Breaking Barriers, Building Success – A Success Story Mali Braun always wanted to be an entrepreneur. She was highly driven by her desire for flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to bring her ideas to life. Ten years ago, she embarked…
If you worry about the health risks associated with aging, this may alarm you: Every eight years, the average human’s risk of death doubles. At 30, Canadians’ odds of dying are less than one in 1,000, based on statistics compiled…
For Tom Jenkins, who helped build Waterloo-based OpenText into one of the world’s largest software companies, business success comes down to positive cash flow. “You're not a real company until you're in charge of your destiny,” he told a breakfast…
Spoiler alert...rain is a collaborator! In a remarkable recognition of innovation and collaborative prowess, the Weston Foundation's Homegrown Innovation Challenge has provided a game-changing grant of $1,000,000 to 11 teams who are "future-proofing food production in Canada". At the forefront…
Our oceans are under threat. Year after year, our oceans are becoming more acidic and ecosystems that were once abundant with life are now endangered. To reverse that trend, scientists are studying what would happen if we modify the ocean…
In the news: Harvest Algoma receives good news 20 Sep, 2023 Algoma Steel joins with the city to rescue Harvest Algoma Harvest Algoma is back from the brink of closure. The United Way's community food hub had been looking for…
In the heart of Windsor-Essex, a region known for its rich agricultural heritage, lies a hidden gem that has shaped the global produce industry for almost three decades. Ag-Tronic Control Systems Inc., a family-run business founded in 1991, has not only…
All that heavy lifting has paid off for Kitchener-based Clearpath Robotics. The 15-year-old company and its industrial offering, OTTO Motors – which makes material-handling robots for manufacturing and warehouse settings – have been acquired by Rockwell Automation Inc., a Milwaukee-based…
What started as a school research project to create a sustainable alternative to plastic has grown into a burgeoning business. Where others despair over the climate emergency, Nuha Siddiqui sees a clear path forward. While pursuing a degree in business…
In the heart of the pandemic in 2020, two sisters embarked on a journey that would blend their passion for food with technology. Meet Shriya and Purva Gupta, the co-founders of Daily Blends, an AI tech company with a mission…
Our eating habits need an overhaul. Growing and processing food is a massive source of greenhouse gases: Agriculture alone accounts for nearly half of all methane emissions, two-thirds of nitrous oxide emissions and 3 percent of carbon dioxide emissions each…
MACcelerate, an innovation program launched by McMaster University in partnership with Communitech, has found a home at the Communitech Hub in downtown Kitchener. “We chose to be a part of the thriving innovation ecosystem in the Kitchener-Waterloo Region, and in…
Windsor, ON (October 3, 2023) –WETechAlliance and partners are excited to announce that registration is now open for Founders Night YQG, an evening of networking, learning, and fun. The event takes place Tuesday, November 14th at 6pm at St. Clair…
Between pandemics and outbreaks, wildfires and floods, and food and water insecurity, it can feel like the world is in a downward spiral. But beyond the headlines there is hope: scientists and entrepreneurs are working to solve the greatest problems…
The students worked on nearly every component of Project Arrow, which features 25 made-in-Canada technologies When it comes to the transition to electric vehicles, Canada has a need for speed. With Project Arrow — the creation of Canada’s first zero-emissions…
Founders often pursue entrepreneurship to chase after their year(s)-long dream, find something more exciting other than their 9-5 job, or provide solutions to a pressing issue based on their own experience. For Goparity Canada, this route was a bit different.…
In today’s digital era, artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized various industries, including recruitment. One prominent aspect of this transformation is the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), which has significantly changed the job search process. In this article, we explore the ways…
Recognizing the potential that London’s innovation ecosystem holds, the Globe and Mail’s fifth annual ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies 2023 lists two scaled companies. Fintech venture, Paystone and tech-enabled waste management company, Waste Solutions Canada, ranked #389 and #200…
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Big changes U.S. industrial giant Rockwell Automation announced plans to acquire Kitchener-based Clearpath Robotics and its fast-growing affiliate, OTTO Motors. Terms of the deal were not released, and Milwaukee-based Rockwell did not comment on how the acquisition would affect Clearpath’s…
Innovation Factory will take a moment of silence, with other Canadians at 2:15 p.m. to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. On this day, we honour and remember, those who were lost, survivors, and their families who are…
Connecting Windsor-Essex has appointed Joanne Soave as its Chief Executive Officer. “I am very excited to be here with Connecting Windsor-Essex,” Soave said. “Along with driving top-notch connectivity to the region, we will help to build a training and upskilling regime…
Picture yourself sitting at your desk, diligently working away, when suddenly you’re hit with an unwelcome sensation—a persistent numbness and tingling in your hand. If this sounds all too familiar, you’re not alone. Approximately 5000 individuals per day experience some…
Cleantech venture NRStor and the Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation built a partnership based on deep respect — and, in the process, presented a new model for how to do business in this country. Here, they share…
Sep 28, 2023 Des entreprises dévoilent des technologies émergentes à l’occasion deuxième TCXpo organisé par Zone X.O, Transport Canada et leurs partenaires Ottawa, Ontario, le 27 septembre 2023 – Zone X.O, un complexe de recherche et développement exploité par Investir Ontario dans…
A collaboration between Innovate UK and MaRS is bringing a host of new ways to improve manufacturing efficiency to Canada A productivity revolution is coming to Canada, thanks to another partnership between MaRS and Innovate UK, the United Kingdom’s economic…
Ecosystem is not just a buzzword – it’s a thriving entity that relies on engagement for its success. This insight emerged from a panel discussion at the Elevate Festival in Toronto that focused on the importance of leveraging your tech…
$60,000 Awarded as 400 Members of the Hamilton Innovation Community HAMILTON, September 27, 2023 – Innovation Factory is thrilled to announce the winners of the 13th Annual LiONS LAIR pitch competition and awards gala. Celebrating some of the brightest and…
As the scale and impact of Acceleration+ continues to thrive, we’re excited to help ensure 10 more international startups make a successful expansion into Canadian & U.S. markets. We had the privilege of hosting our Acceleration+ Welcome Week event at…
Sep 27, 2023 Présentation de la ferme intelligente d’Ottawa revitalisée, propulsée par AgExpert Ottawa, 27 septembre 2023 – Aujourd’hui, Zone X.O – complexe de recherche et développement (R.‑D.) pour la mobilité intelligente, l’autonomie et la connectivité de la prochaine génération abritant la ferme…
originally published: 2023-09-27 19:39:56 By Hessie Jones The move towards electrification is a global mandate. The transition away from fossil fuels is a fundamental shift that will have significant impacts on infrastructure, society, consumer demand and how we change our…
Sep 27, 2023 Introducing the Re-Branded Ottawa Smart Farm powered by AgExpert Ottawa, September 27, 2023 – Area X.O, the R&D complex for next-gen smart mobility, autonomy and connectivity and home of the Ottawa Smart Farm powered by AgExpert,…
Amid loss and grief, those left behind are often thrust into unfamiliar roles, making decisions and taking on executor duties with incomplete information and little to no experience. Through her own journey settling her mother's estate, Rachel Drew identified the…
From new ways to feed the planet to technologies that could predict the next pandemic, the show shines a light on ideas that will make a difference. Between pandemics and outbreaks, wildfires and floods, and food and water insecurity, it…
Posted in News, Press Releases Sep 27, 2023 Companies Demo Emerging Technologies at the Second TCXpo Hosted by Area X.O, Transport Canada and Fellow Partners Ottawa, Ontario; September 27, 2023 – Area X.O, the R&D complex operated by Invest Ottawa…
Ontario, Canada houses an innovative landscape having a horde of awe-inspiring startups in various domains. The Property Management sector is no exception. Here, we highlight and examine some of the intriguing early-stage companies in the Property Management landscape of Ontario.…
The integration of data and technology has the potential to revolutionize health care. That was the common theme running through a recent Communitech-led showcase event that featured 10 Canadian technology companies presenting solutions to a set of health-care challenges faced…
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With rising interest rates, inflation and wages, many tech leaders are looking to acquisition as a growth strategy. Here’s how to do it right. Robert Hyde realized he needed a new strategy. “We can create new products, but it takes…
Sep 26, 2023 When you walk around the town and find a colorful landscape, a sudden chilly breeze, pumpkins everywhere, and Halloween decorations, you know that this is the time of the year! Yes, the peak Fall season has arrived…
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