News from across the Regional Innovation Centres

We have gathered news from all the regional innovation centres (RICs) in Ontario. Be sure to connect with your local RIC to be a part of your local ecosystem.

Featured Woman in Mobility: Mackenzie Habash

In the latest installment of the Women in Mobility Spotlight series, we feature Mackenzie Habash, Senior Program Manager at the Automobility & Innovation Centre within Invest WindsorEssex. Mackenzie is recognized for her role in driving transformative initiatives in the automotive…

Join Our Team: Program Coordinator Position at WEtech!

Job Posting: Program Coordinator Overview: The Program Coordinator position is designed for an organized and motivated individual who will oversee various programmatic initiatives within an organization. This role is crucial for ensuring that programs run effectively and efficiently, aligning with…

Day 2 Highlights: 2024 ventureLAB HardTech Summit Gala

The second day of the ventureLAB HardTech Summit 2024 was a remarkable event that assembled leading figures in the startup ecosystem for an evening rich in innovative pitches, inspiring keynotes, and valuable networking. The evening commenced with introductory comments from…

Energizing Mobility Solutions

The article from MaRS Discovery District discusses advancements in mobility devices, focusing on powering innovations that enhance accessibility for individuals with mobility challenges. It highlights the importance of technology in improving the lives of these users by facilitating movement and…

Highlights from the 4th Annual HardTech Summit

The 4th Annual HardTech Summit, organized by ventureLAB, took place at the Toronto Marriott Markham, attracting over 1,100 participants. The event, hosted by CBC journalist Manjula Selvarajah, began with opening remarks from ventureLAB CEO Hugh Chow, who set a positive…

Protecting the Future

Small and medium-sized businesses are not only the backbone of the Canadian economy (creating 70% of job opportunities) but are also crucial drivers of innovation and societal progress. Cyber Legends, a London, Canada-based ed-tech company, is one such venture making waves by addressing the…

Highlights of Key Trends and Innovations in Automotive Technology from the 7th Annual Future of Transportation and Mobility Series

On November 8, 2024, the seventh annual Future of Transportation and Mobility Series (FTMS) convened global leaders in electrified, connected, and autonomous technologies to discuss Ontario's burgeoning automotive innovation sector. Co-hosted by the Centre for Integrated Transportation and Mobility (CITM)…

From LiONS LAIR to Dragons’ Den: Women Entrepreneurs Transform Purpose-Driven Innovation into Successful Ventures

Anita Grant and Amanda Nguyen are two dynamic women entrepreneurs who exemplify how innovative ventures can transition from local successes to national prominence. They both emerged from the LiONS LAIR competition, organized by Innovation Factory, which allows startups to pitch…

Launchit Solutions expands healthcare portfolio with acquisition of MedStack Inc., accelerating innovation in privacy-compliant health tech solutions

Hamilton, ON – November 1, 2024 – Launchit Solutions Inc. (“LSI”), a pioneering health technology studio known for accelerating growth in the digital health space, announced today its asset acquisition of MedStack Inc. (“MedStack”), a leader in global healthcare compliance…

Local News Roundup

With access to local news being negatively impacted by Meta’s new policy, preventing Canadian news outlets from sharing their content on Facebook and Instagram, we’ve rounded up some of the latest in local tech & innovation news that we want…

Alternative sources of funding for start-ups

A condensed list of different sources of funding opportunities for entrepreneurs within the Hamilton-Halton region Let’s be honest – raising capital for a start-up is challenging. Whether you’re navigating economic downturns and shifting market trends or somehow meeting the right…

Producing results: 5 companies bringing novel manufacturing solutions to North America

Startups in the latest Innovate UK cohort are helping improve quality control, provide efficient delivery systems and keep machinery in tip-top shape. Advanced manufacturing uses innovative tech to untangle some of the knottiest problems that hamper large-scale production across various…

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