As one of the only third-party lab spaces in downtown Toronto, MaRS plays an important role for researchers taking their first steps outside of academic settings. Milica Radisic, founder of biotech company Quthero, was feeling the squeeze of Toronto’s tight…
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.
Q+A: London musician creates AI tool to help write songs, lyrics
- 14 August 2024
- by TechAlliance
Western University music school graduate Jeff Lupker has developed an artificial intelligence tool, dubbed Staccato AI, that generates lyrics and melodies.…(Read more). Written by Beatriz BaleeiroPublished on August 5, 2024Originally published by The London Free Press Original Article on TechAlliance
The Power of Diversity: Building Inclusive Startups for a Global Market
- 14 August 2024
- by Boundless Accelerator
Written by: Jennifer King In today’s global market, the power of diversity in building inclusive startups is more critical than ever. For Canadian entrepreneurs, embracing diversity can lead to significant advantages in creativity, problem-solving, and overall business success. This blog…
NGen Launches 15 New Advanced Manufacturing Projects Valued at $59M
- 14 August 2024
- by WETechAlliance
NGen funding supports 31 companies in manufacturing and technology sectors across Canada HAMILTON, Ontario, Aug. 13, 2024 – NGen has announced funding for 15 new advanced manufacturing projects valued at $59M. The investments will support 31 companies in various manufacturing…
MedTech C-Suite Leadership Program – Altitude Accelerator
- 14 August 2024
- by Altitude Accelerator
originally published: 2024-08-14 14:51:06 Executive-level training is now available for Ontario med-tech scale-ups at Wilfrid Laurier University in conjunction with Medical Innovation Xchange (MIX). The program is fully funded, and applications are now being accepted.If you are interested, please reach…
Tech Companies Employees Love Working For: Invest Ottawa’s eNPS Winter Results
- 13 August 2024
- by Invest Ottawa
Aug 13, 2024 Creating a thriving workplace culture is a top priority for tech companies aiming to attract and retain top talent in today’s competitive market. One crucial metric for assessing employee satisfaction and loyalty is the Employee Net Promoter…
The next generation of wheelchairs
- 12 August 2024
- by MaRS Discovery District
The post The next generation of wheelchairs appeared first on MaRS Discovery District. Original Article on MaRS
During his visit to the Communitech Hub on Thursday, Member of Parliament Jasraj Singh Hallan drew attention to the need to develop and support the next generation of leaders in the tech sector to drive innovation and improve Canada’s economic…
Breaking into the Windsor-Essex Tech Scene: Your Guide to Getting TechConnected
- 8 August 2024
- by WETechAlliance
I remember nearing graduation from University and wondering what my next steps would be. I wished someone could give me a road map to what I “should” be doing next. I’ll tell you a secret…that doesn’t exist. I think that…
As summer temperatures soar, parking lots can easily become sizzling heat traps, absorbing and retaining heat that raises local temperatures to create urban heat islands. This makes these under-utilized areas prime real estate for the solar energy industry, which is…
Homecoming Highlights: Darrell Etherington Returns to Windsor with Insights on Tech, Talent, and Community
- 8 August 2024
- by WETechAlliance
In the fast-paced world of startups, connections are everything. At WETechAlliance, we know that the magic of innovation and growth happens when people collide. The second event in our Tech Connect Summer Socials: Downtown Edition series, “Tech Talk and…
This tech founder helps make work feel less like a chore
- 7 August 2024
- by MaRS Discovery District
Plum CEO Caitlin MacGregor helps match job candidates with roles where they’ll flourish. Imagine having a job you love so much that each morning, you jump out of bed excited to start your work day. While that experience may be…
Data Analytics for Tech Startups: Insights from Easework AI and MyCourier Inc
- 7 August 2024
- by Altitude Accelerator
originally published: 2024-08-06 16:59:11 MyCourier uses data analytics to streamline their delivery operations to optimize business processes. By analyzing traffic patterns, delivery times, and customer locations, they can optimize routes for efficiency, reducing fuel costs and delivery times. Through customer…
Step sciences revolutionizes the orthotic
- 7 August 2024
- by TechAlliance
As a Gold-Medal Olympic athlete, Alex Kopacz knows what it takes to be great and what kind of effort goes into making a product worthy of a gold medal. And when it comes to orthotics, why would a mediocre product…
Tenure Launches Beta Platform to Tackle Canada’s Productivity Challenges
- 7 August 2024
- by Communitech
Collingwood, Ontario, Canada – August 7th, 2024, – Tenure, an innovative leader in hyper-personalized employee rewards and benefits, announces the launch of its new beta platform. This cutting-edge platform aims to address Canada’s critical productivity issues by enhancing employee engagement…
As you set out on your entrepreneurial journey, a word you’ll probably hear more than once is “community.” Developing a strong community around your startup is crucial for laying a stable foundation for its growth. Networking plays a vital role…
MaRS Monthly Roundup — August 2024
- 6 August 2024
- by MaRS Discovery District
The post MaRS Monthly Roundup — August 2024 appeared first on MaRS Discovery District. Original Article on MaRS
Tripian is Disrupting Travel Industry with True Personalization
- 6 August 2024
- by Altitude Accelerator
originally published: 2024-08-06 17:13:26 Jeff Kischuk Thank you. Nice to meet you. Hessie. Tripian is a B2B travel service. Where we. There are recommendation service that uses AI and data for services to give really good personalized and destination recommendations for…
Taking visual storytelling from London to the world
- 6 August 2024
- by TechAlliance
In today’s digital age, video content has emerged as one of the most powerful tools in a venture’s arsenal to increase brand awareness, build a loyal customer base, and drive sales targets. According to a recent Shopify editorial, 89% of…
Wenu Eat offers a futuristic way to order food with augmented reality in Toronto park
- 5 August 2024
- by Innovation Factory
This article was originally written by Jennifer Schembri for Streets of Toronto on July 30, 2024. Read the original article here. Toronto’s Trinity Bellwoods Park is about to become the city’s coolest dining destination — if you know where to look. Enter…
In 2011, after working for a big tech company, Naoufel Testaouni joined Montreal’s startup scene. It was a welcoming community, but he felt something was missing. He remembers attending tech events where he’d look around, hoping to meet another queer…
Roundup for July 2024 – Communitech
- 4 August 2024
- by Communitech
Balancing Life and the Law Finding a workplace that supports career growth and being a mother continues to be a challenge for women across virtually every industry. Christine Holmes, founder of LawyersInHouse.com, has seen this first-hand as a single mother…
Tech Talent Frenzy : How Startups Can attract the Brightest Minds
- 2 August 2024
- by VentureLAB
The tech talent landscape is rapidly evolving, driven by technological advancements, changingwork dynamics, and new organizational priorities. Startups and scale-ups, in particular, faceunique challenges in attracting and retaining future innovators. For startups, focusing onattracting talent before they need it is…
Resilience is Pioneering a New Approach to Managing Cyber Risk
- 1 August 2024
- by Altitude Accelerator
originally published: 2024-07-31 13:20:49 Dr. Ann Irvine Great. Thank you. Great to be here. Yeah. So I’ll just give you a brief overview of what we’re doing at resilience. So resilience, we are providing our customers with really a comprehensive risk…
Ontario Export Business Mission to the Biotech Showcase 2025, January 13-15, 2025
- 31 July 2024
- by Altitude Accelerator
originally published: 2024-07-31 16:15:44 Once again, the Trade Programs Branch, Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade will be organizing a trade mission to the Biotech Showcase 2025. The event will be held at the Hilton San Francisco,…
How generative biology can wipe out our most devastating diseases — for good
- 30 July 2024
- by MaRS Discovery District
Biotech visionary Geoffrey von Maltzahn explains how deciphering patterns in our DNA helps untangle some of life’s great mysteries. Compared to most people, Geoffrey von Maltzahn has a somewhat superhuman understanding of the untapped possibilities of science. Born into a…
Seizing Cleantech Opportunities in Canada: A Founder’s Resource Guide
- 30 July 2024
- by Altitude Accelerator
originally published: 2024-07-30 13:57:01 For those cleantech founders looking for investment into their ventures, BDC offers a range of potential investment and support. For early-stage companies, there is the Sustainability Venture Fund. This is a $150M Fund, that seeks to invest…
Unlocking Opportunities: Career Resources for Job Seekers in Ottawa (ep. 1)
- 30 July 2024
- by Invest Ottawa
Jul 30, 2024 When you are a newcomer in Canada, you leave your familiar surroundings, cultures, networks, and important contacts behind to start a new life. Therefore, many newcomers struggle to start a career in Canada even though they have…
Enedym SRM-powered luggage hauler goes into service at Hamilton Airport
- 30 July 2024
- by Innovation Factory
A small Canadian start-up is making big waves in airport ground technology This article was sponsored by the Centre for Integrated Transportation and Mobility (CITM) and published in partnership with Electric Autonomy Canada. From its start as a wartime aviation…
MaRS expert Mike Abramsky maps out the fundamentals of how to scale up with success. There are some key questions any founder looking to drive growth should be asking: “Who do I sell to? How much do I charge? How…
RetiSpec secures $13.8 million Series A to detect Alzheimer’s early through retinal imaging
- 29 July 2024
- by Innovation Factory
This article was originally written by Alex Riehl for BetaKit on July 26, 2024. Read the original article here. American pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly and medical device provider Topcon Healthcare join as strategic investors. Toronto-based RetiSpec has closed $10 million USD ($13.8…
Innovation Factory announces 2024 LiONS LAIR finalists
- 27 July 2024
- by Innovation Factory
This article was originally written by Fallon Hewitt for The Hamilton Spectator on July 18, 2024. Read the original article here. Online platform for folks with endometriosis and web-based app that measures people to make sizeless bras and undergarments among…
Ontario SEO is now Foundery Digital Marketing Group
- 26 July 2024
- by TechAlliance
Ontario SEO, a leading digital marketing agency based in Ontario, Canada, proudly announces their rebranding to Foundery Digital Marketing Group.Since 2005, Ontario SEO built a reputation for providing top-tier SEO and digital advertising services to help growth-minded businesses achieve their…
Using AI to ensure the Deaf community is included in the conversation
- 26 July 2024
- by MaRS Discovery District
The post Using AI to ensure the Deaf community is included in the conversation appeared first on MaRS Discovery District. Original Article on MaRS
10 Ottawa Tech Companies with Job Openings in August 2024
- 26 July 2024
- by Invest Ottawa
Posted in Blog, Thrive in Ottawa Jul 26, 2024 We are now in the peak of summer in the capital! The city seems more vibrant than ever before, with nature lovers, cyclists, foodies, and everyone else who loves the…
Harnessing clean energy with Upgreen and Lummify
- 26 July 2024
- by TechAlliance
Jose Cano launched UpGreen in 2017, intending to use his solar power technology to help home and business owners harness clean energy sources. The process began with running different scenarios to find a cost-effective design for each customer’s unique requirements.…
Ottawa Business Success Snapshots, July 2024
- 25 July 2024
- by Invest Ottawa
Jul 25, 2024 Welcome to the July edition of our monthly Ottawa Business Success Snapshots feature – celebrating companies operating and thriving in Ottawa. From companies working to develop innovative tech solutions to brick-and-mortar businesses in the heart of Ottawa’s…
How innovation can help close the gaps in women’s healthcare
- 25 July 2024
- by MaRS Discovery District
Medical research has long relied on data about men. But as that bias shifts, it is sparking a revolution in the femtech sector. Given that women’s health issues directly affect at least 50 percent of Canadians, it’s shocking how much…
interVal unveils new dashboard for enhanced business health metrics
- 25 July 2024
- by TechAlliance
July 18, 2024, LONDON, Ontario — interVal, a leading provider of software that empowers Accounting Firms and Financial Institutions with automated insights for SMB clients, is excited to announce the launch of its new Business Overview Dashboard tool. Designed to revolutionize…
We are thrilled to present the Boundless Accelerator™ 2023-24 Annual Report! This comprehensive document showcases our contributions to building a strong, inclusive, equitable, and sustainable economy throughout southern Ontario and beyond. Inside, you’ll find impactful statements, program highlights, client success…