Siemens to Establish Global AI Manufacturing Technologies R&D Centre for Battery Production in Canada
April 15, 2025
- Investment of CAD$150 million (ca. €97 million) over five years
- Centre supports Canada’s strategy to advance national battery and EV ecosystem
Siemens will invest CAD$150 million (ca. €97 million) over five years to establish a Global AI Manufacturing Technologies Research and Development (R&D) Centre for Battery Production in Canada. The new R&D centre, located initially at Siemens Canada’s head office in Oakville, as well as in Toronto and Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, will focus on developing cutting-edge AI manufacturing technologies with an initial emphasis on battery and electric vehicle (EV) production. It will leverage Siemens’ expertise in AI, edge computing, machine vision, digital twins, and cybersecurity to drive innovation and efficiency in battery production, while fostering collaboration with higher education institutions and battery manufacturers.
Expected outcomes of the work to be conducted at the R&D centre include higher, consistent quality in battery production, increased workforce productivity and capacity, reduction of battery scrap, and improved recycling and circularity. With the Global AI Manufacturing Technologies Research and Development Centre for Battery Production, Siemens will contribute to the Canadian government’s strategy to become a global leader in battery manufacturing.
“The decision to choose Canada as home for our Global AI Manufacturing Technologies R&D Centre was driven by Canada’s highly qualified talent and strong collaborations with world-leading universities,” says Rainer Brehm, CEO Factory Automation, Siemens Digital Industries. “The new R&D Centre for Battery Production will position Siemens as a key player in the global battery sector, developing the critical technology advancements for the industry to meet the increasing demand for these products.”
The €97 million investment by Siemens over five years includes investments in labor, equipment, software, and ecosystem support. This initiative will further solidify Canada’s position as a leader in the green battery manufacturing sector and aligns with the Canadian government’s objectives to advance the national battery and EV ecosystem. This investment is made possible through the support of both the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.
“Canada is a world leader in battery manufacturing, including here at home in Oakville,” said the Honorable Anita Anand, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry. “Thanks to our skilled workforce and our access to global markets, Siemens is choosing Canada for its research and development centre. This is great news for innovators and for our community.”
The Honorable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, stated, “Siemens’ latest investment in Ontario is a vote of confidence in our world-class workforce, our investment friendly business environment and our growing end-to-end electric vehicle supply chain. I’m thrilled to welcome this investment and build on our productive partnership with Siemens, which stretches back more than a century.”
“Thanks to our world-class workforce and competitive business environment, Ontario continues to be a global destination for investment and job creation, particularly in our EV and EV battery sector,” said the Honorable Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. “We’re thrilled to welcome this latest investment by Siemens, along with the up to 90 good-paying jobs it will create in Ontario.”
Faisal Kazi, President and CEO of Siemens Canada, stated, “The establishment of a Global AI Manufacturing Technologies R&D Centre for Battery Production in Canada will help advance Canada’s national battery and EV ecosystem and will foster collaboration with higher education institutions and battery manufacturers to innovate production in the industry. With investment from Siemens and the support of the federal and provincial governments, this initiative will not only enhance Canada’s competitiveness in the global battery market but also contribute to the country’s economic growth. We thank the Canadian and Ontario governments for their support.”
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Ontario Welcomes Siemens’ $150 Million Investment to Establish New Technology Centre in Oakville
The Ontario government welcomes an investment of $150 million from Siemens, a leading technology company, to establish a Global AI Manufacturing Technologies Research and Development (R&D) Center for Battery Production at its headquarters in Oakville. With a focus on developing artificial intelligence manufacturing technologies that will support electric vehicle (EV) battery production, the investment will create up to 90 new, good-paying jobs across the province and play an important role in facilitating improved value and innovation across Ontario’s EV battery supply chain.
