Once a two-man bedroom operation, Bloc Digital has evolved to meet the market. Keith Cox and Chris Hotham co-founded Bloc Digital in…
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In today’s challenging funding landscape, debt financing has evolved from being a temporary solution for distressed startups to a strategic…
March 8 is International Women’s Day, and what better way to commemorate this than some cold hard stats to illustrate…
Decoding what artificial intelligence means for healthcare
With the launch of Anthropic’s Claude for Healthcare in the United States, experts assess how AI could help — or…
Clothing manufacturing is responsible for one-fifth of the world’s industrial water pollution. On this episode of Solve for X, we…
Virtual health platforms are transforming pediatric care by addressing several key gaps. Here are some ways they are making a…
Dyes are found in so many products, but the lingering, harmful effects are widespread. In our latest Solve for X…
Overview: Recent headlines indicate that Nova Scotia has overtaken Alberta as Canada’s leader in renewable energy, but the landscape is…
Pro Tips with Kristina Cleary: why a company scorecard is a winning tool in any founder’s arsenal.
MaRS advisor Kristina Cleary shares one of the most common challenges ventures face, and why a marketing scorecard is a winning tool in any founder’s arsenal.
In 2026, the traditional “farm-to-fork” journey is under unprecedented pressure. With the average Canadian meal traveling 3,000 kilometers and trade…
Boss Moves: How to ensure staff want to stick around for the long haul
Expert Advice: Attracting and Retaining Top Talent Addressing key challenges for today’s business leaders. “Hiring isn’t the issue for my…
Dispersa, a company specializing in biodegradable emulsifiers, focused on innovation and sustainability to create a winning formula in their market….
Asem Bala of Taylored Biotherapeutics explains the gut-brain axis, the microbiome and how psychobiotics can help alleviate mental health challenges.
The article discusses the growing challenges of online shopping returns, highlighting their logistical and environmental impacts. With e-commerce sales projected…
After moving to the west coast, Annie Dahan realized she could use invasive aquatic plants to make low-carbon acoustic panels….
A year ago, we set out to find out how exactly Canada could become a global leader in life sciences….
MaRS Monthly news roundup | February 2026 appeared first on MaRS Discovery District. As 2026 hits its stride, the Canadian…
5 Critical challenges that Canadian biotech startups face in Canada
For years, Canada’s biotech strategy was simple: Woo large multinational companies to provide an anchor for the sector. The idea…
Infinity quest: Is the hubris of tech billionaires endangering the planet?
There’s no denying that technology plays — and will continue to play — a critical role in addressing the climate…
Not too long ago, solar energy was considered expensive, inefficient and unreliable. Then everything changed. This was the year that…