Jul 26, 2023 Although it may be hard to believe, August is here – and its arrival means we’re already moving into the second half of the year. As scary as that may sound, August is actually the perfect time…
Hamilton, ON, July 25, 2023 – Innovation Factory is thrilled to announce it is accepting applicants for the third cohort of the Hamilton Ecosystem to Accelerate and Leverage Trials of Health Innovation (HEALTHI) program. Supported in part by funding from…
Waterloo Region and the Canadian tech ecosystem excelled in the latest Scoring Tech Talent report from CBRE, an international commercial real-estate services company. Waterloo Region jumped six spots to No. 18 on CBRE’s ranking of the top 50 North American…
It’s easy to freeze when the spotlight is on and the stakes are high. Here, five startup founders share their secrets to making the right impression when it matters most. An essential skill for entrepreneurs is knowing how to make…
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On May 30, 2023, ten student films from the first cohort of the Open Gate Filmmaker Lab were screened for a packed house of students, teachers and local officials at the Apollo Cinema in downtown Kitchener. The screening was the…
MEDIA RELEASE via Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Windsor, Ontario, July 19, 2023 — The automotive industry in Ontario is a pillar of Canada’s economy and provides thousands of jobs for workers and their families. As we move toward…
CITM’s Micromobility and Mobility Safety and Security Innovation Challenges bring together industry and technology partners to drive innovation. The transportation and mobility industry is continuously evolving. New and emerging companies face many barriers that can make it difficult to become…
When one thinks of golf courses, the last thing that comes to mind is robots. But right here in Ontario, one robot has overtaken the golf industry. That robot is the Pik’r built by Korechi Innovations. This article was originally…
This article was originally published by TechAlliance on July 18, 2023. Read the original article here. The impact of innovation is felt across the globe, with dedicated entrepreneurs solving problems and building businesses that propel our economy forward and bring…
MIMOSA Diagnostics has closed a round of financing that will enable the Toronto-based medtech startup to hire additional staff and expand into the U.S. market. The financing – a convertible debenture – was led by Archerwill, Tidal Venture Partners and…
What happens if a bad actor sells counterfeit or hacked upgrades to a military customer? Will the fighter jet be able to launch its payload or defend itself? Will it even get off the ground? Much attention has been paid…
“We’re proud to export 96 percent of our products outside Canada,” says Kinova CEO Charles Deguire. It started with a makeshift prosthetic arm made from windshield wipers and bicycle cable. That’s how entrepreneur Charles Deguire first became fascinated by the…
Recently I was trying to add my dog to the waitlist at the daycare she frequents, and the app only allowed adding one date at a time. For each date I wanted to add, I had to select the pet,…
The impact of innovation is felt across the globe, with dedicated entrepreneurs solving problems and building businesses that propel our economy forward and bring new opportunities to life. For forward-thinkers and problem-solvers working in medical technology innovation, the impact is…
A new report says more than 32,000 international tech workers moved to Canada between April 2022 and March 2023, thanks to the country’s immigration-friendly national policies and labour-cost advantages. “The data show that global net in-migration of tech talent/occupations to…
TORONTO, June 22, 2023 – Today, the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), in partnership with the Ministry of Health, announced the Innovating Digital Health Solutions (IDHS) program to encourage applications from Ontario Health Teams (OHTs) and other health service providers…
New technologies are changing what cars are and what they can do. Wood-laminate floors are an unusual style choice in a car. But peer through one of the futuristically backwards-opening doors on Project Arrow, the first all-Canadian zero-emissions concept vehicle,…
“Business valuation has historically been static or event driven — but with the volume of data that a business creates, it has the ability to be interactive and ongoing and can provide a closer look for business owners. Business owners…
When you think of a business owner, what comes to mind? Someone in a suit and tie, perhaps carrying a briefcase? An executive typing away on a laptop in a high-rise building? In Essex County, many of our local entrepreneurs…
Instead of using petroleum — “one of the most valuable resources we have on the planet” — co-founders Myra Arshad and Avneet Ghotra turned to food waste. You could say textiles are in Myra Arshad’s blood — several members of…
There are many considerations for finding the right facility for your business, especially in sectors like manufacturing. Rafael Roberto, Broker of Record, President, Coldwell Banker (one of Spark Centre’s Elite Partners) lays out his top tips for entrepreneurs looking to lease facilities for their…
Despite the current market’s retrofit electrified hardware, conventional urban mobility products still have a long way to go to meet urban needs. Today’s communities need innovative and expandable hardware that opens more opportunities for safer, cleaner, smarter transportation methods.Enter Intelligent Motion…
Using your smartwatch or smartphone to capture your motion isn’t just for fitness anymore. An innovative startup in Oshawa, Ontario, has created a unique way to validate a person’s ID using gait motion.Lambda Sense (or LDS for short) has developed non-intrusive,…
Some consider sales an art, a symphony if you will, in which technology and networking harmonize to generate leads. If that rings true, Rick McCutcheon — founder of PartnerTalks and Full Contact Selling (and Spark Centre Advisor) — could be considered a maestro. With 25 years…
Julie Angus interprets the phrase “a sea of information” more literally than most. As a former expeditioner (she was the first woman to row across the Atlantic), as well as CEO and cofounder of robot boat company Open Ocean Robotics,…
StrongBó Agritech, a Dublin-based agricultural technology company, has successfully secured €750K in Seed funding to accelerate the commercialization of its innovative hardware-enabled software solution. The funding round was led by Gallagher, a prominent investor in the agriculture sector, and received support…
Avinash Persaud, ventureLAB's VP of the Hardware Catalyst Initiative shares his key takeaways after attending the annual US-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Commission Meeting in Cancun, Mexico last week.Last week, I had the privilege of joining Raquel Buenrostro Sánchez, Secretary of Economy,…
Sampler, which matches large packaged-goods firms with consumers seeking samples by mail, has acquired fellow Toronto tech startup AdMass. AdMass helps brands and their agencies create data-driven, user-generated content (UGC) promotions. Founded in April 2020 by CEO Yuri Kaplan and…
MONTREAL – Koble, a made-in-Canada digital health and well-being platform that supports families through planning, pregnancy, postpartum, and return-to-work following parental leave, has announced a partnership with Dialogue Health Technologies Inc., one of Canada’s premier virtual care and wellness platforms.…
When one thinks of golf courses, the last thing that comes to mind is robots. But right here in Ontario, one robot has overtaken the golf industry. That robot is the Pik’r. Original Article on Spark Centre
We all have personal preferences when it comes to showering. From what time of day works best to scalding hot versus cold to whether you shave before or after. Whatever your preferences, showers are a daily part of life for…
Fostering a Vibrant Tech Community: Actively engaging and supporting the regional tech community is paramount. By facilitating and participating in tech meetups, conferences, hackathons, and similar events, we can forge connections with tech professionals and entrepreneurs, foster knowledge sharing, and…
ventureLAB is thrilled to announce the launch of its highly anticipated 6th cohort of the Hardware Catalyst Initiative. This competitive program is dedicated to accelerating the development of hardware and semiconductor-focused products and services, equipping Canadian hardware companies with the…
Kitchener, ON, July 11, 2023 — The Technology Councils of North America (TECNA) and Canada’s Tech Network (CTN) today released “Tech Workforce Trends: The Migration of Tech Workers and Tech Jobs Since The Pandemic,” a new report exploring globalization and…
TORONTO & LAUSANNE, Switzerland & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Altis Labs, Inc. (“Altis”), the computational imaging company accelerating clinical trials with artificial intelligence, today announces the closing of its US $6 million seed financing. Benchstrength and Debiopharm Innovation Fund co-led the round…
HAMILTON, ON, July 11, 2023 – The inaugural Founders Fast Track program by Innovation Factory, has culminated in the selection of its top 10 finalists. These entrepreneurs, now equipped with refined business plans and pitches, will advance to the highly-anticipated…
With $125,000 in funding, advertising and technology, TELUS #StandWithOwners supports community businesses, such as the Leftovers Foundation, to make an even bigger impact. Small and medium-sized businesses are the bedrock of Canada’s economy. Nearly two-thirds of workers in Canada —…
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Through ScaleUP(& out), five (5) Companies will receive an opportunity to pitch for a capital prize of $20,000 in front of regional investors for their market expansion plan. The program provides 4-months of intensive growth coaching, expert insights, and strategic…
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