Oliver Lang, co-founder of Intelligent City, emphasizes the urgent need for housing and advocates for prefabricated mass timber as a scalable solution. Located at Royal York Road and Drummond Street in Etobicoke, a nine-storey housing project that utilizes this approach…
Banyan Software Acquires HR4 Ltd. Banyan Software, a prominent acquirer and permanent home for enterprise software businesses, has announced its acquisition of HR4 Ltd., an innovative HR and compliance platform tailored specifically for the automotive dealership industry. Founded in 2017…
Summary: Little Big Brother Production House Launch On June 26, 2025, a groundbreaking production house named Little Big Brother has officially launched in London, Ontario. Created by the innovative team behind Take5 Digital and Gotham Studios, this studio aims to…
The post "My First: How Ekstera Transformed Customer Research into an Award-Winning Pitch" highlights Ekstera's innovative approach to customer research and how it led to a successful pitch that earned them an award. Ekstera, a design and development agency, emphasizes…
The recent Canada-UK joint statement underscores that innovation is now essential for national strategy, particularly in the fields of semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital infrastructure. As both nations strengthen their partnership, ventureLAB is positioned to play a pivotal role…
The post "How does a climate crisis target our weakest and poorest?" highlights the disproportionate impact of climate change on vulnerable populations. It emphasizes that low-income communities, marginalized groups, and developing nations are the most affected by climate-related events and…
Oshawa, Ontario – June 26, 2025 – Spark Centre has been recognized as the winner of the 2024 Sustainable Business Award at the CanadianSME Small Business Awards. Interim CEO Gary Jarosz expressed pride in this achievement, highlighting it as a…
FliteHouse has officially launched as a powerful entity resulting from the acquisition of SalesBop by SellWell, establishing itself as the only comprehensive revenue enablement ecosystem in the market. By merging best-in-class enablement services with an innovative AI-powered coaching platform and…
In Canada, the urgency for a modern energy system is escalating, driven by rising electricity demands from artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers. By 2050, electricity demand is projected to grow by 75%, with data centers contributing a significant 15%…
For nearly two decades, RideShark, founded in 2002 and based in Ottawa, has been a key player in the commuter management sector without extensive brand recognition. As a white-labeled platform, it helps employers mitigate traffic congestion, lower emissions, and enhance…
MondouxRollins Partners Inc. Announces 2025 Winners of Canada’s Best Private Boards Program On June 25, 2025, MondouxRollins Partners Inc., an executive search and human capital advisory firm, revealed the 2025 winners of Canada’s Best Private Boards program. The recognition event…
Building an AI system involves more than just algorithms, code, and data; it carries significant responsibilities. One of the primary concerns is ensuring that the system's components are not derived from stolen data or used in ways that could result…
HEALTHI Program Renewal Summary On June 25, 2025, Innovation Factory announced the renewal of its HEALTHI program (Health Ecosystem to Accelerate and Leverage Trials of Healthcare Innovation), which will welcome its fourth cohort. This phase of the program plans to…
Summary of CERT Systems: Innovating Sustainable Ethylene Production CERT Systems, a Toronto-based startup co-founded by Christine Gabardo, is tackling the challenges of climate change through innovative ethylene production. Ethylene, a petrochemical integral to numerous industries—from automotive to healthcare— has a…
BetaKit has unleashed its inaugural Most Ambitious 2025 issue, an electrifying showcase of 70+ companies, founders, and visionaries boldly reshaping Canada’s tech and innovation landscape. Revealed today at Toronto Tech Week, the list celebrates those taking massive swings in sectors like deep…
On June 24, 2025, TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario commemorated the successful completion of the first Rural GROW Accelerator cohort, featuring innovative companies such as Beekist Growers, Capella Meadows, Goldie Innovative Technologies, Proof Line Farm, Revelree, and Techwillow. This initiative is…
Brandon Abe, co-founder of QReserve, launched his company out of a need to optimize underutilized research equipment. QReserve is an innovative online SaaS platform that offers smart calendar and workflow solutions aimed at helping organizations effectively manage access to their…
In a recent episode of the Tech Uncensored podcast, Usha Srinivasan, founder of BReady Talent and former ecosystem builder, shared her journey transitioning from supporting startup founders to becoming one herself. Born into an immigrant family with expectations to enter…
Extreme heat waves are increasingly becoming a global concern, with the last decade recording the hottest years in history. Urban areas experience temperatures up to 15 degrees Celsius higher than surrounding regions, posing significant risks, particularly for vulnerable populations such…
In December 2019, a significant conversation took place involving four local angel investors and entrepreneurs from the GROW Accelerator. The focus was on how startups can effectively seek and secure investments. For many aspiring businesses, the journey to attracting experienced…
Oshawa, ON – June 20, 2025 — The Spark Commercialization and Innovation Centre has announced the appointment of Martin Yuill as its new Executive Director, effective July 1, 2025. With over twenty years of experience in entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic…
The fintech landscape in Canada and globally has experienced remarkable growth and investment recently, as highlighted in KPMG’s Pulse of Fintech Report 2024, which noted a record US$9.5 billion invested across 121 deals in 2024, despite a decline in deal…
Toronto-based startup Xatoms has developed an innovative method to purify contaminated water using just sunlight and a photocatalytic powder. This process leverages advancements in quantum chemistry and artificial intelligence (AI) to discover effective photocatalysts—substances that utilize light to facilitate chemical…
AI technology is rapidly becoming ubiquitous, prompting calls for responsible practices in its adoption. Two companies, Fairly AI and Sweden’s anch.AI, have merged to form Asenion, aiming to tackle crucial issues surrounding AI—fairness, transparency, and safety. Asenion is designed to…
On a vibrant afternoon in downtown Kitchener, Communitech hosted a community Open House to unveil its newly refreshed Hub located within the historic Tannery building. This event marked not just the arrival of summer, but also a significant evolution of…
Trackunit Secures Investment from Goldman Sachs Alternatives and Hg On June 16, 2025, Trackunit, a leader in software and IoT solutions for the construction sector, announced the successful closure of its investment from Private Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives. This…
Altitude Accelerator Announces Stoked Bio as the Winner of the First Look Competition Altitude Accelerator proudly announces that Stoked Bio, led by CEO Jeff Skinner, has emerged as the winner of the First Look Pitch Competition. Over 50 startups applied…
Two London-based startups have each secured $500,000 from the Ontario government to advance their innovative technologies. The first recipient is a software company creating solutions that have drawn significant interest from the U.S. military, particularly from marines and special forces.…
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a pressing global health crisis that leads to approximately 1.3 million deaths annually, a figure projected to rise to 1.9 million by 2050. It poses a significant risk to a century of medical advances, making what…
At the recent Communitech Startup Bootcamp Founder Showcase, Sensible Vascular, a startup co-founded by medtech veterans Kevin Macwan and Purvish Soni, won a $2,000 audience prize for their innovative thrombectomy device designed to more effectively and safely remove brain clots.…
Digital Extremes, a London-based video game developer known for its hit sci-fi shooter Warframe, is set to introduce a new title called Soulframe. This game marks a significant shift from the high-paced universe of Warframe, as it immerses players in…
My recent month-long journey spanning three continents—Marrakech for GITEX Africa, Singapore for GITEX Asia, and Jamaica for CEI—delivered remarkable insights into the global tech innovation landscape. Covering 15 flights between April 14 and May 10, this odyssey revealed a fundamental…
When Taj Manku's parents relocated to Ontario in their 60s, they were enjoying their independence, but a couple of medical emergencies shifted everything. Manku, the co-founder and CEO of Cognitive Systems, found himself balancing medical appointments and family duties while…
At MaRS Impact Health 2025, industry leaders discussed the evolving landscape of AI life science startups, particularly their shift towards developing proprietary drug programs. This pivot reflects a broader trend within the industry, as startups harness artificial intelligence to enhance…
Building an AI system extends beyond merely developing algorithms, code, and data; it encompasses a range of responsibilities. One critical aspect is ensuring that no part of the system is developed using stolen data or without permission. Developers must also…
As national pride swells across Canada, event organizers are reevaluating their ticket sales platforms, moving away from traditional U.S.-based services that often fail to accommodate the unique needs of Canadian events. This sentiment is echoed by Owen Stafford, co-founder of…
Summary: Trexo Goes to the Zoo The post "Trexo Goes to the Zoo" from MaRS Discovery District details an engaging outing where Trexo Robotics, a company focused on developing robotic technologies for children with mobility challenges, takes a group of…
Summary of Business Combination Announcement On June 12, 2025, 1317229 B.C. Ltd. (referred to as "131"), along with Launchit Solutions Inc. ("Launchit") and 1001240330 Ontario Inc. ("Subco"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of 131, signed a Business Combination Agreement for the acquisition…
Overview of ventureLAB's Hardware Catalyst Lab and Keysight E5080B Vector Network Analyzer At ventureLAB’s Hardware Catalyst Lab, precision is paramount for fostering hardware innovation and product development. A critical tool in this environment is the Keysight E5080B Vector Network Analyzer…
Early cancer detection significantly improves patient outcomes, yet screening access remains problematic, especially in rural and remote areas. Late-stage cervical cancer presents severe health challenges, with survival rates under 20% for those diagnosed at this stage. Conversely, early detection raises…
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