“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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The HardTech Investor Network is very excited to announce the appointment of the new HardTech Investor Network Selection Committee, Membership Committee and Advisory Board members. These appointments are critical to driving the future strategic growth of the network as it…
Markham company QEA Tech uses drones to conduct its in-depth energy audits, which helps building managers improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. It was a cold January night in 2021 when Amir Ashrafizadeh heard the shouts. The drone operator…
HAMILTON, ON, November 23, 2023 — Yesterday, Innovation Factory hosted ‘Molecules and Masterpieces’, an exclusive networking event that celebrated recipients and partners of the Southern Ontario Pharmaceutical & Health Innovation Ecosystem (SOPHIE) Program. The event brought the program’s community together…
By Elaine Della-Mattia, The Sault StarPublished Oct 12, 2023_When Brittany Park decided to turn her personal Kombucha recipe into a commercial operation, she didn’t think it would take her a year to get off the ground. Park, co-owner and brew…
Food insecurity is a major and persistent problem in Canada, especially in northern regions. Approximately 7 million Canadians live in food-insecure situations.AgriTech North is tackling this challenge head-on. The Dryden-based company runs a year-round indoor agriculture centre where it grows and…
November 15, 2023 / TORONTO, ON / DiagnaMed Holdings Corp. (“DiagnaMed” or the “Company”) (CSE: DMED) (OTCQB: DGNMF), a generative artificial intelligence healthcare company, is pleased to announce it has been accepted into the Southern Ontario Pharmaceutical & Health Innovation…
In the ever-evolving business landscape, where uncertainty is a constant, insights from serial entrepreneur and best-selling author Shannon Susko emerge as a beacon of strategic clarity. The author of The M Game and three other books will share her Three-year…
As the stars align and the holiday season glimmers with promise, those who seek the treasures of online shopping may find themselves lost in a sea of options. As someone who loves shopping online, the holiday season is one of…
A thoughtful toy designed to inspire compassion one adventure at a time Toronto, ON, November 13, 2023 – Meet The Kindness MouseTM the first in a series of mindful toys from Wonderwell Toy Co. designed to inspire and nurture good…
At U of T’s Acceleration Consortium labs, artificial intelligence and robotics carry out routine tasks, speeding up the development of new materials to help with everything from drug development to climate solutions. At first glance, there’s nothing out of the…
On November 8, Yuri Navarro, an experienced investor and member of ventureLAB’s HardTech Investor Network, moderated a panel at the 2023 HardTech Summit. The panel, titled "Driving Investment in Canadian Hardware Startups: What Do VCs Consider?", featured three diverse experts…
In a quick but fruitful three years in business, southwestern Ontario-based venture, ChargerQuest, has become Canada’s Electric Vehicle (EV) infrastructure company. Building one of the most comprehensive and innovative EV charging networks in the industry, ChargerQuest operates coast-to-coast, with chargers…
Markham, ON –ventureLAB concluded its 3rd annual HardTech Summit on November 8 & 9 in partnership with York Region, bringing together 800 global leaders, founders, partners, innovators, government officials and regulators both virtually and in person at Toronto Marriott Markham.…
The future of the automobile is electric. Yet the surge in electric vehicles raises critical concerns regarding battery creation, disposal and recycling. What will happen once all those cars reach the end of the road? In this episode of Solve…
November 15, 2023 / Toronto, ON – Topology Health, a Toronto-area startup, has created an innovative, AI-powered toolkit that enables healthcare providers to quickly connect new applications to their electronic health records – often within just a few hours. The…
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