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…
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.
Limitless 2024 Visionary Award Recipient Announced
- 18 December 2023
- by TechAlliance
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…
Ayrton Energy – Escalator Pitch
- 18 December 2023
- by MaRS Discovery District
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…
Changing tastes: Can technology sustainably feed the world?
- 14 December 2023
- by MaRS Discovery District
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…
Holidays are not synonymous to Christmas
- 14 December 2023
- by TechAlliance
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…
Honouring Transgender Awareness Today – and Every Day
- 13 December 2023
- by Invest Ottawa
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,…
5 Ways to Support a Circular Economy this Holiday Season
- 12 December 2023
- by Boundless Accelerator
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…
Fundraising Options for Tech Startups Beyond Venture Capital
- 12 December 2023
- by Altitude Accelerator
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…
RideShark snags $25K at Fast Track Cities Showcase
- 12 December 2023
- by TechAlliance
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,…
How digital twins help cities prepare for the worst
- 12 December 2023
- by MaRS Discovery District
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…
RideShark snags $25K at Fast Track Cities Showcase
- 12 December 2023
- by TechAlliance
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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$35M Manufacturing Investment in Windsor
- 10 December 2023
- by WEtechAlliance
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…
ventureLAB Hosts Costa Rican Trade Minister, Manuel Tovar, to Advance Global Opportunities for Canadian Semiconductor Innovators
- 8 December 2023
- by VentureLAB
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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Advisor Series – Garry Chan: Employee happiness and organizational success
- 7 December 2023
- by VentureLAB
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…
Digital horizons: elevating Canadian businesses
- 7 December 2023
- by TechAlliance
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…
5 Lessons to Perfecting Pitch Presentations
- 6 December 2023
- by WEtechAlliance
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…
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: Spark Centre’s Client Cinareo Wins Top Prize at SheBoot
- 6 December 2023
- by Spark Centre
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…
Fetherstill’s Journey in Windsor-Essex’s Tech Ecosystem
- 6 December 2023
- by WEtechAlliance
“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…
Prescription to ease physician paperwork
- 6 December 2023
- by Communitech
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: Mapping the future of digital navigation
- 5 December 2023
- by Communitech
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…
Picsume Wins $20k Top Prize in WEtech’s ScaleUP Accelerator
- 5 December 2023
- by WEtechAlliance
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.…
Making a leap from roadside stand to farm market
- 4 December 2023
- by TechAlliance
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…
This cool innovation offers a green alternative to refrigerants
- 4 December 2023
- by MaRS Discovery District
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…
Wholesale Produce Delivery Startup Jitto Wins Haltech’s Hi5 Pitch Competition
- 4 December 2023
- by Haltech
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!…
Wholesale Produce Delivery Startup Jitto Wins Haltech’s Hi5 Pitch Competition
- 4 December 2023
- by Haltech
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!…
Roundup for November 2023 – Communitech
- 3 December 2023
- by Communitech
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…
MaRS Monthly Roundup
- 1 December 2023
- by MaRS Discovery District
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To Search or Not to Search— Patentability and Freedom to Operate
- 1 December 2023
- by VentureLAB
The protection and commercialization of an idea can be a stressful and risky endeavor. In plain terms, two main concerns encapsulate the bulk of the uncertainties when it comes to commercializing an invention: Can I stop others from using my idea?Can…
Rideshark wins $25K at Fast Track Cities Showcase
- 30 November 2023
- by TechAlliance
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,…
‘Innovation thrives in diverse environments’
- 30 November 2023
- by MaRS Discovery District
Cleantech startup Lite-1, winner of this year’s Mission from MaRs Climate Technology Venture Diversity Award, shares the benefits of creating a workplace ‘culture of curiosity.’ Over the years, tech has struggled to diversify its workforce. And the cleantech sector is…
TechAlliance Announces Two Winners for the Fourth London Innovation Challenge
- 30 November 2023
- by TechAlliance
LONDON, ON. November 24, 2023 — Following the launch of the fourth London Innovation Challenge, TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario, alongside an adjudication panel of local industry leaders, announced Broad Films and Joydrop Ltd. as the winners of the Challenge at…
Webinar – Opportunities and Support for MedTech Adoption
- 30 November 2023
- by Innovation Factory
Are you a Medtech (i.e. medical technology) company looking to sell into the healthcare system? What programs and services are available to help Ontario MedTech companies navigate procurement processes and sell into healthcare system? What are the best practices that…
RideShark snags $25K at Fast Track Cities Showcase
- 30 November 2023
- by Communitech
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…
Decade of decisions: How better infrastructure can transform our world
- 30 November 2023
- by MaRS Discovery District
From Wi-Fi to power stations, roads to pipelines, our infrastructure is stressed. Built for a climate that no longer exists, our systems are failing at an increasing pace. But to fix what’s broken goes beyond structural repair — we also…
How AI is helping to spot the next pandemic
- 29 November 2023
- by MaRS Discovery District
Forecasting future outbreaks is becoming increasingly complex. But as infectious disease specialist Kamran Khan explains, this is an area where algorithms can help. The Asian tiger mosquito lives only a few weeks and flies less than a kilometre in its…
Unlocking Your First Customers: Expert Strategies for Tech Startups Looking to Win and Retain Customers
- 29 November 2023
- by Altitude Accelerator
originally published: 2023-11-28 01:04:53 Every time your prospective client opens their mouth, it gives you an opportunity. The more you know about the client, the better you can serve them. They will tell you what is worrying them, and from…