WHO ARE WE AT INVEST DURHAM: Invest Durham is the Economic Development and Tourism Division's priority is to lead, facilitate and support various investment attraction and expansion initiatives, and international collaboration.Next Generation of Smart Mobility and Smart Cities: A world class ecosystem for start-ups and SMEs with innovation in electric and connected vehicles, smart mobility, and smart community solutions –Durham is a Regional Technology Development Site (RTDS) - a collaborative project by the Ontario Government. Clean Energy Capital of Canada: Durham offers tremendous opportunities for businesses at Canada’s centre for energy innovation --Enabling advancements in small modular reactors, hydrogen research, micro grids, electric and alternative fuel vehicles, electrification of infrastructure and fuel cells.Energy Innovation Cluster: With 45+ energy sector organizations, Durham is home to Ontario Power Generation (OPG) – the second largest electricity generator in Canada – one of the largest, most diverse clean power generators in North America. OPG is currently building the world’s first grid-scale Small Modular Reactor. In 2020, OPG launched the Centre for Canadian Nuclear Sustainability research centre for advance solutions for minimizing nuclear materials and recycling clean materials.Automotive Innovation: Beginning 158 years ago, when Sam McLaughlin founded a carriage business in Durham and grew it to one of the largest carriage factories in the world, Durham’s innovation community has been changing personal transportation globally. Today, Canadian corporate headquarters for General Motors, Volkswagen, and Audi, as well as dozens of automotive manufacturing, assembly, and innovation facilities demonstrate our excellence in the future of transportation.Visit www.investdurham.ca to learn more about the Durham Region's booming growth, and exciting development potential.Visit www.durham.ca to learn more about one of Canada’s fastest growing communities.
