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Technology, health innovation, advanced manufacturing, and university-linked research in southwestern Ontario.
London, Ontario is a regional center for technology, health care, advanced manufacturing, and post-secondary research in southwestern Ontario. The City of London identifies Western University, Fanshawe College, Western Research Parks, the London Health Sciences Centre, and the Western Advanced Manufacturing Park as important parts of the local research and commercialization base.\n\nThe city’s startup support network includes TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario, the London Economic Development Corporation, and the Small Business Centre. The City reports strengths in information and communications technology, digital media, software as a service, game development, ecommerce, financial technology, health innovation, and advanced manufacturing.\n\nSources: City of London economic development overview and City of London professional, scientific, and technical services profile.
Startup ecosystem standing
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #259 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
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The City says implementation of its 2026-2030 economic development strategy began after Council endorsed it on June 23, 2026.
Source: London: The Centre of OpportunityLEDC describes a local agrifood support network linking economic development, college capability, small-business coaching and early-stage investment.
Source: The Grove 2025LEDC described The Grove in 2025 as an active London agri-food venture development and commercialization site.
Source: The Grove 2025The City's sector profile reports about 1,229 establishments and 13,401 jobs in this industry in 2023.
Source: Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Sector Profile HighlightsThe City profile records Info-Tech's London founding in 1997 and its IT research and advisory focus.
Source: Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Sector Profile HighlightsThe City directs founders to consultations, business planning, scale-up support, tech acceleration, and university entrepreneurship services.
Source: Start A Business in London, OntarioIts best position is #259 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).
7 investors based in London have a profile here, including RHA Ventures Inc., MAP Investco Inc. and Mustang Capital. The real number is higher.
Yes. London has 2 accelerators and 4 incubators on record, including W5 and BCI Innovation Labs.
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