Scientists are using molecular engineering to create tiny objects with wild and wonderful properties, thanks to quantum mechanics. The blue morpho is one of nature’s great illusionists. It stands out even among the attention-grabbing ranks of butterflies, with iridescent wings…
Feb 12, 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. Five inspirational…
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To build better, more trustworthy technology, AI developers are putting people front and centre. Canada is a bit of a prodigy when it comes to artificial intelligence. Geoffrey Hinton and Yoshua Bengio’s game-changing research on artificial neural networks in the…
February 5, 2024, LONDON, Ontario — interVal, a leading provider of software that empowersAccounting Firms and Financial Institutions with automated insights for SMB clients, proudlyannounces the appointment of Dave Bunce, CPA CA, as its new Director of Partnerships. With arich…
Feb 6, 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…
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the seventh cohort of ventureLAB’s Hardware Catalyst Initiative. This competitive program is designed to propel the development of hardware and semiconductor-focused innovations, empowering Canadian companies to thrive, expand, and shape the technologies…
By targeting the hundreds of thousands of windows in urban areas, Morgan Solar’s smart blind systems not only help reduce heating and cooling needs, they also convert solar energy into electricity. In the fight against climate change, some innovators are…
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Mediacorp Canada Inc., the organizers of the annual Canada’s Top 100 Employers project, has unveiled the Southwestern Ontario’s Top Employers (2024). “We are honoured to be able finally to bring readers stories about the best employers in Southwestern Ontario,” said…
Taking a customer-first approach Tech companies can grow through funding or acquisition—so how does a founder know which strategy to pursue and when the right time is? On Jan. 18, Miovision announced it had acquired CJ Hensch & Associates, a…
Meet the Waterloo company that is making it easier to find a spot — even in the country’s most congested cities. We’ve all felt it: That unique brand of frustration that bubbles up when you’re looking for a parking spot.…
Celebrating the history of entrepreneurship and innovation among Black Canadians Annually in February, there is a wide array of celebrations, events, and activities commemorating Black History Month. Here in Canada, it is an opportunity to honour the legacy of people…
originally published: 2024-02-05 04:01:13 Bryan Duarte is a seasoned social venturist, impact investor, entrepreneur, and licensed professional engineer. Duarte is Altitude Accelerator’s newest Entrepreneur-in-Residence. He has cultivated an entrepreneurial spirit since childhood, having initiated his first business venture at…
originally published: 2024-02-05 03:02:38 Welcome back to part two of a 3-part article originally featured in Forbes. We reached out to startup investors and advisors in Canada and the US: Shirley Speakman, Senior Partner with Cycle Capital, Giselle Melo, Managing Director at MATR (matter)…
By targeting the hundreds of thousands of windows in urban areas, Morgan Solar’s smart blind system not only helps reduce heating and cooling needs, it also converts solar energy into electricity. In the fight against climate change, some innovators are…
originally published: 2024-01-24 11:43:57 Hessie JonesOkay, so tell me why SEO is important today as it was 20 years ago. What were your, I guess, early experiences of search? What did it look like back then? And what were some…
According to Jaron Waldman, Chief Product Officer of Cohere, generative artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) are the next major platform shift in computing. “Every 15 years, major tech shifts like PCs, the internet and mobiles redefine how we…
Posted in Blog, Thrive in Ottawa Jan 28, 2024 By: Randy Gaudreau Since 2008, Babcock, a leading global engineering support solutions provider, has been expanding its reach into global markets, and its growth is presenting new opportunities for tech talent…
Tell us a bit about yourself. I’m Robiat, nearing graduation from St Clair College and proud to be a certified DevOps engineer. I find joy in exploring the dynamic world of technology, driven by a passion for its continuous evolution.…
Jan 30, 2024 February has arrived, and the capital has become a picturesque wonderland. Winter events are taking place – people started skating on the Rideau Canal, and we cannot wait for the Winterlude this year! With ice sculptures, outdoor…
January 31, 2024 Sudbury, Ontario / Verv Technologies (Verv) today announced it has received $100,000 from the Canadian MedTechAlliance (CAMEDA) to accelerate its path towards product completion in 2024. “We are grateful and truly appreciative of this financial support,”…
originally published: 2024-02-01 09:08:15 Amidst the flurry of innovation and disruption, 2024 is expected to be a pivotal one for the investment and startup landscape. To find success in this dynamic and complex market, we need to anticipate the trends…
Pittsburgh, Penn., January 26, 2024 – The Technology Councils of North America (TECNA) is pleased to announce the election of Christina Fox, CEO of TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario and Kara Lowe, CEO of KC Tech Council to its Board of Directors.…
Each February, it’s important for organizations and people with a voice to speak for those who experience a lack of equity and systemic barriers in the Black entrepreneur community. While it’s important to acknowledge the many brilliant people who identify…
In the ever-evolving world of startups, building successful ventures goes beyond just innovative ideas and market analysis - it lies in the strength and diversity of your startup’s team. We sat down with Hilary Kilgour, a venture growth advisor in…
Discover the common myths about SR&ED financing and how you fund your business' growth with ventureLAB Partner, Easly.SR&ED financing is a specialized funding source for Canadian businesses, gaining popularity among startups and scaleups nationwide. It's a form of tax credit…
On Jan. 18, Miovision announced it had acquired CJ Hensch & Associates, a Texas-based traffic technology company. While this is Miovision’s fifth acquisition, it is unique in that CJ Hensch is one of Miovision’s customers. The company was an early…
originally published: 2024-01-25 12:04:35 Hessie JonesSo we’re going to be diving deeper into this topic, why it’s taken the world by storm, why you should also be cautious and interrogate the efficacy of these kinds of tools, and more importantly,…
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$4.5 million for next phase of the Hardware Catalyst Initiative, supporting 30 technology companies while creating and maintaining over 170 jobs in southern OntarioJanuary 16, 2024 – Markham, OntarioSouthern Ontario is home to some of the most dynamic and diverse…
Today we have the honor of interviewing Dr. Theo Versteegh, Co-Founder and CEO/CTO of Topspin Technologies LTD, the creator of the TopSpin360, a neck training device used for concussion risk reduction. It is the first patented multi-planar dynamic neuromuscular neck strengthening…
originally published: 2024-01-16 07:58:15 by Taylor McAuliffe In the fast-paced realm of technology, where innovation reigns supreme, a glaring disparity persists – the lack of representation and recognition for women. Despite the industry’s rapid evolution, women continue to find themselves…
We are very excited to announce our second class of Techstars Physical Health in Fort Worth, Texas. Building on a great first year with stellar founders and companies who have seen great growth since the end of the first cohort,…
Insights shared at the recent MaRS Climate Impact could help move the needle on climate change. Last year was the hottest on record — by a large margin. In fact, temperatures in 2023 “likely exceed those of any period in at…
Innovation and creativity are driving forces in today’s economy and it’s more important than ever for your company, regardless of size, to leverage and protect your intellectual property (IP) to maintain a competitive edge and fuel long-term success. As a…
Waterloo startup KA Imaging’s Premium Dual-Energy Mobile System, Reveal Mobi Pro™, is now available for sale in the U.S. The product, a collaboration with UMG/Del Medical, is a mobile system integrated with the Reveal™ 35C, making it capable of offering…
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Info-Tech Research Group, one of the leading global research and advisory firms, today announced the appointment of Tom Zehren as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Effective February 1, 2024, Zehren will step into the executive role while David Godfrey, the firm’s current CEO, will transition…(Read…
From cyber sleuths to vertical farmers, meet the innovators making a difference this year. There’s a rather long list of problems to solve in 2024: climate change, chronic diseases, cybercrime, food insecurity, to name just a few. But across the…
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