originally published: 2023-09-06 10:18:09 ConsidraCare was birthed out of a simple yet profound question, “when did we lose the “care” in caregiving?”. Being more of a statement than a question, it dawned on company founders, Saba Tauseef and Tauseef Riaz…
The next few years will be critical for making the foundational changes to get to net zero. Here’s how technology can help. When it comes to decarbonizing how we power our homes, cars, businesses — and, well, our entire lives…
Toronto-based Xanadu is taking on Google and IBM in the race to develop quantum computers Growing up in Australia, Christian Weedbrook was already something of a junior entrepreneur, cooking up novel product ideas to sell at a local flea market.…
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originally published: 2023-09-05 23:28:54 With advanced degrees in business and economics, TJ’s career started as a retail analyst. While working with retail information systems and analytics, he collaborated with several enterprise software vendors. Subsequently he transitioned into a technical sales…
Tavistock ON, 31 August 2023 – An Ontario company that developed and commercialized soil sensing technology is marking its 10th anniversary this fall with special celebrations at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show (COFS) September 12 to 14 in Woodstock, Ontario. It was…
Let's talk about bravery—the kind that gets your heart racing and your palms sweaty. Danielle Graham, a seasoned advisor in ventureLAB, is a real-life adventurer who has scuba-dived, train-hopped and backpacked solo. But what's even more interesting is how she…
People early in their careers have always struggled with recruitment processes that prize experience over potential. The growth of digital recruitment tools threatens to embed those biases further. When Ismail Mohamud graduated from York University’s Lassonde School of Engineering last…
Hamilton, ON, September 5, 2023 – In support of commercializing healthcare and life science companies, Innovation Factory is pleased to announce a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with HaloHealth to deliver a collaborative medical assessment and physician advisory service. Offered to…
originally published: 2023-09-06 01:02:21 Altitude Accelerator’s Incubator program is exactly what is says on the tin and more, an incubator of groundbreaking ideas with the ability to shape the future of their respective industries. Today we are pleased to highlight…
originally published: 2023-09-05 09:23:19 The final stop of Startup Canada Tour will take place in Brampton on October 26! Connect with the Canadian entrepreneurship ecosystem at Startup Canada Tour to build out your network, learn from industry experts, and apply…
Q2 investment surge Investment in Canadian tech surged in the second quarter with CDN$2.8 billion invested across 170 deals – the second largest Q2 dollar-wise on record, according to a report from the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association…
Founder of RetiSpec hopes the technology will make screening more widespread: “Eye clinics are like Starbucks — they’re everywhere.” This article was originally written by Howard Akler for MaRS on August 29, 2023. Read the original article here. We all…
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Toronto, Canada – August 23, 2023 – Altis Labs, Inc. (“Altis”), the computational imaging company accelerating clinical trials with AI, announces today that it is leading an international coalition focused on the development and implementation of digital twins in clinical trials.…
Could robots help detect and prevent power outages before they happen? Innovation Factory and CITM innovator Enerza is poised to make this a reality through their first-in-kind conditional risk assessment tool using autonomous on-wire robotic monitoring. “We’re trying to do…
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It’s an unfortunate truth that women founders are massively underrepresented among venture-backed entrepreneurs and VC investors, with companies founded solely by women receiving less than 3% of all venture capital investments. In response to this, it has become more apparent of the…
A volunteer group that aims to help racialized Londoners prevent and manage diabetes now has its own kitchen to prepare healthy meals and food boxes and offer educational cooking classes. Type Diabeat-It moved into the commercial-grade kitchen in August, four…
By: Randy Gaudreau | Aug 30, 2023 In the ever-evolving technology landscape where innovation paves the way for progress, one programming language stands as a staple in the industry: C++. Thanks to its versatility, speed, and depth, C++ has been…
The Firehood, an angel network that focuses on supporting women in the technology sector, and Toronto-based nonprofit Elevate have unveiled the 37 startups participating in the first cohort of its joint incubator for women entrepreneurs, the Women+ Entrepreneur Incubator. The roster of participants…
Toronto, the pulse of Canada’s business and tech life, has been called the next Silicon Valley. It’s a city renowned for its entrepreneurial and multicultural spirit and world-class educational institutions, like the University of Toronto. The first-ever Forbes 30 Under…
Aug 29, 2023 If you are living in Ottawa, get ready to experience a stunning experience full of colours as we approach the fall season of the year. The weather is charmingly calm, and combined with tons of festivals in…
Founder of RetiSpec hopes the technology will make screening more widespread: “Eye clinics are like Starbucks — they’re everywhere.” We all know somebody who has received the terrible news. It might be a parent, an aunt, a grandparent. For Eliav…
LONDON, ON. JUNE 14, 2023 Today, 20 companies received non-repayable contributions of $30,000 from TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario, in partnership with Innovation Guelph, through Cohort 2 of the Government of Canada-supported i.d.e.a Fund. The i.d.e.a. Fund is a southern Ontario-focused initiative that…
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…
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…
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…
A Hamilton woman with limited mobility is using a unique assistive device to create paintings for fellow individuals with disabilities in her community. This article was originally written by Nandika Ravi for inTHEHAMMER on July 21, 2023. Read the original…
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…
Founded in 2020, the company — which builds sustainable and cost-effective modular structures, principally for the health care industry, but can be used in remote areas, war zones and disaster sites — has experienced rapid expansion and is in need…
This article was originally published by Charlize Alcaraz for Betakit on August 4, 2023. Read the original article here. VoxNeuro, which develops software that measures brain performance, has raised $4.5 million CAD ($3.4 million USD) in all-equity funding as it…
LCTG-001 on course to be the first FDA-approved biologic from human milk NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., August 14, 2023 – Lactiga US, Inc., a visionary biotechnology company unlocking the therapeutic value of human milk antibodies, proudly announced today that the US…
The AutoVerify team is excited to announce its new arrangement with Kijiji Canada and TD Auto Finance. Today, AutoVerify tools will be integrated into online vehicle listings on Kijiji as part of the Kijiji Lead Driver Bundle, helping provide car…
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June 13, 2023 (London, ON) – interVal, a leading software platform to help business owners measure, understand, and monitor the value and health of their business, is proud to provide fast, accurate and free business valuations on Canadian Western Bank’s (CWB)…
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 to…
Announcing a ground-breaking program yesterday at Collision, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship launched Canada’s first-ever Tech Talent Strategy, advancing Canada’s competitive talent advantage. Starting next month, an open work permit stream for H-1B specialty occupation visa holders…
From the moment they met, business partners Sydney Robinson and Oleksiy Zaika clicked. Two years later, they’re making a perfect fit as creators of an automatically adjustable prosthetic socket and cofounders of Vessl Prosthetics Inc. Working closely with prosthetists and their patients,…
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