Join the IG Board of Directors, Today! We are seeking applications from individuals interested in volunteering on our Board of Directors. Our board members share in the fulfillment of the organization’s vision, shape strategy and contribute to the fulfillment of…
Sarah and Rob are firm believers in living life to the fullest and expressing creativity. That’s why in 2020, just weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic, they started their journey to empower people to express themselves through fun, personalized underwear. Suddenly,…
Nathalie Morin and her partner, Julien, embarked on an exhilarating journey that took them across the globe, fueled by their dream of opening a remarkable chocolate boutique. From France to Scotland, the UK to Canada, their passion for creating delectable…
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…
Rob Hannam has always been passionate about helping others solve their problems and improve their businesses and lives. This drive led him to become an entrepreneur, knowing he could make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. In 2020, Rob joined…
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 Pope wore Balenciaga. More specifically: He wore a snow-white puffer jacket, buttons snapped and waist cinched, stalking the streets of Rome in late March with a giant silver cross thumping against his chest. He looked cozy; he looked super-duper…
A crystal called perovskite is excellent at absorbing the sun’s rays. Several startups believe it could be the secret to creating solar panels that are thinner and more efficient. Solar panels have become clean energy workhorses. They are the third-largest…
In response to the recent findings from the Technology Councils of North America (TECNA) and Canada’s Tech Network (CTN) talent migration study, “Tech Workforce Trends: The Migration of Tech Jobs Since the Pandemic”, we are thrilled to announce the launch…
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Acceleration+ Cohort 2 Pitch Competition Competitors and Judges On July 27th, we witnessed an exhilarating display of groundbreaking ideas and entrepreneurial spirit at the Acceleration+ Pitch Competition. We are thrilled to have hosted such a dynamic event, showcasing the brightest…
Tops in talent Canada continues to be a growing force among top North American tech markets, according to two new talent studies. Waterloo Region jumped six spots to No. 18 on CBRE’s ranking of the top 50 North American tech…
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.The Pik’r is the first heavy-duty, high-capacity autonomous robot…
originally published: 2023-07-28 17:04:56 Altitude Accelerator is pleased to welcome and introduce Uzoma Erondu to the Altitude community! Uzoma joins Altitude Accelerator as an advisor and will be sitting on the Investor Review Panel moving forward. Hailing from Nigeria and…
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…
Rob Hannam has always been passionate about helping others solve their problems and improve their businesses and lives. This drive led him to become an entrepreneur, knowing he could make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. In 2020, Rob joined…
Expert advice from MaRS marketing expert Kristina Cleary As far as marketing is concerned, Kristina Cleary knows a thing or two — or for this article’s purpose, three. Over her more than 25-year career, Cleary has helped two companies IPO,…
ApplyBoard announced the winners of its inaugural International Alumni of Impact program, recognizing the achievements of 10 former international students who graduated from Canadian institutions and made a positive difference in their home countries and Canada. ApplyBoard helps students across…
Change is afoot in the social internet again. It happens every few years when something new or a bit better (or we hope it’s better) comes along. In addition to trying to figure out which new platform to join, or…
originally published: 2023-07-26 09:31:33 Here at Altitude, are passionate about supporting founders who are pioneering change in key industries that have the capacity to revolutionize the way we live as people. Cleantech is one of those industries. It intends to…
RideCo Inc. is partnering with Uber Technologies Inc. to give transit agencies more flexibility and efficiency in how they operate by supplying additional vehicles and addressing staffing challenges. “This partnership gives us Uber as an additional means of transportation beyond…
ChatGPT and its competitors are making headlines and raising alarm. But powerful new AI technologies can be designed in ways that benefit society — if we choose to do so. Cohere, a Toronto-based AI startup that provides language models to…
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…
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