Schools across Canada are plagued by limited resources and a host of challenges. Strategic tech tools can help tackle those…
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How innovators are trying to bring Canada’s medical records into the 21st century
Many doctors still rely on fax machines to share vital patient information. Digital tools could help reduce the burden on…
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The portable lift giving people more independence
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How innovation can address barriers in hiring — and make workplaces more inclusive
Members of marginalized groups may struggle to find meaningful jobs. New tools and perspectives can help change that. When Eugene*…
The ventures in the latest cohort of the RBC Women in Cleantech Accelerator are working to scale their solutions for…
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How to spot disruptive tech decades before the competition
Venture capitalist Jason Blumberg shares his winning playbook for investing in cleantech solutions. To stay ahead of the market, venture…
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Gaia’s method of direct air capture requires far less energy than traditional systems. Its secret? Biomass. It’s one thing to…
As one of the only third-party lab spaces in downtown Toronto, MaRS plays an important role for researchers taking their…
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This tech founder helps make work feel less like a chore
Plum CEO Caitlin MacGregor helps match job candidates with roles where they’ll flourish. Imagine having a job you love so…
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How generative biology can wipe out our most devastating diseases — for good
Biotech visionary Geoffrey von Maltzahn explains how deciphering patterns in our DNA helps untangle some of life’s great mysteries. Compared…
MaRS expert Mike Abramsky maps out the fundamentals of how to scale up with success. There are some key questions…
Using AI to ensure the Deaf community is included in the conversation
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Medical research has long relied on data about men. But as that bias shifts, it is sparking a revolution in…
Meet your twin: Digital twins and the potential for personalized medicine
Digital twins are virtual duplicates created to demonstrate how systems change when new variables are introduced. For startups Verto and…
DealMaker CEO Rebecca Kacaba shares how her company’s online platform makes it easier to invest in innovation projects. To Rebecca…