originally published: 2023-10-30 16:21:31 We are proud to welcome this Fall’s cohort of tech startup talent to the Altitude Accelerator Incubator program 2023! Click on the tiles below to learn more about the respective companies! The post Welcome to our…
News from across the Regional Innovation Centres
We have gathered news from all the regional innovation centres (RICs) in Ontario. Be sure to connect with your local RIC to be a part of your local ecosystem.
London Ventures and Talent Collaborate for Integrated Learning Opportunity
- 31 October 2023
- by TechAlliance
As one of the Fastest Growing Tech Markets in North America, London has seen astonishing development in tech and innovation in the past few years. This achievement is supported by the significant talent that comes into this city through our…
The Printer Becomes Extinct: Digitization of Business Workflows
- 30 October 2023
- by TechAlliance
The adoption of automation and digitization into our day-to-day lives isn’t always easy. For some, it’s a matter of the unknown, like your grandma who is eagerly learning to flip the camera on Facetime. For others, it’s years of historically…
BDC injects additional $50 million into Seed Venture Fund for startups
- 30 October 2023
- by Communitech
Montreal, Quebec (October 30, 2023) – BDC today announced an additional $50-million injection into its Seed Venture Fund, dedicated to supporting emerging Canadian startups with the funding they need to bring their vision to life, to help them scale and…
Women Driven Mobility YQG Breakfast
- 30 October 2023
- by WETechAlliance
WINDSOR, ON (October 23, 2023) – WETechAlliance, in collaboration with its partners, is excited to announce the highly anticipated second annual Women Driven Mobility YQG Breakfast. This dynamic event will take place on November 1 at Caesars Windsor and promises to…
A Check-in with Last Year’s Hi5 Pitch Competition Winners: Where They’re at Now
- 30 October 2023
- by Haltech
Stratosphere.io CEO Braden Dennis and Haltech CEO Shann McGrail at Hi5 2022 From the spark of innovation to the flame of success, Hi5 Pitch Competition winners are illuminating our region. Last year’s Hi5 Pitch Competition was a testament to the…
A Check-in with Last Year’s Hi5 Pitch Competition Winners: Where They’re at Now
- 30 October 2023
- by Haltech
Stratosphere.io CEO Braden Dennis and Haltech CEO Shann McGrail at Hi5 2022 From the spark of innovation to the flame of success, Hi5 Pitch Competition winners are illuminating our region. Last year’s Hi5 Pitch Competition was a testament to the…
Welcome to our Investor Readiness Cohort Fall 2023!
- 29 October 2023
- by Altitude Accelerator
originally published: 2023-10-30 16:45:56 The post Welcome to our Investor Readiness Cohort Fall 2023! appeared first on Altitude Accelerator. Original Article on Altitude Accelerator
WEtech Partners with Workforce WindsorEssex to Enhance Tech Job Board
- 27 October 2023
- by WETechAlliance
WINDSOR, ON (October 26, 2023) – WETechAlliance, a Regional Innovation Centre serving the Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent regions, is excited to announce its partnership with Workforce WindsorEssex to enhance its tech job board. This collaboration aims to provide job seekers with a one-stop destination…
The road ahead for electric vehicles
- 27 October 2023
- by MaRS Discovery District
Three key challenges to the widespread use of EVs — and ideas for overcoming them. Canada has potential to be an electric vehicle powerhouse. With a domestic battery supply chain in the works, $1.7 billion in consumer purchase incentives and…
Six months after SVB collapse, startups are adjusting to a new reality
- 26 October 2023
- by MaRS Discovery District
The worst fears didn’t come to pass and stability has returned, but the funding landscape has been changed. When Silicon Valley Bank imploded last March, it seemed like confirmation the tech boom had run its course. There are few clearer…
10 Ottawa Tech Companies with Job Openings in November 2023
- 26 October 2023
- by Invest Ottawa
Oct 25, 2023 After enjoying the warmth of the fall for a long time, you must be surprised to feel a bit of chilling wind gusts every now and then! Well, because it’s almost November. Nevertheless, you can still enjoy…
RainStick: a TIME-tested invention – Communitech
- 26 October 2023
- by Communitech
RainStick, a Canadian water-sustainability shower system, has been named one of the Best Inventions of 2023 by TIME. RainStick Shower, which makes the RainStick, describes its flagship product as a WiFi-enabled circular shower system that can reduce water and energy…
WEtech Returns to Emerging Technologies at Caesars Windsor
- 25 October 2023
- by WETechAlliance
As the region prepares for the Emerging Technologies in Automation Conference & Trade Show, WETechAlliance-supported companies are set to participate in the second annual Startup Zone. This event takes place in Windsor on November 2 and will unite global leaders…
Grab your popcorn! Windsor’s annual Windsor International Film Festival, AKA ‘WIFF’, has returned for 2023! Over the course of 11 days, starting Thursday, October 26 to Sunday, November 5, the upcoming festival is scheduled to present an astounding 185 feature films…
originally published: 2023-10-25 12:41:21 Robert Simon Sure. So Now Vertical is a vertical intelligence software and services company, and the fundamental mission is to help a variety of different companies unlock the value that they have hidden inside their data, their…
If you’ve ever had a sit-down conversation with an entrepreneur, it’s common to hear that their journey the founder decided to pivot, either to accommodate the changing trends or to meet the market demands. However, for the innovators at EXAR…
Trending in Tech: A Golden Opportunity with Golden Layout Technology
- 25 October 2023
- by Invest Ottawa
Posted in Blog, Thrive in Ottawa Oct 25, 2023 By: Randy GaudreauWords: 1,072 | 9 minutes In our recurring Trending in Tech blog series, we shine a spotlight on tech companies in Ottawa that are growing and creating new opportunities…
Eye3Concepts Inc. Accelerates Commercialization Plans for its Innovative Drug Testing Device with Help from Hamilton’s Life Science Ecosystem
- 25 October 2023
- by Innovation Factory
David Wilson founded Eye3concepts Inc. (Eye3) as a medical device company to address the unmet needs of the drug testing market. He recognized that the speed and sensitivity of existing drug tests were inadequate for the market, as the demand…
Alimentiv and Satisfai Health Join Hands to Provide AI-powered Tool For Endoscopic Video Analysis
- 25 October 2023
- by TechAlliance
London, Canada and Vancouver, Canada – Alimentiv, a global contract research organization (CRO) providing clinical trials, central image management, precision medicine, and real-world evidence services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, and Satisfai Health, a Vancouver-based software company focused on the…
Cleantech Commons and ProLytics Research Synergies Launch New Knowledge Partnership
- 24 October 2023
- by TechAlliance
Peterborough, September 26, 2023 – Cleantech Commons at Trent University in Peterborough, Ontario, and ProLytics Research Synergies have concluded a new “knowledge partnership” designed to boost the support available to cleantech start-up and spinout ventures when developing, testing, and scaling their novel products. ProLytics offers customized…
This Halifax company is helping communities optimize the built environment
- 24 October 2023
- by MaRS Discovery District
By adding smart sensors to streetlights, Liveable Cities provides municipalities with information to help tackle everything from congestion and noise levels to air quality and pedestrian safety. Cities can be like children. We want them. We spawn them. But then…
Technology adoption starts with human connection. In the agriculture space, technological developments are advancing the farming industry, but the trusted experts and reliable connections are the reason these innovations having lasting impact. Active and accredited ground truthing, experimentation and a…
Techtoberfest is when the Hub comes alive with food, drinks, networking and Gemütlichkeit! This year’s Techtoberfest was a celebration of the tech community during Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest, a two-week celebration of German culture, music and food. Here are some photos from…
Canadian Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Champions of Inclusive Growth
- 23 October 2023
- by TechAlliance
Calgary, Alberta — October 14, 2023 — The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is proud to honour the winners of the prestigious Inclusive Growth Awards, recognizing outstanding efforts to advance economic reconciliation and foster diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the Canadian…
2022 Synapse Cluster Report: A Year of Breakthroughs and Boundless Possibilities for Hamilton’s Life Sciences Cluster
- 23 October 2023
- by Innovation Factory
HAMILTON, ONTARIO – The Synapse Life Science Consortium is pleased to announce the release of the 2022 Hamilton Life Science Cluster Report. The report highlights another year of remarkable growth and groundbreaking achievements in 2022. With transformational research and innovations…
Amplify Capital’s Kathryn Wortsman wants every dollar to make a difference. The firm invests in promising startups working in education, healthcare and the environment. Kathryn Wortsman honed her skills as a venture capitalist in New York, but it has been…
Miovision raises another CDN$36M – Communitech
- 23 October 2023
- by Communitech
It seems investors can’t get enough of Miovision. The Kitchener-based maker of traffic-management technology has closed a CDN$36-million tranche, adding to a CDN$260-million raise announced earlier this year. The combined CDN$296 million will help Miovision continue to grow organically and…
Innovation Factory launches Canadian MedTechAlliance Program
- 20 October 2023
- by Innovation Factory
With support from the Government of Canada, Innovation Factory launches the Canadian MedTechAlliance (CAMEDA) program. HAMILTON, ON (October 20, 2023) – Today, the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), visited…
Grand River Hospital named CAN Health Edge of the Year
- 20 October 2023
- by Communitech
Grand River Hospital in Kitchener has been named the 2023 CAN Health Network Edge of the Year, a national honour that recognizes an institution’s commitment to improving health care through Canadian innovation. The award was announced this week at the…
Making it work: How Axonify is optimizing employee satisfaction
- 19 October 2023
- by MaRS Discovery District
Where and how we do our jobs is still in flux. But as CEO Carol Leaman argues, the need to support staff remains key. Serial entrepreneur Carol Leaman knows the value of taking a risk. In 2011, when Google wanted…
Going viral: Can AI predict the next pandemic?
- 19 October 2023
- by MaRS Discovery District
The next pandemic — it’s a question of when not if. Climate change is altering how and where diseases spread, and our insatiable love of travel means that viruses are now showing up in places they’ve never been before. Forecasting…
How Kids Help Phone is using AI to help youth in need
- 18 October 2023
- by MaRS Discovery District
The mental health charity is tapping into startup tech expertise with a new $2-million innovation challenge in partnership with MaRS and Elevate. Youth mental health took a nosedive during the pandemic. In a study from StatsCanada, 57 percent of teens…
Advice from an investor: 3 strategies to navigate funding rounds
- 18 October 2023
- by Innovation Factory
Understand how to fundraise in the current economic environment as an early-stage start-up It’s exhilarating to start your own venture. You’ve been pouring in time, energy, and even your own money, and you are hoping it all pays off. And…
Ontario Investing in Hydrogen to Fuel Province’s Growing Economy
- 17 October 2023
- by WETechAlliance
MEDIA RELEASE via Government of Ontario MARKHAM, ON (OCTOBER 17, 2023) – The Ontario government announced the first six projects that will receive funding through the new Hydrogen Innovation Fund, which will kickstart and develop opportunities for low-carbon hydrogen to serve as a…
WIndsor Google Developers Group: DevFest Returns
- 16 October 2023
- by WETechAlliance
WINDSOR, ON (October 17, 2023) – The Windsor Google Developers Group (GDG) is thrilled to announce the fourth annual Windsor-Essex DevFest, scheduled for Saturday, October 28, 2023. This event promises to be filled with networking, cutting-edge technology discussions, and opportunities for…
Why it pays to ask customers what they really want
- 16 October 2023
- by MaRS Discovery District
By listening to their clients, these Canadian entrepreneurs were able to build better products — and speed up their company’s growth. “Fail fast” is a popular adage in the startup world. But blindly following that principle, can be costly if…
Mastering Marketing ROI: How to Escape the Budget Black Hole
- 16 October 2023
- by Altitude Accelerator
originally published: 2023-10-13 18:27:58 The rise of digital platforms has significantly enhanced marketing accountability and efficacy. In the pre-digital era, validating the impact of advertising, such as the halo effect from television or impressions from magazines and print, was challenging.…
Cybersecurity for Small Businesses
- 16 October 2023
- by WETechAlliance
IntroductionIn an era where digital threats are escalating, cybersecurity is not a luxury—it’s a necessity. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are increasingly targeted, making a robust cybersecurity strategy essential. The High Cost of NegligenceIgnoring cybersecurity can have devastating consequences. From…
What do you get when you mix a lot of tech talk with sausage, schnitzel, polka music and a few cold beverages? Techtoberfest! The Communitech Hub was filled with plenty of Gemütlichkeit on Oct. 12 as the tech community came…