The corporate finance investment veteran will take the reins in March 2024. MaRS’ innovative journey is entering a new era. Alison Nankivell, an accomplished executive in the investment industry with a strong background in international business, will be joining MaRS…
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originally published: 2023-12-19 14:32:43 We are thrilled to spotlight five exceptional companies who have made their mark in 2023. These startups have distinguished themselves by making significant strides in scale and growth.Mosea As a recent…
This isn’t your average “so a guy walks into a bar” story. Top Shelf Canada—ideated during a late-night pub shift fuelled by mediocre hot sauce options and culinary inquisitiveness—got its start when Founder and CEO, Joshua Lines, wanted an elevated…
The key to sustainable transportation isn’t limited to owning an electric vehicle. In fact, long-standing venture, RideShark, has been paving the way for inventive solutions for ridesharing and carpooling that remove barriers for folks looking to reduce their solo commute.…
To encourage innovation and cultivate diversity and inclusion, ventureLAB, in partnership with York Region, is proud to announce the recipients of the 2023 Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund, dedicated to supporting non-profit organizations that encourage innovation among underrepresented communities and SMEs…
In a year of ups and downs, Canada rolled out its first home-made electric vehicle, a major bank went bust and U.S. tech workers looked north. From Twitter rebranding as X, to more breakthroughs in nuclear fusion and scientists figuring…
This article was originally published by Mark Richardson for The Globe and Mail on October 5, 2023. Read the original article here. Canada – home of Brazil’s newest motorcycle? That’s the business plan for Auper Motorcycles Inc., based here in…
Experts say the best way to keep robots from going rogue involves teaching our digital assistants to act more like humans. When we imagine robots going rogue, we often picture sinister possibilities — the murderous droid in Robocop, or Skynet,…
https://youtu.be/Tyi8yn_0_gA Catch a glimpse into the work that has kept all of us busy at SSMIC this year! Some more notable milestones: VPR presented at 11 events throughout the year and gained 89 registrants Acorn Information Solutions attended or spoke at 9…
December 13, 2023, London, ON – TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario, along with their esteemed Board of Directors, announced Michael Schmalz, former President of Digital Extremes, one of the industry’s top game development studios, as the recipient of TechAlliance’s Limitless Visionary…
Going up! Ayrton Energy CEO Natasha Kostenuk gives us her escalator pitch — and how her company’s hydrogen transportation and storage solution is helping companies move away from fossil fuels. The post Ayrton Energy – Escalator Pitch appeared first on…
Climate change is putting many of the foods we love at risk. Add in rapid population growth — the planet will be home to 9.7 billion people by 2050 — and it’s clear we need to reimagine how we feed…
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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