Food security and affordability are growing challenges, especially in northern and remote communities. Additionally, enjoying local produce during the offseason anywhere in Canada is difficult. Canadians can rarely enjoy locally grown products such as blueberries, spinach, and tomatoes during the…
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.
Tech-driven solutions for supply chain challenges
- 17 May 2024
- by Communitech
Shopping online may seem effortless as you browse, click to buy and wait for your package to arrive at your doorstep. Behind the scenes of this seemingly seamless process, however, is a complex supply chain process. From a shortage of…
Virtualware and the Centre for Integrated Transportation and Mobility partner to introduce VIROO platform for design review in transportation sector
- 17 May 2024
- by Innovation Factory
This press release was originally published by Virtualware on April 7, 2024. Read the original press release here. Bilbao, Spain, April 7 , 2024.- Virtualware (EPA: MLVIR), the European leader in virtual reality has signed a partnership agreement with the…
Investors in a cautious mood given disruptions and budget constraints
- 17 May 2024
- by TechAlliance
In the latest episode of TechAlliance’s podcast Idea to Investment, that explores the fascinating intersection of entrepreneurship and investment, we sit down with Lynn Davis, President of Alegria3 Inc., an investment company dedicated to fostering social and environmental change. Read…
Vessl Prosthetics makes it to the Women+ Entrepreneur Incubator
- 17 May 2024
- by TechAlliance
Sydney Robinson, CEO and Co-Founder of Vessl Prosthetics, makes it to the second cohort of Elevate’s Women+ Entrepreneur Incubator. Through this, women & gender-diverse entrepreneurs get into a 8-week virtual incubator to gain valuable investment readiness skills, meet directly with…(Read…
Innovation Factory celebrates entrepreneurial excellence and strategic amalgamation at the Big DiF Open House event
- 17 May 2024
- by Innovation Factory
Hamilton, ON, May 9, 2024 – In celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship, Innovation Factory (iF) hosted its annual open house event, the Big DiF. The milestone event welcomed more than 300 attendees to meet up-and-coming start-ups, grow their networks and…
Communities and Startups: Does it Take the Whole Village to Build Them Up?
- 17 May 2024
- by VentureLAB
We have been often told that it takes a village to build up a startup. And indeed, that is 100% true. But where is this village, and how can my community help?My name is Nima Khadem Mohtaram, currently an advisor…
Invest Ottawa’s Path Fund Supports 18 Startups with Milestones & Growth
- 17 May 2024
- by Invest Ottawa
May 16, 2024 Invest Ottawa’s Path Fund, a new grant competition offering financial support to tech startups on their way to success, saw great success for 18 local startups. This initiative, evaluated with the help of ecosystem partner LSpark…
Healing Chronic Wounds with Swift Medical
- 17 May 2024
- by Innovation Factory
A journey of advancing wound care technology with key collaborations Swift Medical, a digital health technology company innovating wound care management to improve diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes, has emerged as a significant healthcare innovator in North America. Today, the company’s…
Therapeutic tunes: How music can transform our brains
- 16 May 2024
- by MaRS Discovery District
With the help of new tech and innovative approaches, scientists are learning that we listen to may have the power to heal what ails us. Nat King Cole’s voice is instantly recognizable as it floats through the headphones. Sonorous and…
Accelerator Centre Announces the Top 25 Startups Selected for the Final Phase of AC:Studio Programming
- 16 May 2024
- by WETechAlliance
The companies will move into Phase 3 of the AC’s innovative AC:Studio program and receive an additional $50,000 in seed funding from FedDev Ontario, mentorship from the AC’s award-winning mentor team, and tactical supports from industry experts like Uvaro, SnapPea…
Investir Ottawa et le Collège Algonquin unissent leurs forces pour dynamiser l’innovation agricole à la ferme intelligente d’Ottawa, propulsée par AgExpert
- 16 May 2024
- by Invest Ottawa
Posted in News, Press Releases By: Lindsay Kavanagh | May 16, 2024 OTTAWA, le 16 mai 2024 — Investir Ottawa, principale agence de développement économique dans le secteur du savoir, et le Collège Algonquin annoncent aujourd’hui un partenariat stratégique qui dynamisera l’innovation…
Detroit Moves Forum: Key Takeaways and Learning Opportunities in Mobility
- 12 May 2024
- by WETechAlliance
As I reflect on the recent Detroit Moves Forum, I am both energized and inspired by the dynamic discussions that took place. This gathering wasn’t just about mobility; it was about forging a future that thrives on innovative transportation solutions right…
Bringing Venezuela to Ottawa through Chicha
- 12 May 2024
- by Invest Ottawa
May 10, 2024 1055 words | 5 mins.By: Randy Gaudreau During the hot summers of Venezuela, it’s not uncommon to see a Chichero drawing a crowd. Often dressed in white robes, these iconic mobile vendors take to the busy city…
In late 2018, one of Corey Shelson’s clients at 44 North Digital Marketing, the full-service digital marketing agency he founded in 205, approached him with a request. Matt Vanos, owner of Mount Brydges-based Vanos Insulations Ltd., had built a piece…
Scaling Success: Strategic Insights for Growth-Stage Founders with David Peterson
- 6 May 2024
- by Altitude Accelerator
originally published: 2024-04-29 16:42:59 Lastly, Peterson discusses the harsh reality of startup failures, emphasizing that many such failures occur because the financial runway was not adequately planned. Founders often face a critical juncture where they decide whether to continue pouring…
How getting early buy-in from an angel investor can change everything
- 6 May 2024
- by MaRS Discovery District
Only a fraction of venture capital funding goes to women-led companies. For the co-founders of Noa Therapeutics, finding the right angel investor helped fuel the development of their biotech startup. As co-founders of the Toronto-based biotech company Noa Therapeutics, Serena…
How TACTIQL is turning commercial products into military innovations
- 6 May 2024
- by Invest Ottawa
May 2, 2024 As a seasoned veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, Mike Nelson intimately understands the potential benefits of leveraging commercial scale and innovation within a military framework. However, it wasn’t until his experience pursuing an executive MBA at…
Hiring Resources – Altitude Accelerator
- 6 May 2024
- by Altitude Accelerator
originally published: 2024-04-30 17:14:08 BREADY The BReady Talent Platform is a virtual marketplace that connects talent with employers, including startups and SMEs, hiring for tech and business roles in Brampton and Mississauga. The platform utilizes an advanced matching algorithm to match…
Budget capital gains changes are a tipping point for Canadian startups: survey
- 6 May 2024
- by MaRS Discovery District
The results of a new survey highlight tax changes and other challenges faced by Canadian startups — and the need for policies that foster innovation and growth. From massive investments in AI to additional funding for the SR&ED program…
May 1, 2024 When you can see the tulips starting to appear around the Dow’s lake area, you know spring is finally on the way! While the springtime sunshine and colours can definitely put a smile on our face, more…
Altitude is Hiring Summer Students. Apply Now!
- 6 May 2024
- by Altitude Accelerator
originally published: 2024-04-29 13:58:44 We are excited to announce Altitude is hiring four students for Summer 2024. If you are between the ages of 15 to 30 years old, you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and you are…
10 PRINT "Lessons from Commodore 64’s legacy "; Gen X founders felt a wave of nostalgia when former Commodore executive Robert Lane visited the Communitech Hub on April 1. Lane worked for the company when it introduced the Commodore 64,…
Empowering Ontario’s innovation economy
- 30 April 2024
- by TechAlliance
In a significant move to boost Ontario’s economy, the provincial government has announced an update to the Building Ontario Businesses Initiative (BOBI) to increase public procurement opportunities for Ontario-based businesses. This move will not only break down barriers and provide…
The Business + Higher Education Roundtable (BHER) is pleased to announce nine new work-integrated learning (WIL) partnerships. Thanks to generous support from the Government of Canada, post-secondary institutions and industry organizations will activate innovative approaches to increase access to experiential…
Sustainable investing: it should be your choice
- 26 April 2024
- by TechAlliance
Emily Mercy was a university business student with a background in renewable energy. She had also learned a lot about finance as she approached her fourth and final year of post-secondary education. However, it was a social finance forum in…
Shift to ‘buy Indigenous’ could add $1B to First Nations’ economy
- 24 April 2024
- by TechAlliance
A new report suggests First Nations in Canada could add as much as $1 billion to their collective economy if they focused on buying supplies from Indigenous companies. The report, released Thursday from eSupply Canada, found 396 First Nations in…
Broad Films looks to turn London into a filmmaking haven
- 23 April 2024
- by TechAlliance
London’s film and television industry status has seen a surge in activity in recent years, with notable productions such as The Amazing Race Canada, The Changeling, Harbour House, How to Die Alone, and The Green Screen Saga all being shot right here in the city. Among…
After nearly two years of relying on government grants, Tenomix Co-Founder and CEO Saumik Biswas decided in January 2023 that he needed venture capital to take the company to its next stage of growth. The timing wasn’t ideal. Rising interest…
Passionate about Crafting Compelling Web Content? (Summer Intern Role – 37.5 hours/wk) Are you a skilled journalist with a knack for captivating online audiences? Boundless Accelerator™ is on the lookout for a full-time journalist to spearhead its website’s content strategy.…
“Make sure nobody is left behind”
- 22 April 2024
- by MaRS Discovery District
Why transit is a key element in creating a fair and equitable society. When Jennifer Pennell-Ajie set out to help fix Fort Erie, Ont.’s struggling bus system in 2019, she instantly found herself up against a number of formidable obstacles.…
NLPatent revolutionizing patent data access
- 22 April 2024
- by TechAlliance
The51 met with NLPatent Co-Founders Stephanie Curcio and James Stonehill to hear their founding story, learn more about their platform and the team making it happen, and welcome them as one of their Fund II portfolio companies…(Read more)Originally published on…
Reducing our environmental impact and combating climate change requires more than bringing reusable bags to the store or using paper straws. Finding more sustainable alternatives to many of our daily activities, which drive the majority of energy and water usage…
Call for Apps: WETechAlliance Board of Directors 2024
- 21 April 2024
- by WETechAlliance
WETechAlliance is looking for individuals whose skills, passion, and experience align with our current mission and vision. WETechAlliance’s Mission is to help grow tech innovation-based companies start, sell, scale in Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent. WETechAlliance’s Vision is to…
Game on: How StellarAlgo engages sports fans
- 18 April 2024
- by MaRS Discovery District
CEO Vincent Ircandia shares his game plan for turning die-hard spectators into valuable team assets. Just about every entrepreneur stresses the importance of having a winning mindset, but Vincent Ircandia takes that sentiment to heart. The CEO and co-founder of…
Picsume Announces Advisory Board in Preparation for National Expansion
- 17 April 2024
- by WETechAlliance
Senior Executives from Top Canadian Firms to Represent the Future of Work WINDSOR, ON, April 16, 2024 – Picsume, a Windsor-founded tech company revolutionizing the recruitment process, announced its advisory board today. From diverse industry backgrounds and a broad scope of…
Flex your emotional muscles | TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario
- 16 April 2024
- by TechAlliance
With continued emphasis on well-being to build productivity, engagement and creativity in our regular everyday lives, ventures such as DifferentMatters are presented with endless opportunities to innovate the way businesses, employees and individuals view their workplace culture. In another one of such pursuits, President at DifferentMatters, Todd Attridge and Special Projects…
The Role of MVPs and the Product Evolution to Achieving Product Market Fit
- 16 April 2024
- by Altitude Accelerator
originally published: 2024-04-15 18:52:00 McCabe mentions the importance of understanding your customer, particularly early adopters of your MVP. These, in large part, will give voice to your product’s robustness against the competition. In addition, he asserts these early adopters will…
Growing the Canadian Semiconductor Ecosystem Must be a National Priority
- 15 April 2024
- by VentureLAB
Semiconductors are still in the spotlightThe importance of semiconductors became clear during the COVID-19 pandemic, when snarled global supply chains exposed weaknesses in the world’s overreliance on one part of the world for manufacturing of such critical components. Increasing tension…
Creating a more effective renting experience with QuickCasa
- 14 April 2024
- by TechAlliance
In the dynamic world of residential sales, the initial connection with potential renters or buyers is crucial. QuickCasa emerged as a groundbreaking solution designed specifically for residential communities. By integrating the power of conversational AI, QuickCasa transforms the initial stages…