Professor Majid Bahrami from Simon Fraser University sheds light on the significant potential of harnessing waste heat, an energy source…
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Support Local: Choosing Canadian Technology
In recent weeks, there has been a surge in support for Canadian businesses, prompted by escalating trade tensions with the…
In 2016, Fort McMurray experienced a devastating wildfire that burned over 579,000 hectares, displaced 88,000 individuals, and caused approximately $10…
Elevate Your Workforce: Diversio Enhances Employee Experience for Businesses
Diversio, a Toronto-based firm, focuses on creating a positive office culture emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Employees typically spend…
The article “My First: What Blade Air learned from its initial fundraise” on MaRS Discovery District details the experiences and…
Essential Insights for Founders Regarding Proposed U.S. Tariffs
The recent pause on proposed U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods provides a vital window for the startup community, as the…
New Initiatives Set to Enhance Medical Support for Black Communities
The interplay of trust and care significantly influences healthcare experiences, particularly for marginalized communities. This dynamic is exemplified in the…
The dilemma faced by a tech startup co-founder regarding an undermining partner highlights a common challenge among business leaders. After…
Decoding the Future: The Transformative Potential of Generative Biology in Medicine
In a recent episode of the “Solve for X” podcast, Geoffrey von Maltzahn, general partner at Flagship Pioneering and a…
How Virtual Assistants Can Offer a Cure for Our Struggling Healthcare System
In Canada, primary care providers are grappling with heightened burnout levels, exacerbated by administrative overload, which is leading many to…
Elevate Your Performance: Insights from Highly Productive Individuals
In the fast-paced world of professional aspirations, achieving goals while maintaining a work-life balance is a common struggle. As the…
In 2024, global temperatures reached unprecedented levels, marking the hottest twelve months since recordings began in 1850. The average temperature…
The MaRS Discovery District recently published its 2024 Year in Review, highlighting notable achievements, initiatives, and impacts made throughout the…
Emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), are set to revolutionize productivity, healthcare, and energy systems by 2025. Experts predict significant…
Canada is facing a significant economic productivity crisis, falling behind its peers in the OECD. Carolyn Rogers, senior deputy governor…
Extreme weather events, fueled by climate change, have increasingly battered cities worldwide. A notable example occurred in July 2023 when…
Innovators across Canada are devising groundbreaking solutions to tackle pressing global challenges, ranging from renewable energy storage to more efficient…
The Canadian tech sector faced a tumultuous year in 2024, marked by investment declines, layoffs, and a prevailing sense of…
Innovative new materials and methods are creating greener alternatives to traditional concrete production.
Featuring: Carbon Removal Canada, TerraFixing, and CarbonRun The post “Solving our carbon problem” from MaRS Discovery District addresses the urgent need to tackle…