Digital Momentum: How London’s Tech Sector is Scaling from Startup to Standout
London’s tech sector is one of the fastest-growing local ecosystems where innovators, coders, designers and builders are turning ideas into companies that scale globally. With more than 350 tech companies employing nearly 10,000 people, London has become one of Ontario’s most dynamic mid-sized tech markets, defined by real commercial momentum and deep cross-industry collaboration.
Over the past three years, London has consistently ranked among Canada’s top emerging tech hubs, with major expansions in software, fintech, digital media, and eCommerce. Tech in London doesn’t sit in a silo – it powers everything from healthcare to manufacturing to agri-food, driving innovation across sectors and embedding digital tools where they matter most.
Local firms are making global moves. Digital Extremes, creators of the blockbuster game Warframe, continue to expand their global player base from their London headquarters. Most recently, London-made video game Crowsworn received a seven-figure sum collected through online crowdfunding to release on Nintendo, Xbox and Playstation.
Paystone is redefining customer engagement and payment technology for businesses across North America. And Northern Commerce has grown into one of Canada’s leading digital solutions firms, building eCommerce and marketing systems for top international brands. Together, these companies show that London can both launch startups and sustain enterprise-scale operations that compete on a global stage.
Behind these success stories is a connected ecosystem designed to help companies grow faster. TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario provides mentorship and advisory services that connect founders to funding, talent, and industry expertise. Western University and Fanshawe College supply a steady pipeline of skilled graduates, while research and commercialization spaces - like the Stiller Centre and Western’s Research Park - help startups move from prototype to product.
LEDC works directly with companies and partners to strengthen that continuum, helping ensure that tech companies can scale without leaving the city. From supporting talent attraction to facilitating expansion sites and connecting firms with provincial and federal programs, LEDC’s business development team is hands-on in helping local companies grow.
“London’s tech community is made up of driven, passionate, and innovative players,” says Andrew Dodd, Manager of Tech and Creative Industries at LEDC. “If we give ourselves credit and recognize the good work we’re doing as a community, London could be the next big tech hub.”
That cross-sector impact is what makes London’s tech story different. Advanced manufacturing firms are digitizing processes and integrating automation. Agri-food companies are using AI and data analytics to enhance efficiency. And in healthcare, tech-driven innovation is powering new diagnostic tools and connected-care systems. Every one of these advancements is built on London’s foundation of talent, collaboration, and support.
It’s an ecosystem that’s still expanding, and London is ready for it. The city’s mix of world-class talent, competitive operating costs, and a collaborative business environment make it a standout destination for growing tech firms.
