Three-year partnership strengthens Canadian innovation in 5G, Cloud RAN, AI and quantum technologies while supporting domestic supply chains and global growth.
Ottawa is, October 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ericsson today announced the signing of a US$3 billion partnership agreement with Export Development Canada (EDC) to increase investments in research and development in Canada, deepen domestic supply chains and accelerate next-generation technologies, including 5G, Cloud RAN, AI and quantum innovation.
Börje Ekholm, President and CEO of Ericsson, said: “Canada is one of Ericsson’s most important global research and development hubs, and this partnership with Export Development Canada will allow us to extend this leadership even further. By strengthening our collaboration with Canadian businesses, universities and government partners, we can accelerate breakthroughs in 5G, quantum and Cloud RAN that will drive growth, create opportunities and strengthen Canada’s position as a global leader. in next generation networks.
With more than 3,100 employees nationwide and R&D centers in Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto, Ericsson Canada is at the heart of the company’s global innovation footprint. Canadian teams are driving advancements in 5G, advanced 5G and 6G, while also contributing to new research in quantum communications and AI-based network management.
This three-year partnership will allow Ericsson to expand its Canadian-led innovation and global projects with the support of EDC’s financial and insurance solutions. By strengthening Ericsson’s Canadian supply chain and connecting the company with innovative domestic companies, the agreement will also amplify Ericsson’s ability to bring Canadian technology to the world, strengthen its competitiveness and create new opportunities for Canadian companies within Ericsson’s global partner network.
Alison Nankivell, President and CEO of Export Development Canada, said: “Export Development Canada is proud to partner with Ericsson, a company with deep roots in Canada and a global reputation for innovation. This agreement aims to allow Canadian expertise to conquer new markets and gain momentum on the world stage.
This partnership builds on Ericsson’s CAD 634.8 million R&D agreement with the Government of Canada announced in 2024, reinforcing Ericsson’s long-term commitment to Canadian innovation, talent development and leadership in global communications technologies.
Over 70 years of connecting Canadians
For more than 70 years, Ericsson Canada has been the cornerstone of the country’s innovation ecosystem, supporting communications service providers through every generation of mobile technology. Ericsson is also a key partner in the national ecosystem network aimed at driving 5G adoption and collaboration in Canada. With R&D centers and offices in Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto, Ericsson Canada is one of the country’s leading R&D investors. The company’s commitment to global innovation in network sustainability is driven by its R&D investments here in Canada and partnerships with Environment and Climate Change Canada and leading academic institutions, focusing on how AI and other technologies can help achieve climate action goals.
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