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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.
Erin Craven, founder of UROSPOT, is receiving the Women’s Executive Network ‘Compass Rose Entrepreneur Award’ for her work in creating a modern solution to treat pelvic health challenges. The award recognizes the top 100 women across the…(Read more here) Originally published…
In the race to tackle climate change, no idea is too outrageous. To reach the carbon-reduction goals set by the Paris Agreement — an international commitment to limit the global temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius — we need to…
Chatham-Kent, ON, November 15, 2023 – Chatham-Kent welcomes back one of its own, Ron Spreeuwenberg, co-founder of the Lillio app, formerly HiMama, as the guest speaker for Innovation Outpost: Founders Night CK, a free networking event dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation in…
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Boundless Accelerator launches new business consulting division to help companies scale to $1 million and beyond
Boundless Business Consulting makes its debut during Global Entrepreneurship Week 2023GUELPH, Ontario, Nov. 14, 2023 — Boundless Accelerator, an award-winning business support organization, is launching a new consulting division to provide expert advice to businesses aiming for the next level…
Although eCommerce platforms have been a game-changer for innovative ventures to build brands and create businesses like never before, losing the in-person touch of customer relationships means that entrepreneurs have to find inventive ways to get in front of their…
Exploring how to optimize the Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) Tax Credit Program with ventureLAB Partner, Easly.For Canadian businesses engaged in research and development activities, the SR&ED program is likely familiar. If it's new to you, it's worth exploring…
originally published: 2023-11-13 10:55:51 Navigating UncertaintyThe pandemic was an unprecedented experience, one without a playbook to guide us. Granda underscores, “the unique aspect of the pandemic was its universal impact. It didn’t discriminate based on job titles, income, or location.…
ventureLAB proudly unveiled the winners of its first-ever Pitch Gala during an exclusive gala dinner on Day 2 of the HardTech Summit. HardTech Summit, Canada’s premiere technology and innovation focused summit, featured a highly-anticipated Pitch Competition offering participants a chance…
Yesterday, ventureLAB’s Hardware Angel Network (HAN) was featured at Elevate, Canada’s premier tech and innovation festival, during a roundtable discussion led by founding member Yuri Navarro, an experienced investor, adviser at ventureLAB and the founder of Kanata Ventures. Navarro was…
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Countdown to HardTech: Canada’s Leading Hardware & Semiconductor Summit Arrives this November
Markham, ON- ventureLAB, leading global founder community for hardware technology, enterprise software and entrepreneurship, will be hosting its third HardTech Summit, Canada’s premier hardware conference, taking place on November 8 & 9, 2023 at the Toronto Marriott Markham. HardTech, in…
Markham, ON-Leading technology hub for hardware technology, ventureLAB is excited to share its participation at this year’s premier technology and innovation festival, Elevate, from September 26 to 28 at Meridian Hall and the St. Lawrence Centre for Arts in downtown…
Digital Media and ICT RIC News
Sustainable Semiconductor Solutions with AI: A Recap of the Deeptech-Focused Panel at Elevate Festival
Yesterday, ventureLAB's VP of the Hardware Catalyst Initiative, Avinash Persaud, took on the role of moderator for a thought-provoking panel discussion "Sustainable Semiconductor Solutions with AI" at Elevate Festival 2023. Alongside industry leaders Jay Dawani, Co-Founder & CEO at Lemurian Labs,…
The significance of maintaining robust intellectual property (IP) protection takes on paramount importance in hardware development, which is why ventureLAB offers IP support for clients in every program to empower entrepreneurs & innovators, and fortifies the technological landscape by fostering…
November 9, 2023; London, ON – RHA Ventures Inc. is pleased to announce it has recently completed new investments in 3 early stage companies; Adviice, StrongBo, and Turnkey Genomics. These new investments reflect the company’s commitment to providing innovative growth-stage…
Kitchener-based cybersecurity startup Cavelo has secured CDN$5 million in venture capital. The raise was led by Canadian VC firm Inovia Capital with participation from existing investors, including Graphite Ventures. It follows a pre-seed raise of CDN$1.3 million back when the…
Day 2 of HardTech Summit took place yesterday at Toronto Marriott Markham, bringing together a blend of innovation and game changing technology to the forefront of the hardware sector. This was ventureLAB’s first ever Pitch Gala with over 300 participants,…
Advanced Manufacturing & Materials RIC News
ventureLAB Announces 8 Finalists Ahead of HardTech Pitch Competition
ventureLAB is thrilled to unveil the eight finalists who will be taking center stage at the highly-anticipated HardTech Pitch Competition on November 9, 2023 at Toronto Marriott Markham. This unique competition is exclusively open to small and medium enterprises in…
Markham, ON- ventureLAB’s President and CEO, Hugh Chow, welcomed Denis Gaudreault, Country Manager at Intel Canada, global leader in design and manufacturing of essential technologies in the smart world, to its space. The meeting took place at ventureLAB’s state-of-the-art facility,…
Advanced Manufacturing & Materials Auto & Transportation
How One Silicon Chip Photonics Is Making Autonomous Vehicles Drive Smarter And Safer
From the roadways to the railways, the conversation around semi-autonomous vehicles has taken to the mainstream and one Canadian company has become the go-to for bringing self-driving vehicles safely to reality: One Silicon Chip Photonics (OSCP). Founded in 2015, OSCP is…
Advanced Manufacturing & Materials Entrepreneur Stories Intellectual Property
McGuire Aero Propulsion Solutions: IP Success Story
“What we do is advanced bleeding edge turbomachinery design… The GEs of the world, the Hitachi’s of the world, could apply billions of dollars to this problem and thousands of engineers at a time, if they understood what we are…
ventureLAB kicked off their 3rd Annual HardTech Summit, in partnership with York Region, yesterday with an outstanding lineup of impactful speakers, thought-provoking panels and cutting edge technology displayed in a trade-show style set up of technical booths. As Canada’s premiere…
Talent, People Management Value Proposition
Unveiling the Journey of Leadership: The Presence of True Leadership Among Us
originally published: 2023-11-03 12:47:25 Carlos Granda also emphasizes that leaders focus on outcomes and outputs. He states;“Leadership is no longer about rigid authority but about fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, and shared values that support the well-being and success…
Advanced Manufacturing & Materials Digital Media and ICT Entrepreneur Stories
Revolutionizing Hardware: TITAN Haptics’ Journey with Siemens Multiphysics Simulation
In the current day and age of modern engineering, we are faced with solving complex problems whose solutions are heavily interdependent upon a multitude of physical phenomena. Just think about your smartphone. Not only is it composed of electrical and…
Kitchener-based edtech company Forward Education is partnering with Let's Talk Science to deliver climate change education in K-12 classrooms across Canada. "We're incredibly excited about this collaboration – it is an opportunity to make a real impact,” Jeremy Hedges, CEO…
Five members of the Waterloo Region tech ecosystem were recognized in the latest edition of Deloitte Canada’s Technology Fast 50 rankings. The program recognizes business growth, innovation,and entrepreneurship in four categories: Technology Fast 50 ranking, Enterprise—Industry leaders, Clean Technology, and…
Hello, Innovators! Today, we’re diving into the exciting world of STEM and celebrating STEM Day. At Haltech, we’re all about supporting innovation and fostering diversity and inclusion. In this article, we’ll explore what STEM Day is and why it’s crucial…
Companies Funded / Acquired Entrepreneur Stories Life Sciences and Advanced Health
Rocket Doctor soars – Communitech
Rocket Doctor is soaring these days with three big accomplishments in recent weeks. The Toronto-based medtech startup landed a place in the UCLA Health TechQuity Accelerator, wrapped up NY Tech Week with a win at the MedStartr VC pitch contest…
Funding News
Introducing the Lenahan Prize in Quantum Leadership: Shaping the Future of Quantum Innovation & Adoption
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada; November 7, 2023 – In a bold step towards accelerating progress in quantum technology and leadership, we are thrilled to announce the launch of the Lenahan Prize in Quantum Leadership, set to debut in 2024. This groundbreaking…
Digital Media and ICT Entrepreneur Stories Women
How One Woman Makes Connection a Priority in the Painting Industry
In March 2021, with homeowners taking more of an interest in their residential painting needs, Sarah Wren realized there was an opportunity to launch a business focused on providing a personal, customized approach to painting that would more than satisfy…
With fast fashion being a hot topic of conversation among consumers and environmentalists alike, intentional brands like Carmina de Young shine bright through the weeds of endless fashion options, offering Londoners a hometown, Canadian-made, sustainable addition to their wardrobes. Founder…
RIC News
Invest Ottawa CEO Michael Tremblay Steps Down to Become President of IT and Cyber Solutions at Calian
Nov 6, 2023 Sonya Shorey Announced as Interim President and CEO of Invest Ottawa November 6, 2023; Ottawa, ON – Invest Ottawa, lead economic development agency for knowledge-based industries in Canada’s Capital, today announced that President and CEO Michael Tremblay…
Venturing into new markets demands a keen focus on risk evaluation and mitigation. This was the key takeaway from the final panel discussion of Communitech Outposts’ Global Growth series in Toronto. The goal of the four-part series was to help…
The Halifax startup aims to improve the health of our oceans — and capture carbon in the process. Could the oceans help us turn the tide on climate change? That’s the question researchers are hoping to answer with a new…
By: Jen Brignall-Strong How do you create jobs, help to future-proof businesses and support the transition to a greener economy? As Innovation Guelph can tell you, it’s teamwork that makes the green work. This past spring, the Regional Innovation Centre…
Entrepreneur Stories Food & Beverage
Always Move Forward – Wooden Boat Food Company: A Success Story
Thompson Tran has always been passionate about people, profit, and the planet! Growing up in an immigrant family full of hard-working entrepreneurs, Thompson worked since age six to help support his family. As an adult, his family gave him that…
Advanced Manufacturing & Materials Entrepreneur Stories Life Sciences and Advanced Health
Keep It Simple, Keep It Fun! A do+dare undie co: A Success Story
Sarah and Rob are firm believers in living life to the fullest and expressing creativity. That’s why in 2020, just weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic, they started their journey to empower people to express themselves through fun, personalized underwear. Suddenly,…
Digital Media and ICT Entrepreneur Stories Life Sciences and Advanced Health
Hero AI Seeks To Transform Mindsets In The Lagging Healthcare Sector
originally published: 2023-11-03 12:19:55 AI adoption continues to lag in the healthcare sector. The complexity and sensitivity of patient data, how they’re governed and communicated within systems and between institutions requires significant time and investment. The last decade saw health…
Advanced Manufacturing & Materials Companies Funded / Acquired Entrepreneur Stories Food & Beverage
It’s a Deal! Cedar Valley Lands $1M Dragons’ Den Investment
Last night, the Belle River District was abuzz with excitement as hundreds of family, friends, and community supporters gathered to watch Cedar Valley’s highly anticipated appearance on Dragons’ Den. This local company’s story is a testament to entrepreneurship, perseverance, and the power…
Cleantech Companies Funded / Acquired Entrepreneur Stories
Neptune Nanotechnologies Raises $1.8million To Revolutionize The Materials Industry By Transforming Waste Into Nanocrystals
originally published: 2023-11-03 12:35:05 One company, Neptune Nanotechnologies, and its founder have been thinking about this problem for some time. Aaron Guan, the CEO of Neptune Nanotechnologies, has emerged as a visionary entrepreneur with a mission to revolutionize the nanocrystal market.Born…