Rachel Drew had laid a solid foundation for her startup but she knew there was more she could do to strengthen her go-to-market strategy, refine her customer-success process and gain deeper insights into her customer base. She turned to Fierce…
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.
WETechAlliance is pleased to announce the appointment of seven (7) new Directors and three (3) new Advisors to the Board of Directors for 2023-2024. WETechAlliance’s Board of Directors is composed of fourteen (14) directors, and five ex-officio advisors including…
SARNIA, ON. September 15, 2023 — TMRRW INC., a prominent local communications and technology firm has achieved a significant milestone by spinning out its first venture company. This incubated project has led to the birth of “Welcome Platform Technologies,” a…
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Sounds of revolution – MaRS Discovery District
How artist and speaker Madame Gandhi mixes music and technology to create positive change Madame Gandhi makes music to move people — both physically, thanks to her energetic, propulsive beats, and emotionally, as a result of her candid, inspiring lyrics.…
The members of the Mission from MaRS: CDR Accelerator cohort are looking for ways to help get us to net negative emissions. The numbers paint a worrisome picture. This summer has been the hottest since global records began in 1880.…
By Cory Nordstrom, CTV News Northern OntarioSept. 19, 2023 6:47 p.m. EDT Harvest Algoma is back from the brink of closure.The United Way's community food hub had been looking for another organization to take over operations for months, after growing…
The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre will go ahead with a takeover of the Harvest Algoma program with the financial support of the City of Sault Ste. Marie and a three-year funding commitment from Algoma Steel.The Harvest Algoma program was…
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Profound Impact Partners with Haltech to Offer Targeted Grant Matching Through Research Impact
The partnership will allow clients to match with research funding and collaborative partners. HALTON REGION, ON | SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 — Profound Impact Corporation and Haltech Regional Innovation Centre are working together to provide targeted and timely grant matching opportunities…
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Indro Robotics and Invest Ottawa Join Forces to Advance Rapid Prototyping for SMEs
Sep 18, 2023 OTTAWA, ON – SEPTEMBER 18, 2023: InDro Robotics, the leading Canadian robotics R&D company, and Invest Ottawa, lead economic development agency for knowledge-based industries Canada’s Capital, today are pleased to announce a strategic partnership marking an exciting…
From adopting new manufacturing techniques to scouring the world of fungi for alternatives to leather, the clothing industry is looking hard at its environmental footprint. Trends come and go, but the clothing industry’s environmental impacts endure. Textile production creates 1.2…
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Windsor-Essex Capital Angel Network Welcomes Cam Crowder as New Interim Executive Director
Windsor, ON, September 14, 2023 – The Windsor Essex Capital Angel Network (WECAN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Cam Crowder as its new Interim Executive Director. Crowder brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role, positioning WECAN for…
How Payments Canada balances innovation and regulation to help streamline (and safeguard) transactions for Canadians. If you’ve ever scanned a QR code to buy coffee, paid your subway fare with a smartwatch or tapped your smartphone at the grocery-store checkout,…
They say, don’t wait for the perfect moment, take the moment and make it perfect. That was exactly what Jon Christensen did. When the COVID-19 pandemic confined everyone to their homes and hit the hospitality industry, restaurateur Christensen turned to…
Fintech RIC News
The Bank of Canada is considering issuing digital dollars. Is this the future of money?
Currencies that exist only online could speed up transactions and encourage financial innovation. But we’re a long way from seeing the end of cash. For the average person, cash may still be king, but a pretender to the throne is…
originally published: 2023-09-13 15:19:48 I had a great conversation with Karen Grant and David W. Wright, ICD.D about investor confidence in our current startup landscape. We’re still in a period of uncertainty and from two investors’ viewpoints, founders should follow some sound strategies in…
Sep 13, 2023 By: Neil SchwartzBusiness Lawyer – Mann Lawyers LLP Corporate & Commercial Law With India having recently touched down on the surface of the moon, an impressive achievement by all accounts, we are reminded of the dozens of…
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HYGN Energy Inc. is reducing carbon footprint with alternate energy resources and innovation
Hydrogen as a clean fuel alternative is certainly nothing new — but you likely haven’t heard of using hydrogen that’s electrolyzed from distilled water for fuel-efficient combustion! Meet HYGN Energy Inc., a trailblazer in harnessing hydrogen technology for a cleaner…
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MedsOnWheels Collaborates with Uber to Enhance Medication Delivery Services
TORONTO, August 25, 2023 // Healthcare startup MedsOnWheels has entered into a strategic partnership with Uber, marking a significant step towards modernizing medication delivery and patient accessibility within the healthcare sector. MedsOnWheels, a healthcare startup dedicated to transforming the pharmacy…
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From Cancer Survivor to Innovator: Hyivy’s Inspiring Path to Redefining Women’s Health
This podcast was originally published by Pitch Please on September 4, 2023. Listen to the original podcast here. Ever wondered what it’s like to pitch a product that women put in their vaginas to male investors? Find out in this episode…
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TechAlliance Unveils Limitless 2024 Nominations, Celebrating Regional Innovation Excellence
LONDON, ON. September 12, 2023 — Amidst a landscape of entrepreneurial spirit, the quest to spotlight trailblazing individuals and enterprises that transcend obstacles, exhibit unyielding resilience, and foster innovation within our ecosystem remains paramount. In a resounding testament to the…
Toronto-based Think Research gives medical professionals digital tools that let them instantly access up-to-date best practices Time and resources are in shorter and shorter supply for many healthcare professionals — especially as health systems strain under the weight of increased…
HardTech is Canada’s premiere hardware technology-focused event, bringing together global industry leaders, Canadian founders, investors, and innovators. Join us as we explore the necessary ingredients to build a strong, connected hardware and semiconductor ecosystem in Canada: access to capital, talent,…
Seaina is a venture born out of the determination and foresight of Tomi Laditi. Driven by the prevalent horror stories and widespread dissatisfaction within the home improvement industry, Laditi set out to revolutionize the status quo. With an industry plagued by…
Spark Centre Advisor Ivano Labricciosa has worked in the energy and utilities sector for over 30 years. The former President and CEO of Oshawa Power and Utilities Corporation (OPUC), Labricciosa has decades of experience in the energy sector that have…
From inflation and interest rates putting Canadians’ bank accounts under strain to the crypto industry’s recent rollercoaster, the finance industry is in the spotlight. This month, top experts in the world of finance will descend on Toronto to discuss outlooks…
SAUGEEN FIRST NATION ON, Sept. 8, 2023 /CNW/ – eSupply Canada, a national Indigenous-owned distributor specializing in business and industrial supplies, is pleased to announce a significant milestone in its mission to enhance Indigenous economic development. The company has received a non-dilutive $1.1 million investment…
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New Merch On Demand Platform is Making it Easier for Musicians and Music Fans to Connect – Spark Centre
At the intersection of music, technology and e-commerce, there’s a revolutionary platform making artist merchandising and licensing easy and low-cost so that musicians can focus on what they do best: entertaining and engaging with their fans.MOD Inc. (which stands for…
ventureLAB's Board of Directors is excited to announce the appointment of Hugh Chow as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective September 5, 2023. He brings more than 30 years of global experience and a proven track record with startups, scale-ups,…
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ConsidraCare is putting the care back in caregiving in the GTA
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…
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Advisor Series: Embracing Fear – Lessons from Danielle Graham’s Adventures for Entrepreneurs
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…
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Innovation Factory partners with HaloHealth to bridge the gap between healthcare startups and clinical expertise
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…