Movin’ on up September got off to a great start, with Waterloo topping the top small tech talent market list in CBRE’s Scoring Tech Talent report. This is the fourth year in a row that Waterloo has ranked first on…
Oct 3, 2024 Invested in Our New Reality Season 14: Downtown: EvolvedEpisode 2: Invested in the Ottawa Business Community – Matt Holland If you didn’t catch this episode of Invest Ottawa’s Invested in Our New Reality podcast – don’t worry…
As health-care systems around the world face the growing challenge of antibiotic resistance, a Kitchener-based medical device company is stepping up with a promising solution. Founded in 2021, Biomiq specializes in biomimicry-based health-care solutions and is backed by over a…
The building and construction industry’s outsized contribution to carbon emissions presents massive challenges — and opportunities. One way to consider the climate crisis is to scan the horizon: Every building, road, power line and subway station has played a part.…
originally published: 2024-10-02 17:09:13 As CO2L grew, Tranly recognized the need for skills beyond scientific expertise “Funding is crucial, but equally important is having a diverse skill set for technology development and deployment. Transitioning from a lab-focused role to industry…
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Two Waterloo Region companies, KA Imaging and ICSPI Corp., alongside ApoSys Technologies and OTI Lumionics, have been named part of 15 advanced manufacturing projects valued at $59 million, according to a recent announcement by Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen). “It’s…
With access to local news being negatively impacted by Meta’s new policy, preventing Canadian news outlets from sharing their content on Facebook and Instagram, we’ve rounded up some of the latest in local tech & innovation news that we want…
Posted in Blog, Thrive in Ottawa Oct 1, 2024 When you start to sense a chill in the air and find nature decorating itself in colours, or you’re starting to notice local coffee shops offering pumpkin spice beverages and stores…
Posted in Blog, WIO Resources Oct 1, 2024 We are reaching the peak of globalization in an interconnected world where one of the key determinants of a tech company’s success is the ability to attract and hire global talent. Having…
Using LiDAR and data from the terrain to perform predictive and cost-effective track maintenance ApoSys Technologies Inc., a cleantech company focused on automating infrastructure inspection processes for industries like railways for accuracy and safety, successfully hosted the launch of its…
Sep 30, 2024 As the leaves start to fall around the Ottawa region and the city prepares for the fall weather ahead, we’re proud to share a few amazing success stories from businesses in the Invest Ottawa ecosystem. Read below…
HALTON & HAMILTON, ON – October 1, 2024 – Following the success of the recent LiONS LAIR pitch competition and gala, attended by over 400 attendees, Innovation Factory is pleased to announce applications for the 12th annual Synapse Life Science…
When a soldier is injured on a battlefield, decisions have to be made quickly. In the case of a collapsed lung, a common treatment in the heat of the moment is to insert a tube between a soldier’s ribs and into their chest. In…
This article was original published on Femtech Insider, on August 20, 2024. Read the original here. Femtech Canada has officially submitted a request to the Canadian federal government, advocating for a $100 million investment to accelerate women’s health and femtech…
For an invention to be granted a patent, three key requirements need to be met: the invention must be novel; non-obvious; and have utility (meaning it has to actually work.) Ensuring your innovation meets patent standards Let’s take a closer…
The McNaughton Family farm business spans six generations. Historically, it has been a dairy operation, but it has since developed a small beef cattle program. The farm also has hens, cash crops and cattle feed. With small family farms trying…
originally published: 2024-09-26 16:17:10 For entrepreneurs in the cleantech and battery technology sectors, bridging the gap between promising ideas and market-ready products is a common challenge. Startups in these fields may struggle with limited resources, lack of specialized equipment, and technical…
Elizabeth Audette-Bourdeau recalls a challenging time when her grandfather fell ill. “My dad was driving two hours a day to check up on him,” she said. “So we started looking into senior communities.” When they found him a new home…
To drive economic prosperity, First Nation communities need to be included in the conversation of industry and infrastructure development. Here, Scott Patles-Richardson, Indigenous Financial Solutions CEO and founder, shares what the knock-on effects of that can be. About two decades…
Renewed funding from FedDev Ontario to benefit Ontario life science innovators HAMILTON & HALTON, ON // September 27, 2024 – Yesterday, the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) announced the renewal…
HAMILTON, ON // September 27, 2024 – Innovation Factory is thrilled to announce the winners of the 14th Annual LiONS LAIR pitch competition and awards gala yesterday. The event attracted over 400 attendees from the region’s business and innovation community.…
ventureLAB, leading global founder community for hardware technology and enterprise software companies in Canada located in York region, announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sterling Industries, a premier North American medical device contract manufacturer. This partnership highlights their shared…
Let’s Put the Pedal to The Floor !As a rally car racing pilot, risk analysis, fast decision-making but most importantly making it happen is crucial to avoid a car crash. For The past 20 years, I have been teaching such…
originally published: 2024-09-25 16:12:39 Giselle Melo I’m so excited to be here, Hessie. Hessie Jones Ohh good, I’m glad. To get here. I’m good because we’re gonna dissect your life if you don’t mind. Giselle Melo No, I I don’t mind. And I just wanted…
With more than 80 times the short-term warming power of carbon dioxide, methane is a significant climate threat. But finding and fixing methane leaks is no small feat and ground-based detection methods struggle to pinpoint this colourless, odourless gas. In…
originally published: 2024-09-26 21:11:14 After graduating with a business degree, I was drawn to marketing and advertising. For over 20 years, I worked to find the right customers for various products and services. I’ve marketed everything from migraine medication and…
With access to Canadian news being negatively impacted by Meta’s new policy, preventing Canadian news outlets from sharing their content on Facebook and Instagram, we’ve rounded up some of the latest in Canadian tech & innovation news that we want…
With access to local news being negatively impacted by Meta’s new policy, preventing Canadian news outlets from sharing their content on Facebook and Instagram, we’ve rounded up some of the latest in local tech & innovation news that we want…
A message from our President & CEO As we dive into this year’s Annual Impact Report, we can’t help but feel proud of the transformation and growth 2023-2024 has brought. This year has been one of great momentum, building on…
Sep 26, 2024 GCXpo Helps Innovators and Companies from Canada’s Capital and Across the Country Get to Market, Customers and Revenue Faster Safely Ottawa, ON, September 26, 2024 — Area X.O, the R&D complex for next-gen smart mobility founded and…
As the global semiconductor industry undergoes rapid change and growth, Canada is uniquely positioned to seize emerging opportunities. At Elevate Festival 2024 in downtown Toronto, ventureLAB will host the panel "Chips on the Block: Canada’s Strategic Role in the Global…
Christine Allen, head of biotech firm Intrepid Labs shares her perspective on how this country has become an AI powerhouse, and how the technology can radically improve the drug development process. Christine Allen, a chemistry professor at the University of…
originally published: 2024-09-23 13:35:30 The Clean Energy Innovation program focuses on several key areas to address Canada’s clean energy transition. In the near term, the program aims to enable fuel switching by using negative-value waste streams for fuel production. This involves…
Posted in Blog, WIO Resources Sep 23, 2024 Crafting a resume that captures attention can be difficult, especially as it’s increasingly common for recruiting companies to use AI for the first review. While every company may have its preferences, there…
What do founders and Olympic athletes have in common? A lot more than you might think. They both dream big, overcome challenges, build networks of support and celebrate victories – whether it’s crossing a finish line or securing an investment.…
The London Chamber welcomed newly elected Board Members, including TechAlliance’s Chief Executive Officer, Christina Fox, at the Annual General Meeting on September 19, 2024. The Governance and Nominations Committee issued a Call for Expressions of Interest to the membership seeking interest…
London is among North America’s top emerging tech markets, according to a report compiled from Statistics Canada data by commercial real estate company, CBRE. Their 2024 ranking of up-and-coming tech markets across the continent placed London at the number four spot, up from eighth…
Communitech hosted its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sept. 19, 2024, gathering board members, founders, partners and staff at the Hub to reflect on achievements over the past fiscal year and set the stage for the future. In her opening…
Sep 18, 2024 Invested in Our New Reality Season 14: Downtown: EvolvedEpisode 1: Invested In Fine Dining Downtown – with Stephen Beckta Didn’t catch this episode of Invest Ottawa’s Invested in Our New Reality podcast? Don’t worry – we’ve got…
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