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…
(DJ Khaled voice) …and another one! Miovision continued its acquisition streak by purchasing Beaverton, Oregon-based Traffic Technology Services (TTS). The company is Miovision’s second acquisition in 2024, following the purchase of traffic data collection company CJ Hensch & Associates in…
Nadia Ladak met one of the first rules of entrepreneurship by identifying a gap in serving a market – a market that happens to comprise half the world. “It’s an issue that affects half the population yet there had been…
Mar 12, 2024 By: Randy Gaudreau1,375 words – 7 minutes “That’s just the way we’ve always done it.” Even if the quote above isn’t directly attributable to anyone, it’s one that’s commonly echoed by many business owners who are perfectly…
We were lucky to catch up with Stephanie Curcio recently and have shared our conversation below. Hi Stephanie, thanks for joining us today. How did you come up with the idea for your business? Being an intellectual property professional working…
Posted in News, Press Releases Mar 14, 2024 NATO Collaboration Will Fuel New Global Opportunity and Impact in Canada’s Capital, a Global Tech Hub Ottawa, Ontario – March 14, 2024: Area X.O, the R&D complex operated by Invest Ottawa that…
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Mar 20, 2024 1015 words | 5 minutesBy: Amanda Speroni In today’s world, startups are always looking for new ways to accelerate growth and expansion. This year, Invest Ottawa collaborated with the Institut Innovation Gatineau and the Consulate General of…
Expansion projects by four companies will create 153 new, local jobs WINDSOR, ON, April 11, 2024 – The Ontario government is supporting $125 million in investments by four companies to expand local manufacturing capacity in the automotive and food processing…
Congratulations to Stephanie Curcio, CEO & Co-Founder at NLPatent, Sheida Shahi, CEO & Co-Founder at Adaptis, and Laura Gabor, COO & Co-Founder at ecologicca who were recognized in The Peak’s Emerging Leaders 2024…(Read more). Originally published on The Peak Original…
A Q&A with Innovation Factory’s CEO, David Carter On April 2, 2024, Innovation Factory and Haltech Regional Innovation Centre announced their amalgamation. Known for helping entrepreneurs and start-ups launch, build, and scale their businesses, the two organizations have combined their…
Toronto-based fintech company Brim Financial, which provides a digital platform and services for credit card issuance and management, has announced a Series C raise of $85 million. “This funding will accelerate Brim’s growth and fuel our international expansion,” said CEO…
In an interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Nadia Ladak, the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Marlow, shared her inspiring journey from conceptualizing Marlow during her university days to establishing it as a gender-inclusive, eco-friendly menstrual care brand…(Read more).…
Ottawa innovators are using the cellulose structures found in fruits and veggies to develop plant-based meats. The unusual method also holds great promise for treating spinal cord injuries. Étienne Cuerrier is not someone you’d expect to work in vegan cuisine.…
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…
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