Is it truly the most wonderful time of the year? As December approaches, so does the holiday season! With lights donning every street in the city, store shelves filled with chocolates and decorations and shoppers trying to get through their…
Dec 12, 2023 At Invest Ottawa, we are committed to a continuous journey of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). Recognizing that the richness of diverse perspectives is integral to innovation and growth, we actively seek out opportunities to evaluate, learn,…
Written by: Shawna Hamilton Purchase Upcycled/Refurbished. No, it’s not ‘regifting’! Many retailers and local makers take unique pieces of furniture or décor destined for landfill, and give it a new life with fresh paint, functional parts, or a modern…
originally published: 2023-12-11 16:40:21 Three Core Risks Facing Any Startup When approaching investors, building your presentations and finalizing your pitch, founders must address three core risks every startup faces:Can you build the product?Are there people who want to buy this…
Canadian startup RideShark swam away with $25,000 in prize money at the recent Communitech-led Fast Track Cities Showcase. The event featured five Canadian technology companies presenting solutions to a set of transportation and supply chain challenges that have far-reaching implications for cities,…
Canadian startup RUNWITHIT Synthetic’s modelling platform can test everything from how well an evacuation plan will work to the impact of greenbelt preservation. In a convention hall in Santa Clara, California, 1,000 people braced themselves for an earthquake. The lights…
Canadian startup RideShark swam away with $25,000 in prize money at the recent Communitech-led Fast Track Cities Showcase. The event featured five Canadian technology companies presenting solutions to a set of transportation and supply chain challenges that have far-reaching implications for cities,…
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Bobaek America’s new facility will boost Ontario’s automotive supply chain and create 144 good-paying jobs MEDIA RELEASE via Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Windsor, Ontario, December 11, 2023 — The Ontario government is welcoming a $35 million investment by Bobaek America…
On December 6, 2023, ventureLAB hosted Honorary Manuel Tovar, Costa Rica's Minister of Foreign Trade, and delegates, for a strategic roundtable, bringing together leaders from Canadian scale-ups in hardtech. The focus was on exploring global opportunities in the semiconductor industry…
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In the ever-evolving landscape of entrepreneurship and business, striking the right balance between employee happiness and organizational success remains a perpetual challenge. To shed light on this issue, we sat down with Garry Chan, one of the accomplished advisors at…
In the quiet streets of a small Canadian town, where the hum of local businesses once echoed through close-knit communities, a transformative journey begins. Picture a local boutique, beloved by residents but struggling to compete in an increasingly digital landscape.…
As we step into 2024, the hardtech landscape is undergoing dynamic changes, and ventureLAB is thrilled to showcase five companies, from the Hardware Catalyst Initiative, that exemplify the spirit of innovation across the region. From MedTech wearable solutions to user-generated…
Giving a presentation is hard, but like anything, practice makes perfect. Over the course of the last decade, I’ve had the pleasure of representing some of the world’s top keynote speakers, booking them for engagements all around the world. One…
At Spark Centre, we are proud to celebrate the remarkable success of all of our clients. One of the most recent successes being celebrated is Cinareo’s first place title at this year’s SheBoot Grand Finale Pitch event. This annual initiative…
“Moving to Windsor has, by far, been the greatest decision I’ve made in the past three years,” boasts Mayank Balakrishnan, the visionary behind Fetherstill Inc., “Not only for my family but also for my startup.” Mayank brings a wealth of experience and…
Startup Tali AI is on a mission to make doctors’ lives easier. As physicians grapple with paperwork fatigue, Tali AI wants to help – armed with a voice-enabled AI virtual scribe tailored to the unique needs of clinicians. Doctors are…
Nastaran Saberi, CTO and co-founder of GeoMate, began her entrepreneurial journey when she recognized inefficiencies in the conventional methods of map making. "I sensed the gap in the traditional map-making process. It is essential, but it is expensive, complex and…
Windsor, ON, December 5, 2023 – Four scaling businesses, within a diverse cross-section of regional sectors, got the chance to pitch in front of a group of seasoned investors and industry experts for a top prize of $20,000. The scaleups are…
Few of us think about what happens down the drain. But there’s a surprising amount of innovation going on — including new ways to clean wastewater and novel methods to generate power from it. Canadians flush the toilet. A lot.…
Proof Line Farm is no spring chicken – the McNaughton family has been farming since the 1850s – but the chickens purchased last year are the catalyst for the business’s next chapter. After finding success selling eggs at a roadside…
Toronto-based Enersion’s system converts solar radiation into cooling, heating and electricity — producing four times more energy than solar panels alone. Hanif Montazeri has always been obsessed with devices. Growing up in Iran, he and his brother loved to make…
Jitto wins first place at 2023 Hi5 Pitch Competition On November 30th, the Burlington Convention Centre buzzed with excitement as we hosted the much-anticipated Hi5 Pitch Competition. The stage was set, the pitches were primed, and the energy was electric!…
Jitto wins first place at 2023 Hi5 Pitch Competition On November 30th, the Burlington Convention Centre buzzed with excitement as we hosted the much-anticipated Hi5 Pitch Competition. The stage was set, the pitches were primed, and the energy was electric!…
Securing investment The cybersecurity business continues to be a safe bet for investors – and companies in Waterloo Region are reaping the benefits. Kitchener-based cybersecurity startup Cavelo announced a raise of CDN$5 million in venture capital in November. The raise…
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The protection and commercialization of an idea can be a stressful and risky endeavor. In plain terms, two main concerns encapsulate the bulk of the uncertainties when it comes to commercializing an invention: Can I stop others from using my idea?Can…
Canadian startup RideShark swam away with $25,000 in prize money at the recent Communitech-led Fast Track Cities Showcase. The event featured five Canadian technology companies presenting solutions to a set of transportation and supply chain challenges that have far-reaching implications for cities,…
Cleantech startup Lite-1, winner of this year’s Mission from MaRs Climate Technology Venture Diversity Award, shares the benefits of creating a workplace ‘culture of curiosity.’ Over the years, tech has struggled to diversify its workforce. And the cleantech sector is…
LONDON, ON. November 24, 2023 — Following the launch of the fourth London Innovation Challenge, TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario, alongside an adjudication panel of local industry leaders, announced Broad Films and Joydrop Ltd. as the winners of the Challenge at…
Are you a Medtech (i.e. medical technology) company looking to sell into the healthcare system? What programs and services are available to help Ontario MedTech companies navigate procurement processes and sell into healthcare system? What are the best practices that…
Canadian startup RideShark swam away with $25,000 in prize money at the recent Communitech-led Fast Track Cities Showcase. The event featured five Canadian technology companies presenting solutions to a set of transportation and supply chain challenges that have far-reaching implications…
From Wi-Fi to power stations, roads to pipelines, our infrastructure is stressed. Built for a climate that no longer exists, our systems are failing at an increasing pace. But to fix what’s broken goes beyond structural repair — we also…
Forecasting future outbreaks is becoming increasingly complex. But as infectious disease specialist Kamran Khan explains, this is an area where algorithms can help. The Asian tiger mosquito lives only a few weeks and flies less than a kilometre in its…
originally published: 2023-11-28 01:04:53 Every time your prospective client opens their mouth, it gives you an opportunity. The more you know about the client, the better you can serve them. They will tell you what is worrying them, and from…
Exploring the unknown is a brave task, and when it comes to EV (Electric Vehicle) comprehension, many Canadians are still struggling to break through knowledge barriers and get involved. Darryl Croft and John Beckett, Co-Founders of the EV-centered venture, Electric…
originally published: 2023-11-28 01:09:02 The Journey to Product-Market FitBuilding Superhuman was no easy feat, and Vohra candidly shares the challenges he faced, especially in achieving product-market fit. He explains that while it is the holy grail for startups, the point…
Nov 28, 2023 Even if it isn’t officially recognized as a bilingual city, the French language has always been an integral part of the culture of the capital of Canada. According to 2016 census data, 42.7% of the French population…
Nov 28, 2023 It’s hard to believe, but December is already here! Residents here in Ottawa are already getting into the holiday spirit as we discover our surroundings being ornated gradually with festive trees, animated lights, and beautiful showpieces. …
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