originally published: 2024-03-27 15:24:33 Okay, so before we get into this topic, let’s delve a little bit into your background and your journey to one pass through. Tell me what that was like. So I’m an engineer. I’ve been an…
TORONTO, April 2, 2024 /CNW/ – It’s often the smaller employers that leave the biggest mark when it comes to creating better workplaces for Canadians – so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the nation’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are…
When Appello co-founders Corey Shelson, Ian Haase, Matt Vanos, and Chris Vachon decided to collaborate on the mechanical insulation (MI) industry’s first trade-specific operations management software, they knew they were seizing an important opportunity. The industry is at the forefront…
Breaking down procurement barriers was the focus of a visit from Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, to the Communitech Hub on Wednesday. “We’re mindful of the challenges of small and medium-sized enterprises, enterprises from under-represented communities, leaders,…
originally published: 2024-03-27 15:04:19 Gayatri Sarkar Thank you so much. I know you for such a long time, but I’m in awe of the amazing work that you’re doing in AI and DI space and I’m so thankful that you have…
Reflecting on your keynote speech at Smashing Barriers, how does Canada’s digital literacy look today, versus when you first started the initiative of Canada Learning Code, and even compared to when you were a child? What’s it like getting to…
Mar 28, 2024 April brings the spirit of the spring season. The chilly winter is (hopefully) behind us, and Ottawa folks embrace a lively season and vibrant events such as the Canadian Tulip Festival. From enjoying outdoor activities to gathering…
March 25, 2024, London, ON – TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario, a regional innovation hub empowering world-class ventures and fueling growth in Canada’s innovation economy, launches a new podcast, Idea to Investment. Providing a beyond the surface outlook to unravel captivating stories…
Mar 28, 2024 For international students looking to build their skills and their careers, Canada can be an attractive option. Not only does it offer a world class education system filled with a wide range of exciting academic programs, but…
Housing providers like realtors, property managers and leasing agents work to match prospective renters and buyers with their ideal new home that meets their price points and move-in preferences. The challenge for many housing providers is balancing lead inquiries, showings,…
Apr 2, 2024 In our monthly Trending in Tech blog series, we offer an inside look at tech companies in Ottawa that are growing and creating new opportunities for tech talent. With demand for smarter security solutions reaching new heights, Solink…
New report outlines local resources, educational opportunities, and tech businesses and organizations in Windsor-Essex WINDSOR, ON, March 18, 2024 – Today, Workforce WindsorEssex released a report, The State of Tech: Insights into the Tech Sector in Windsor-Essex, identifying local resources…
originally published: 2024-03-19 11:15:41 Entrepreneurs like Stephanie Lipp — who is leading the charge at MycoFutures North Atlantic by creating sustainable mycelium (root system of fungi) leather—and Azar Azad epitomize the overlooked potential stifled by systemic barriers. Azad is the…
Nadia Ladak, co-founder and CEO of Toronto-based Marlow, a startup that produces a lubricated tampon product, says that it takes a lot of education for consumers and investors to understand why there is a problem and how their products can benefit…
April 5, 2024: CMC Microsystems, a not-for-profit organization that accelerates research and innovation in advanced technologies in Canada, and ventureLAB, leading global founder community for hardware technology and enterprise software companies in Canada located in York region, have signed a…
Robert Lane, a former executive at Commodore, brought a wave of nostalgia to Communitech during a recent visit to the hub in Kitchener. In 1982, Lane worked for the company when it introduced the Commodore 64, which revolutionized the personal…
Alex Bergquist-Terplawy has been a vegan for over 15 years. During many of those early years, it was difficult for her to find great-tasting vegan food that didn’t contain a lot of preservatives or ingredients that were hard to pronounce. Bergquist-Terplawy…
This weekend, the Windsor Essex Great Lakes Event marked its ninth annual FIRST Robotics Competition, showcasing a remarkable display of talent and creativity. Hosted by FIRST Canada and Windsor-Essex FIRST Robotics, thirty-four high school teams from across Ontario, including eleven regional teams, gathered…
Job Type: Full-time (1-Year Contract)Pay: $52,000.00 – $62,000.00 / annually WETechAlliance is one of seventeen Regional Innovation Centres, funded by the Province of Ontario, serving the Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent regions. They provide entrepreneurs with business services, training, commercialization and IP support,…
originally published: 2024-04-03 10:29:46 As a response to these changes, Trotter emphasizes the need for a more targeted and intelligent approach to demand generation. “Why aren’t we just focusing on the fraction of customers within our account books who have…
A cargo ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing it to collapse and several vehicles to plummet into the river below. Just a few days earlier, a police officer and a firefighter tried to rescue a…
Apr 4, 2024 1,030 words | 5 minutes Welcome to our monthly feature celebrating the successes of Ottawa-based companies that are thriving in the local community and beyond. From companies developing innovative tech solutions to brick-and-mortar businesses, each business is…
Just last week at Collision, North America's fastest-growing tech conference, ventureLAB’s Chief Operating Officer, Matt Skynner, and VP of Founder Success, Sepehr Assadian, announced the exciting launch of the HardTech Investor Network (HIN) at the York Region pavilion. The goal…
People with disabilities often can’t get the devices they need. A new mobility hub at MaRS aims to change that. Christopher Hutchison was like many aspiring entrepreneurs — intelligent, charismatic, ambitious. Then a horrific accident sent his world into chaos.…
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Caliber Interconnects' story is one of perseverance and innovation. With over two decades of experience, the Canada Catalyst company has evolved into a powerhouse specializing in semiconductor test services, clean energy solutions, power electronics, and artificial intelligence-driven technologies. Their diverse…
Apr 3, 2024 548 words – 3 mins In their individual quests to advance the regeneration of cellular structures, Dr. Charles M. Cuerrier and Dr. Andrew E. Pelling stumbled upon a remarkable synergy in their research. This discovery led them…
Apr 8, 2024 This featured story is brought to you by the Power of Why Podcast in collaboration with Invest Ottawa, with critical support from BDC Capital’s Thrive Venture Fund, the Title Sponsor of International Women’s Month 2024. We teamed…
Startup Jenthera is developing in vivo gene editing that can directly modify a person’s DNA and fine-tune immune cells to find and attack specific types of cancer. A biochemist, engineer and serial inventor, Philip Roche has spent the last two…
originally published: 2024-04-02 11:15:23 Hessie Jones (contd)So my guest is Matthew Trotter and he says now things are shifting. Again, the buyer journey is evolving and 80% of what is happening of that is happening digitally. And he says that…
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In today’s economy, the power and importance of branding should not be underestimated. You might have a great product, but the key to growth is having a strong brand that represents the values of the company and the efficacy of…
It’s Official, ventureLAB is a Great Place to Work® ventureLAB is proud to announce that we have been certified as a Great Place to Work® after a thorough, independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work Institute® Canada. This certification is…
Bringing something out of the lab and into the market can sometimes lead to gaps in the process as scientists transition to becoming entrepreneurs. As a founder, you have the potential to revolutionize industries, but a successful journey from lab…
New MaRS CEO Alison Nankivell knows that to be truly transformative and create social, environmental and economic impact at scale, collaboration is key. Anywhere you look — wildfires that smoldered throughout the winter, lengthy hospital wait times, Canada’s slumping productivity…
From reaching your first customer to building a scalable strategy, navigating a successful sales and marketing plan can be challenging. Resources like Innovation Factory (iF) are there to help you navigate each stage of that journey. In addition to coaching…
It’s official: MaRS Impact Health takes place on June 12 and June 13 — and you’re invited! Grab your tickets now to network and sit in on discussions with experts across digital health, medical devices and biotech. RSVP at: marsdd.it/impacthealth24-yt…
Private AI identifies sensitive information and anonymizes it, so it can still be used to analyze and solve problems without revealing personal details. Everyone’s excited about the life-changing potential of artificial intelligence. (It can drive cars! Diagnose cancer! Write stories…
Blockbuster AstraZeneca-Fusion Pharmaceuticals announcement shows Hamilton’s life science innovation ecosystem is thriving Hamilton, Ontario, March 28, 2024 – The day after news broke of AstraZeneca’s $2.4-billion bid to buy Hamilton-based Fusion Pharmaceuticals Inc., a radiopharmaceutical company focused on prostate cancer, …
ventureLAB, York Region, City of Markham and CIX Join Forces to Spotlight Canada's HardTech InnovatorsMarkham, ON- ventureLAB, in collaboration with the Canadian Innovation Exchange Summit (CIX) and with the support of The Regional Municipality of York and the City of…
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