The Synapse Life Science Consortium, Hamilton’s formal regional life science cluster organization, has formed a non-exclusive procurement partnership with Mohawk Medbuy (MMC). The collaboration underscores both organizations’ shared commitment to fostering an ecosystem that facilitates innovation in the health care…
A taste of the future was on the menu at the latest Communitech Breakfast with a deep dive into quantum computing. A quantum internet might not be as distant as we think, and its impact could revolutionize fields such as…
Communitech welcomed founders from Santa Catarina, Brazil, opening not just its doors in Kitchener-Waterloo but also a pathway to potential opportunities across Canada’s tech ecosystem. “This is actually my first time in Canada,” said Fernanda Parisi, lead user experience designer…
Southwestern Ontario, particularly London, ON, is becoming a hotbed for tech innovation with several scaling companies making significant strides in various industries. An industry agnostic market including businesses that are innovating and disrupting, it is no surprise that this top…
The newly launched Mission from MaRS: Better Buildings aims to help startups scale solutions to make our built environment more sustainable. Wherever you are right now, chances are you’re in a place that’s among the top contributors to carbon emissions.…
SWTCH Energy has become one of only two North American EV charging software services that have achieved OCPP 2.0.1 certification for CSMS with the Open Charge Alliance (OCA). After a thorough verification process to ensure full compliance with the standard,…
His company’s mission is clear: to leverage technology to solve real-world problems in agriculture. Moduleaf’s approach combines traditional farming wisdom with cutting-edge technology, aiming to enhance crop yields, reduce waste, and ensure a stable food supply. Varas’s innovative mindset and…
Weever launched in 2011, offering custom services to help businesses convert their websites into mobile apps. However, Weever’s founders, Steve McBride, Andrew Holden and Rob Porter soon realized that providing custom services wasn’t scalable, leading to a pivot to the…
How virtual reality can be used as a cost-effective tool to prototype, validate and scale Creating a physical prototype to demonstrate the use of your innovation can often be seen as a daunting task, requiring significant investments of time and…
Jun 25, 2024 July in Ottawa is an exciting and lively time of year time of the year, with the city bathed in warm summer sunshine and buzzing with outdoor activities. Canada Day celebrations light up the capital with fireworks,…
The Dell Women’s Entrepreneur Network offers women founders everything from mentorship to funding to help them scale their businesses. No matter how good your idea is, starting a business is incredibly hard work. It’s even harder if you’re a woman.…
The caregiving service is the first of its kind in Canada, and will be exclusively available to Collision 2024 attendees until June 23, 2024 Toronto, Ontario – ConSoul, a new platform for caregiver support solutions, is thrilled to announce the…
EVs may be a greener option, but the materials in their batteries take a heavy toll on the planet. Litus’s nanotechnology makes it easier to source energy without destroying the environment. Lithium is the lightest metal on the planet, but…
Event Series Aimed at Activating Tech Community in City’s Core WEtechAlliance is thrilled to announce the launch of Tech Connect Summer Socials, a series of exciting summertime networking events in collaboration with the City of Windsor, Rocket Innovation Studio, the University of…
For anyone struggling after having kids, finding the right support can be a challenge. With new online platforms, help could be a click away. When Patricia Tomasi began experiencing panic attacks and intrusive thoughts when her second child was three…
Opreto, a custom software development company, has achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Select Tier Partner status within the AWS Partner Network (APN), by completing AWS Certifications, and demonstrating success with customer deployments on AWS. The program will enable Opreto to…
With access to local news being negatively impacted by Meta’s new policy, preventing Canadian news outlets from sharing their content on Facebook and Instagram, we’ve rounded up some of the latest in local tech & innovation news that we want you to see.…
Markham, ON- ventureLAB proudly announces the addition of Paula Cruickshank, Senior Vice President of BDC’s Fund Investments in Venture Capital, to its esteemed Board of Directors. With a track record in supporting small and medium sized business and a wealth…
These researchers, entrepreneurs and advocates are tackling some of the toughest issues in the health sector. Using fruit flies as mini biomanufacturing plants to create next-generation medications. Building digital replicas of patients to speed up clinical trials of promising drug…
Jun 12, 2024 Welcome once again to our monthly Ottawa Business Success Snapshots feature – celebrating companies that operating and thriving in Ottawa. From companies working to develop innovative tech solutions to brick-and-mortar businesses in the heart of Ottawa’s communities,…
This press release was originally shared by KITE UHN on May 13, 2024. Read the original here. Two Innovation Factory clients, AiimSense and Helixir Medical, have been recognized for their innovative healthcare solutions at the 2024 International Conference on Aging,…
London-based Staccato AI, an innovative AI-powered music platform, announced its new partnership with Adobe Express, Adobe’s leading design tool used by over 50 million creative professionals worldwide. This strategic collaboration will bring an extensive library of royalty-free music, generated by…
Canada has long been a leader in medical breakthroughs and that tradition continues. These startups are working on solutions that could speed up diagnosis, develop promising new therapeutics and improve patient care. From advanced analytics that flag early indicators of…
This article was originally written by Eugene Ellmen for Hamilton City Magazine, Early Summer 2024 issue. Read the original article here. A $2.4-billion takeover of local startup Fusion Pharmaceuticals is showing how McMaster University and Hamilton are challenging Canada’s large cities…
For pathologists, identifying cancer-positive lymph nodes in tissue can be like searching for a needle in a haystack. With the help of ultrasound and AI, Tenomix is trying to revamp that process. At a young age, startup founder Saumik Biswas…
Wait a minute, Mr. Postman Six Canadian startups pitched their solutions to address challenges in the global supply chain on May 8 at the Communitech Fast Track Cities Showcase. The showcase event, sponsored by supply chain logistics solution provider Purolator,…
As the tech world gears up for Collision 2024, the highly anticipated “Olympics of Tech” conference, Windsor-Essex is set to make an appearance. This event, taking place in Toronto June 17-20, brings together industry leaders, startups, and entrepreneurs from across the…
originally published: 2024-06-06 09:47:43 Oliver Lang Hi Hessie, very nice to to be here and and thank you for having us. Hessie Jones OK, I’ll. I’ll start with you Oliver. Tell me about your vision for intelligence, intelligence, city and a bit about…
ScaleUP Accelerator seeking high-growth potential tech and innovation-based businesses in Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent WEtech Alliance is thrilled to announce applications are now open for Cohort 8 of its award-winning ScaleUP Accelerator program supporting growth for tech and innovation-based businesses in the…
Long lines at stores. Bare shelves. Shortages of household essentials like toilet paper. These were the scenes we witnessed at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, as life returns to normal, there’s another worry: that the threat of a…
originally published: 2024-06-06 14:59:19 Amir Feizpour Thanks for having me, Hessie. I’m excited about our conversation. Hessie Jones So let’s start with you, because you’ve been doing artificial intelligence for a while. So why don’t you take us through your background you’ve also…
The next evolution of policing has arrived in Windsor; on two wheels. Thanks to a new one-year pilot project with local tech firm Monerus, Windsor Police Services has bridged the connectivity gap for officers deployed on bicycles, equipping them with a “tech box”…
Written by: Tasha Budhai Content Innovo. is a full-service B2B content marketing agency with a primary focus on supporting agencies and small organizations with multichannel and multiplatform content. Content Innovo. was founded by current CEO Denise Bedell. In…
originally published: 2024-06-06 11:41:01 https://open.spotify.com/episode/2RMJIZvC1l8qLnQfbgn0he Transcript Hessie Jones So now we have the emergence of large language models, and today we’re starting to see the speed of adoption, how we communicate, how we research, how we improve our productivity has…
There is Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) and there is Additive Manufacturing (AM) – or 3D Printing. Putting the “AM in CAM”, local software development company CAMufacturing Solutions has remained at the forefront of innovation in the manufacturing industry in the Windsor-Essex region…
WEtechAlliance is pleased to welcome Aislyn Laurent to our team in the role of Digital Marketing Specialist. Aislyn Laurent is a passionate community advocate with over 5 years of experience building strong partnerships with industry, talent and research. With an MSc.…
In case you missed it- ventureLAB launched its first international mission with a trip to Asia. ventureLAB's Mission to Asia was all about making connections and sparking excitement across Hong Kong, Taiwan, and mainland China. The ventureLAB team was…
Early on in his career, Wheel Easy founder Dennis Ho knew that he wanted to work with cars for a living. He also learned that he enjoyed interacting with clients and creating positive experiences for his customers. And he wanted…
Ever wonder what goes on at the Communitech Hub? Beyond the infamous red slide, the bottomless coffee and the history within the Tannery building in downtown Kitchener, is a tech ecosystem bursting with innovation. Over 260 people attended the Communitech…
This article was originally written by Andrew Seale for The Globe and Mail on May 30, 2024. Read the original article here. Brent Downey’s zero-waste vertical-farming startup Urban Stalk has attracted a broad base of support. His Brant County-based business…
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