By: Meredith Davis, Good Roots Consulting Isabelle Lam and her business partner Jamie Lee decided to throw their hat into the ring in a start-up competition right before graduating from McGill University in Dietetics and Nutrition. In their program, they…
U.K.-based SCALED is bringing its animal-inspired protective sports gear to the North American scene. Natalie Kerres’s eureka moment took place when she was more than 9,500 kilometres from home. On a placement in Tokyo for her master’s in global innovation…
Timing can often determine the trajectory of an entrepreneur’s journey, and Vivek Burhanpurkar, the CEO of Cyberworks Robotics and a pioneer in the autonomous self-driving technology sector, can attest to this. Back in the 1980’s, Burhanpurkar came up with some…
Noa Therapeutics has closed an oversubscribed pre-seed financing round led by UCeed, with participation of Ontario Centre of Innovation Life Science Innovation Fund, Archangel Network’s StarForge and Phoenix Fire funds, Golden Triangle Angel Network, Angel One Investor Network, and NorthSpring…
This article was originally written by Eileen Hoftyzer for McMaster University on March 5, 2024. Read the original article here. When four friends and co-founders of a health technology start-up company started the Residency @ The Clinic in the summer of 2022,…
Burlington, Ontario, March 5, 2024 — Haltech Regional Innovation Centre, Innovation Factory and TechPlace are proud to announce a new partnership with the Sales Lab program, delivered through the Conestoga Entrepreneurship Collective (CEC), aimed at empowering international startup founders enrolled…
REfficient, a telecommunications equipment recycling and reuse company, was acquired in 2021 by Quantum Lifecycle Partners. Before founding REfficient, Stephanie McLarty was working with a major telecommunications company for an Asset Recovery Project, where she was responsible for collecting telecom equipment…
Building and running a successful startup was not part of Momwell founder and CEO Erica Djossa’s life plan. Djossa was working as a trained psychotherapist and said she planned to retire as a practicing therapist. After the birth of her…
Every day, we are amazed by the innovation that women bring to the tech world. In honour of International Women’s Day, we’re excited to celebrate and recognize the achievements of women who are constantly striving to break barriers and push…
At Haltech, our vibrant community of tech entrepreneurs thrives on collaboration, innovation, and mentorship. One founder and TechPlace resident who embodies these values and plays a pivotal role in guiding startups is Daniel Kube. As the CEO of servicePath and the esteemed…
What truly makes a difference is a founder’s ability to be resourceful - a quality that involves constantly exploring new approaches and solutions. In this realm, success demands more than just persistence; it requires an active curiosity and a profound…
International Women’s Day is Friday, March 8th and WETechAlliance is proud to shine a spotlight on some of the remarkable achievements of women-led companies in the tech industry. In honor of this global celebration of women’s contributions, we’re excited to…
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2UuWuW0eoZ4 Celebrate International Women's Day 2024 with the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre as we spotlight the achievements of women-led businesses like Fit Bodies. Fit Minds., Moon + Mana Candle Co., and TrakrSuite Inc.! Discover how these leaders are paving…
In the bustling landscape of entrepreneurship, where each venture is a unique narrative, the stories of Alex Kopacz and Matt Bellia stand out. Their journey from high school teammates to business partners is a compelling story of overcoming challenges, redefining identities, and…
Mar 5, 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…
There is no better way to start the week than a fresh breakfast and an inspiring fireside chat on community-building. During a breakfast event at the Communitech Hub, Kurtis McBride, CEO of Miovision, Michael Litt, CEO of Vidyard, and Chris…
Women remain underrepresented in cleantech despite their marked advancements and incredible potential. In a step to continue to help women entrepreneurs thrive, we’re thrilled to introduce the MaRS Women in Cleantech Network — a community that aims to celebrate,…
originally published: 2024-03-04 08:56:49 Altitude Accelerator is pleased to work with the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP), recognizing the immense value it brings to the Canadian business landscape. As a leading incubator committed to…
Burlington, Ontario, March 5, 2024 — Haltech Regional Innovation Centre, Innovation Factory and TechPlace are proud to announce a new partnership with the Sales Lab program, delivered through the Conestoga Entrepreneurship Collective (CEC), aimed at empowering international startup founders enrolled…
This post was originally written by Suhani Saigal for Communitech on January 22, 2024. Read the original article on Communitech. Waterloo startup KA Imaging’s Premium Dual-Energy Mobile System, Reveal Mobi Pro, is now available for sale in the U.S. The…
To combat the outsized carbon footprint of livestock farming, the answer may lie in creatures with teeny-tiny feet. This article was originally written by Jason McBride and published by Toronto Star on January 31, 2024. A farmer’s hours are never…
Tenomix, a pioneering medical technology company, successfully closed a $2 million all-Canadian seed funding round that will help develop a groundbreaking robotics system designed to improve the accuracy of colon cancer staging. Accurate determination of colorectal cancer stages is crucial…
The toolkit provides recommendations for supporting ongoing and new strategies, and tangible resources for community partners to implement WINDSOR, ON, March 5, 2024 via Workforce WindsorEssex – Today, Workforce WindsorEssex launched its EV Sector Talent Development, Attraction, and Retention Toolkit at ENWIN…
AUBURN HILLS, MI, March 5, 2024 via Stellantis – Dodge is igniting a new era of automotive muscle, announcing today the global debut of the world’s first and only electric muscle car and the brand’s first multi-energy muscle car: the all-new Dodge…
KITCHENER, ON — March 2nd, 2024 — Today, Uvaro is excited to announce the launch of the ‘Grow With Cleantech’ Program in strategic partnership with Boundless Accelerator. The ‘Grow With Cleantech’ Program is fueled by Upskill Canada, and is part…
The fusion of innovation and cybersecurity took centre stageNov. 27 at a showcase event where tech companies from Canada and Ukraine pitched solutions to cybersecurity challenges before an audience of industry leaders, investors and national-security stakeholders. The Canada Ukraine Innovation…
Environmental engineer Rebecca Swabey turned her effort to tackle engineering data challenges into Equator, a venture focused on speeding up the design phase of housing and infrastructure development. “I’ve spent nearly a decade in the consulting engineering industry,” Swabey, co-founder…
In a surprising twist in the tech world, Artifact, the second app of Instagram's co-founders, has announced its imminent closure, leaving its user base in search of a new and reliable source for news. As the industry bids farewell to…
The Accelerator Centre is taking to the skies February took off with an exciting announcement from the Accelerator Centre. Together with the Region of Waterloo and NAVLUE, the AC announced the launch of the inaugural Aerospace Accelerator Program. The program…
On Jan. 30, Kitchener-based ICSPI announced the release of its new Redux AFM, a special kind of microscope called an atomic force microscope (AFM). This is the company's second microscope, following its nGauge AFM released in 2017. Unlike traditional microscopes…
Finding innovative ways to reduce burnout for health-care providers was the theme at the Communitech Fast Track Health Showcase on Feb. 27, 2024. Six of Canada’s leading technology companies were selected from over 40 submissions to pitch their solutions for…
We’re back with another MaRS Monthly — bringing you the latest developments in tech across Canada. Here’s a recap for the month of February! https://www.youtube.com/embed/p5982hwuDYs The post MaRS Monthly Roundup – March 2024 appeared first on MaRS Discovery District. Original…
Tenomix, a pioneering medical technology company, successfully closed a $2 million all-Canadian seed funding round that will help develop a groundbreaking robotics system designed to improve the accuracy of colon cancer staging. Accurate determination of colorectal cancer stages is crucial…
originally published: 2024-03-01 13:16:37 Altitude Accelerator is delighted to announce the addition of Abhishek Mathur to our team of advisors. Mathur brings a wealth of experience in digital media, ICT, and financial services. His diverse skill set spans finance, marketing,…
TORONTO, ON, February 8, 2024 via GlobeNewswire – NGen has announced over $32.3 million in Global Innovation Cluster funding for 15 new advanced manufacturing projects. With industry contributions of $54.4 million, the 15 projects are valued at a total of $86.7 million.…
Canada is a powerhouse when it comes to AI business applications. Some of the most promising startups are helping companies optimize and automate financial insights, legal research and customer service — safely and securely. From the steam engine to the…
ventureLAB is thrilled to unveil the TechEdge program, an initiative that propels scale-up startups beyond their current limits by equipping them with the precise resources, strategic insights, and dynamic networks necessary for greatness. As the latest addition to ventureLAB's portfolio…
Building on the success of previous years, TechAlliance celebrates the completion of Cohort 8 of the GROW Accelerator in London, Ontario. This latest class of innovators is ready to tackle their respective challenges and capitalize on expansion opportunities. Cohort 8…
originally published: 2024-02-16 12:53:57 Hessie JonesSo we’re talking now about leadership or early stage. We actually need to guide and inspire at the early stages of business and something I’ve read is that while team and idea are important, poor…
originally published: 2024-02-20 02:12:07 Entrepreneurs shouldn’t and can’t do everything by themselves. This means seeking external funding, partners and vendors in the early stages to gain some competitive advantage.However, it is important to be intentional and aware when entering new…
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