sector.

Quick Facts

Manufacturing in Brampton

Our local manufacturing industry contributes approximately $4 billion to the national GDP. 

A Leading Employer

16% of Brampton's employment is in the manufacturing industry.

You're in Good Company

Brampton's Advanced Manufacturing Sector is home to 1,500 companies + 30,000 employees, including;

  • Brampton Assembly ABB Inc.
  • Brican Automated Systems Armacell Canada Inc.
  • Matcor Automotive Inc.
  • Velcro Canada Corp.
  • Amcor Packaging
  • Shepherd Thermoforming & Packaging.
  • Aircraft Appliances
  • MDA Robotics
  • BMP Metals Almag Aluminum
  • Brannon Steel Gray Tools Canada
Well Connected for Trade

Downtown Brampton is only a 20 minute drive from Pearson International Airport, home to Canada's largest intermodal railway terminal, and located in the middle of the Innovation Super Corridor. 

Brampton’s key employment sector

Advanced manufacturing accounts for almost a quarter of Brampton’s workforce, including automotive, fabricated metal products, food manufacturing, plastics, chemical, machine and others. There are more than 1,500 companies working in Advanced Manufacturing, as well as more than 30,000 employees.

A Hub of Innovation

Brampton’s manufacturing sector is a crucial contributor to the local economy. The city is home to numerous companies across various advanced manufacturing sub-sectors, including aerospace, automotive, food and beverage, and pharmaceuticals.

Brampton is an excellent place for advanced manufacturing facilities due to its proximity to major transportation routes, including highways, railways, and the Toronto Pearson International Airport.

As a result, Brampton is an ideal location for companies looking to establish or expand their manufacturing operations, with access to markets throughout North America and beyond.

Incentives for Advanced Manufacturing start-ups

To attract foreign start-ups, Canada is offering a number of incentives, including federal tax credits, like the Accelerated Investment Incentive, which includes an immediate 100% write-off for newly-acquired manufacturing and processing equipment. The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Program provides income-tax credits and refunds for expenditures on eligible R&D activity in Canada.

Canada is also the first country in the G20 to offer a tariff-free zone for industrial manufacturers, allowing investors to import advanced machinery and equipment from their parent companies free of import duties.

Canada's Youngest City
At 36, Brampton has the lowest average age among Canada's largest cities.
Skilled talent
In Brampton, you have access to a talent pool comprised of 4.3 Million people in the GTA
Business Opportunities
Canada has the lowest cost of doing business in the G7
Labs & research facilities
Leverage resources at one of the 20 post-secondary institutions located just an hour from Brampton.
Canada's Fastest-Growing City
Brampton is Canada's fastest-growing city, with 14,000 new residents per year

Incentives for Advanced Manufacturing start-ups

To attract foreign start-ups, Canada is offering a number of incentives, including federal tax credits, like the Accelerated Investment Incentive, which includes an immediate 100% write-off for newly-acquired manufacturing and processing equipment. The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Program provides income-tax credits and refunds for expenditures on eligible R&D activity in Canada.

Canada is also the first country in the G20 to offer a tariff-free zone for industrial manufacturers, allowing investors to import advanced machinery and equipment from their parent companies free of import duties.

At 36, Brampton has the lowest average age among Canada's largest cities.

Highly skilled talent: access to 4.3 million labour pool across the greater Toronto area.

Canada has the lowest cost of doing business in the G7.

Brampton is the 2nd fast-growing city in Canada.

14,000 new residents per year.

Brampton is a convenient location, central to Canada’s Innovation Corridor.

Key Sectors

Brampton’s key sectors leverage our businesses and research institutions, workforce, expertise, transport links and location to support our economic development strategy and grow our local economy.
Advanced Manufacturing
Agriculture
Food + Beverage
Health + Biotechnology
Innovation + Technology
Logistics
Renewable Energy
Cyber Security

How we help

BHive’s Advanced Manufacturing Cohort offers a number of key benefits for international start-ups, including:

Access to funding

Matching applicants with suitable investors and funding opportunities.

Mentorship opportunities

Introductions to leaders in the advanced manufacturing space to provide mentorship, guidance and support.

Access to research facilities and lab space

Leveraging resources from one of the 21 post-secondary institutions located within an hour's drive of Brampton, including top-rated research universities in North America like McMaster University & University of Toronto.

Skilled talent

Access to a skilled local workforce of manufacturing professionals as well as thousands of students enrolled at the 21 post-secondary institutions located near Brampton.

Dedicated Sector Manager

Access to a dedicated Sector Manager specializing in Advanced Manufacturing to provide industry-specific advice for the Canadian and North American markets.

Who should apply

Our Advanced Manufacturing cohort is suited to future-thinking, coachable founders running commercial start-ups focused on solving important issues in the manufacturing sector. This may include building proprietary software to automate processes or systems or solving problems that will significantly advance the field of traditional manufacturing.

This cohort is aimed toward early-stage companies (pre-seed, seed, or Series), whether they have raised little to no investment or even projects (pre-incorporation); however, start-ups at all levels of the company life cycle will be considered.

Companies with any or all of the following are preferred:
  • IP
  • Patent
  • Published Research
  • FDA Approved
  • Government Approved
  • Clinical Trials completed
Start-up focus areas may include:
  • 3D Printing
  • Robotics
  • Drones
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Designing Mechanisms
  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Agile Manufacturing
  • System Automation

Launch your Advanced Manufacturing start-up with BHive

How we help

Access to funding
Matching applicants with suitable investors and funding opportunities for bioinnovation
Skilled talent
Access to a skilled local workforce of health professionals as well as thousands of life science, biotechnology and healthcare students.
Mentorship opportunities
Introductions to leaders in the healthcare and life-science industry to provide mentorship, guidance and support
Labs & research facilities
Leverage resources at one of the 20 post-secondary institutions located just an hour from Brampton.
Dedicated Sector Manager
Access to a dedicated Sector Manager who specializes in health sciences to provide industry-specific advice for the Canadian and North American markets.

Key Sectors

At BHive innovative companies enjoy access to some of the most advanced university-based researchers, world-class talent & Canada’s largest clinical trial infrastructure.

Advanced Manufacturing
Food and Beverage
Health and Life Sciences
Innovation and Technology
Logistics
Cyber Security

Ready to take the next step?

Are you a fast-growing foreign start-up looking to expand into North America? Get in touch with the BHive team to see how we can help accelerate your North American expansion.