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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.
Igniting innovation | TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario
- 25 August 2023
- by TechAlliance
London, ON. August 28, 2023 – Southwestern Ontario’s innovation hub, TechAlliance, announced the launch of their new website and brand identity today. Focused on supercharging our community, TechAlliance provides advice, experiences, and access to capital to launch startups, accelerate scale-ups,…
On-demand services are under pressure to outperform each other, and the outcome is catching customers in some messy tailwinds. In the world of ride-hailing applications, an industry that is booming as more young people replace car ownership with public transit…
Need a Notary? It Just Got More Convenient – Spark Centre
- 25 August 2023
- by Spark Centre
Notary Publics are utilized for several reasons. They can attest or certify documents as true copies of the original, administer oaths, and take affirmations or declarations. A Notary Public’s role is to verify the identity of the person signing a…
Strengthening U.S.-Canada tech relations – Communitech
- 24 August 2023
- by Communitech
Cross-border relationship-building is an important part of creating a strong tech ecosystem for both Canada and the United States, says U.S. Consul General Susan Crystal. “There are companies here that have expanded in the U.S., and companies in the U.S.…
He survived a terrifying accident. Now this U of T biologist wants to give our cells an upgrade.
- 24 August 2023
- by MaRS Discovery District
One morning in July 2006, Michael Garton was making a solo ascent up Norway’s notorious Troll Wall. At 3,300 feet, it’s the tallest vertical rock face in Europe. The U.K.-born Garton, then 24 years old, had scaled many of the…
Tenomix on track for irreplicable impact
- 24 August 2023
- by TechAlliance
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…
Ai insights that talk the talk
- 24 August 2023
- by TechAlliance
The world that we live in is filled with and fuelled by data. Evergreen content, data collection, social media marketing and everything in between — the things we encounter and ingest on our screens day-to-day are meaningful opportunities from which…
London named in the Top 10 North American tech markets again
- 23 August 2023
- by TechAlliance
Announcing their annual Scoring Tech Talent 2023 Report, CBRE highlights and recognizes trends and patterns of the top-ranked tech talent markets in North America. For the second year in a row, London Ontario was ranked in the top 10 emerging…
The human body contains some 37 trillion cells. Scientists are working to map every one of them
- 21 August 2023
- by MaRS Discovery District
Researchers at the University of Toronto are part of a global initiative to map every cell in the body to better understand the origins of disease. Imagine you’re trying to find your way through a sprawling, densely populated metropolis and…
Unlocking Hardware Advancement with Canada Catalyst-Supported Company, Golden Layout
- 21 August 2023
- by VentureLAB
In an exciting stride towards growth within the North American market, Golden Layout Technology - one of ventureLAB's Canada Catalyst companies - have scaled up its operations to Canada. Golden Layout's move into the Canadian ecosystem showcases the power of…
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i.d.e.a. Fund™ Recognized on the International Stage with Innovation Award
- 21 August 2023
- by Haltech
Image Courtesy of WETechAlliance WETechAlliance accepted the Award on behalf of i.d.e.a. Fund partners at Technology Councils of North America’s Summer Conference in Seattle Haltech and partners are thrilled to announce that the i.d.e.a. Fund has been recognized…
i.d.e.a. Fund™ Recognized on the International Stage with Innovation Award
- 21 August 2023
- by Haltech
Image Courtesy of WETechAlliance WETechAlliance accepted the Award on behalf of i.d.e.a. Fund partners at Technology Councils of North America’s Summer Conference in Seattle Haltech and partners are thrilled to announce that the i.d.e.a. Fund has been recognized…
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WETechAlliance accepted the Award on behalf of i.d.e.a. Fund partners at Technology Councils of North America’s Summer Conference in Seattle WETechAlliance and partners are thrilled to announce that the i.d.e.a. Fund has been recognized on the international stage,…
Building Support Systems for Canadian Entrepreneurs
- 18 August 2023
- by Invest Ottawa
Aug 17, 2023 By: Jane Zaugg Even though they had spent ten years establishing successful careers, in 2018, Ryan Gencarelli and Sarah Gencarelli knew they were ready for something different. While they both enjoyed their work, they craved more freedom…
WINDSOR, ON (August 16, 2023) - WETechAlliance is excited to announce Cohort 7 of the award-winning ScaleUP accelerator program. The WEtech ScaleUP accelerator program, powered by Libro Credit Union and Invest WindsorEssex, is back for its seventh cohort with the…
Communitech loves to support the community (it’s right there in our name). Our IT team recently donated slightly used surplus laptops to two worthy projects: a City of Kitchener program that uses music technology to help high school students with…
Lactiga Receives FDA ‘Rare Pediatric Disease’ Designation for Groundbreaking Mucosal Immunoglobulin Therapy for CVID
- 15 August 2023
- by Innovation Factory
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…
Women in Mobility Spotlight: Nicole Matchett
- 15 August 2023
- by WETechAlliance
Tell us a bit about yourself. A: Hi everyone! My name is Nicole Matchett, and I am the Owner of Taurean EV Charging Solutions Inc. —Windsor-Essex’s first woman-owned and led Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) service. By collaborating with trusted brands and…
Always Move Forward – Wooden Boat Food Company: A Success Story
- 15 August 2023
- by Boundless Accelerator
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…
While Design Sound Productions keeps a fairly low profile in their hometown of Chatham, Ontario, they have the ears of one of Silicon Valley’s most prestigious tech firms. The audio publishing and production company, which was incorporated in 2014, produces…
Jocelyn Wessels: Making a difference in women’s health
- 15 August 2023
- by Communitech
Endometriosis is a chronic and painful condition caused by tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus growing outside of it. The disorder affects one in 10 women worldwide, but even with that staggering number, there is no cure…
OTTO Motors wins international Gold Stevie Award
- 14 August 2023
- by Communitech
Kitchener, ON., Aug. 14, 2023 — OTTO Motors, a leading provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), today announced that their autonomous forklift, OTTO Lifter, has been recognized as the winner of a Gold Stevie Award in the Manufacturing Solution category…
“Real-time information can be a game changer for the opioid crisis”
- 14 August 2023
- by MaRS Discovery District
A device made by Spectra Plasmonics can rapidly determine what substances are in street drugs. The company’s founder, Malcolm Eade, says that data can save lives and help public health agencies plan better interventions. In Canada, death from drug overdoses…
FluidAI’s AI-powered postsurgical monitor, Stream™ Platform, launches globally
- 12 August 2023
- by TechAlliance
Revolutionizing postoperative patient care through real-time data-driven solutions, Canadian medtech venture, FluidAI Medical is embarking on a new journey with their ground-breaking medical device, the Stream™ Platform in Canada and Saudi Arabia. Through this platform, surgeons will have the potential to make…
NEXE Announces First Delivery of Compostable Pods
- 12 August 2023
- by WETechAlliance
VANCOUVER, BC, Aug 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ – NEXE Innovations Inc. (“NEXE” or the “Company”) (TSXV: NEXE) (Frankfurt: NX5) (OTC: NEXNF), a compostable and innovative materials company, proudly announces its first delivery of its BPI certified compostable, single-serve coffee pods to…
Diversifying the face of success
- 11 August 2023
- by MaRS Discovery District
BKR, Canada’s first Black-led venture capital firm, is changing representation on both sides of the funding table. Lise Birikundavyi and Isaac Olowolafe know the depth of talent that exists in the Black tech community in Canada. But they also understand…
Investment Readiness DayThe current investment landscape is challenging. Now, more than ever, startup founders need to have a smart investment strategy and be ready for the opportunity to connect with investors. Join us for our inaugural Investment Readiness Day to…
VoxNeuro raises $4.5 Million CAD to scale brain performance software across U.S. clinics
- 9 August 2023
- by Innovation Factory
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…
12 Canadian companies solving our supply chain woes
- 9 August 2023
- by MaRS Discovery District
By harnessing the power of AI, the ventures in the latest cohort of the Supply AI program are working to create stronger — and resilient — supply chains. When you order something online — whether it’s new computers for your…
An Innovation Collaboration – Innovation Guelph
- 9 August 2023
- by Boundless Accelerator
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…
Looking for New Startup Program, Program Manager!
- 8 August 2023
- by Boundless Accelerator
This FULL TIME, CONTRACT POSITION reports to:Director of Program Management About IG: Innovation Guelph (IG) is one of 17 Regional Innovation Centres in Ontario. As a non-profit, IG celebrates more than ten years of excellence, providing a continuum of care for various innovative…
This Student-Led Startup Is Helping Post-Secondary Students Get Ready for School – Spark Centre
- 8 August 2023
- by Spark Centre
My Dorm Store is a curated dorm shopping solution that collaborates with post-secondary schools to design customized, affordable packages to outfit dorm rooms that students can order and have delivered before their school year starts. These packages are unique to…
Ontario government provides $500,000 support to Fero International Inc.
- 8 August 2023
- by Innovation Factory
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…
Transpod sees “clear path to commercialization” for hyperloops
- 8 August 2023
- by MaRS Discovery District
For Sebastien Gendron and Ryan Janzen, the future of transportation is ultra-fast and fossil-fuel free — the rest of the world just needs to get onboard. “Our highways and roads have a fundamental limit for how many vehicles they can…