On June 11, 2026, the Startup World Cup Ottawa Regional Competition will take place at Lansdowne Park as part of the AccelerateOTT event. This competition features ten innovative founders from Eastern Ontario, primarily from Ottawa, all vying for a share…
Invest Ottawa is calling for applications for new volunteer members to join its Board of Directors. This initiative provides a chance to shape the direction of one of Canada's leading economic development agencies and apply your expertise to support Ottawa's…
Providence Therapeutics had to find creative workarounds to test its novel protocol for creating personalized cancer treatments. Here, CEO Brad Sorensen walks through what led the company to launch precision vaccine trials in Australia. The Building Biotech series explores how…
A Mobility Unlimited Hub delegation goes to Australia Greetings from MaRS. This month, a few MaRSians accompanied a group of ventures from the Mobility Unlimited Hub on a trip to Melbourne and Sydney. While there, the delegation attended a number of…
Watch the incredible milestones achieved by the inaugural cohort of the MaRS and Toyota Mobility Foundation‘s Mobility Unlimited Hub. AWL-Electricity | Axtion Independence Mobility | Braze Mobility | Cheelcare | Deaf AI | Trexo Robotics Original Article on MaRS
On May 26, 2026, a significant development in wireless technology was announced, with Ericsson Canada partnering with the Government of Canada to launch the Advanced Wireless Communications Innovation Network (AWIN). This initiative aims to position the Ottawa-Gatineau area at the…
In this episode of the MaRS podcast Solve for X, host Manjula Selvarajah talks to primary care physician Andrew Boozary about a supportive housing model that could have a massive impact. The housing crisis is fundamentally a health problem.…
Every summer, Altitude Accelerator welcomes new talent, and this year, they are excited to introduce three impressive team members: Tireni, Shanya, and Ashwin. Each of them brings unique skills, a passion for community, and a dedication to making a difference.…
Elemental Trucks: Pioneering Hydrogen-Powered Transportation CEO Jamie Ally believes that the company’s first-generation hydrogen-powered long-haul truck could significantly reduce the environmental impact of heavy-duty trucks in Canada and globally. A Look at Canadian Transportation's Carbon Footprint Canada has a…
Should housing be treated as a medical intervention? Dr. Andrew Boozary, who heads up University Health Network‘s Gattuso Centre for Social Medicine, is prescribing just that. Listen to the full episode here. Original Article on MaRS
Raising capital for startups is a nuanced process beyond merely pitching ideas; it involves extensive outreach, relationship building, and understanding investor motivations. A recent fireside chat hosted by the Brampton Venture Zone featured insights from Nick Kuryluk, Cofounder of Cosality…
On May 25, 2026, Invest Ottawa announced that its President and CEO, Sonya Shorey, received national recognition in BetaKit's "Most Ambitious 2026" publication. This annual feature highlights Canadian innovators who enhance the country's autonomy, security, and prosperity. Shorey was acknowledged…
BCIs are changing the lives of people with severe disabilities, brain injuries and treatment-resistant depression. But how exactly do they work? The phrase “brain-computer interface,” as prosaic as it may be, contains a compelling promise: What if our brains and…
At Spark Centre, we believe our success is intrinsically tied to the achievements of our clients, exemplified by companies like Moon Trades. Their accomplishments highlight not only strong leadership but also the collaborative power of Durham Region’s innovation ecosystem, which…
Summary of Ross Video Expansion Announcement On May 21, 2026, Ross Video, a leader in live video production technology, announced a significant expansion of its manufacturing and research and development operations in Ontario, aiming to enhance its flagship product, Ultrix.…
It’s a transatlantic partnership that’s helping startups realize cross-border business goals. Hear from the good folks at Innovate UK, and the founders of Therion and Deep.Meta, about how MaRS is helping Canada gain access to the best innovations the U.K. has to offer. Original…
DevOps Engineer Opportunities in High-Demand Companies The field of DevOps engineering is booming, with numerous companies seeking skilled individuals to optimize their operations and drive innovation. Here are some noteworthy companies currently in search of DevOps engineers: 1. Evidence Partners…
Jordan Huzevka, the founder of Next-Door Rental, recognized a unique opportunity in the underutilization of tools and equipment, which often remain idle. Growing up sharing equipment with neighbors, he identified a gap in the marketplace for extending this sharing to…
Manufacturing and Dyeing: A Call for Change Environmental Impact of the Textile Industry The textile industry is a leading cause of environmental degradation, contributing significantly to global water crises. A UN report has recently highlighted that humanity faces "global water…
Early-stage founders face critical decisions, particularly regarding their founding teams. Usha Srinivasan, CEO of BReady.ai, shared her extensive experiences in team-building at a recent workshop, highlighting essential strategies for finding co-founders, making initial hires, and navigating the chaotic early growth…
Ventures in the inaugural cohort of the MaRS Adaptech Accelerator are working to scale solutions that help communities predict, prevent and respond to extreme weather events. The costs of climate change keep rising. Last year, ice storms, flash floods, wildfires and…
The article discusses six engineering capstone projects from McMaster University that focus on dairy cows, emphasizing the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in agriculture to enhance cow health and farm efficiency. These projects emerged from a collaboration with CATTLEytics, an…
A new program for a crucial sector It’s a cleantech chicken-and-egg conundrum: you need a ton of capital to commercialize a novel solution, but to secure that capital, you must first prove the solution is scalable. MaRS’s inaugural FOAK Lab,…
According to the Canadian Cancer Society, rare cancers make up around 20 percent of new cancer cases in Canada. Learn how the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research and Calgary-based Providence Therapeutics are harnessing mRNA technology to advance treatments for rare cancers and other conditions. Original…
On May 15, 2026, the Centre for Integrated Transportation and Mobility (CITM), part of Innovation Factory, announced renewed funding as one of nine Regional Technology Development Sites (RTDS) within the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN). The funding, exceeding $69.6 million,…
On May 15, 2026, Innovation Factory, the innovation hub for Brant, Halton, Hamilton, and Norfolk, celebrated the entrepreneurial spirit at the 16th annual Big DiF Open House & Client Showcase, attended by over 250 participants. This event spotlighted the successes…
To ensure your company’s information remains secure, the key question to ask is “who can access your data?” says Jordan Thompson, senior vice president of product development at cybersecurity firm Fortinet. Canada is one of the top targets for cybercrime…
In Ottawa–Gatineau, the concept of sovereign defence capability is evolving into reality, supported by Canadian companies like Millbrook Strategic Sciences Inc. Based in Carp, Ontario, Millbrook specializes in designing and manufacturing advanced suppressor technology for military and law enforcement, with…
On May 13, 2026, Growcer, an Ottawa-based vertical farming company, was honored with the Governor General’s Innovation Award at Rideau Hall, celebrating its contributions in its 10th year. Co-founders Corey Ellis and Alida Burke accepted the award, which recognizes organizations…
On May 11, 2026, in Toronto, Minister Vic Fedeli announced a substantial investment of $19.3 million into 10 life sciences companies as part of Ontario's initiative to expedite the commercialization of local innovations in the health sector. The announcement took…
Smart Movements Inc. (SMV) is a pioneering Canadian health-tech company dedicated to enhancing physical wellness through intelligent technology. Their primary offering, YogAI, integrates Human Pose Estimation (HPE), artificial intelligence (AI), and computer vision to provide real-time corrective feedback, facilitating safe…
Almost 40 million people require prosthetics or orthotics, but only 10 to 15 per cent can access them. The Victoria Hand Project has developed a sustainable way of creating customized upper limb replacements anywhere in the world. “I love…
The text describes a recent announcement from MaRS Impact Health regarding the winner of the Rural and Remote Community Cancer Screening Challenge, which is the Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health from Goderich, Ontario. The challenge is a collaboration…
Jordan Goure, the founder of Picsume, has been accepted into the prestigious NEXT Founders program of NEXT Canada for 2026, which is known for its rigorous selection process targeted at growth-stage entrepreneurs. NEXT Founders is designed for exceptional Canadian founders…
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Big Blue Bubble: Crafting Community-Driven Gaming with "My Singing Monsters" Big Blue Bubble, a London-based studio founded in 2004, stands as a testament to the evolution of mobile gaming through its innovative title, My Singing Monsters. This flagship game has…
As May unfolds in Ottawa, the city bursts into life with warmer weather and the highly anticipated Canadian Tulip Festival. This vibrant atmosphere signals not only the start of a beautiful season but also a prime opportunity for individuals to…
On April 29, 2026, Canadian Defence Review (CDR), a leading defence media company, unveiled its annual Survey & Ranking of Canada’s Top 100 Defence Companies. General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada (GDLS-Canada) was named the Top Defence Company for the third time…
The federal government has expanded its recently introduced Advisory Committee on Canada–United States Economic Relations to include Eliot Pence, founder and CEO of Ottawa defence tech startup Dominion Dynamics, strengthening representation from Canada’s innovation sector. The committee was first announced on April…
The startups in the inaugural cohort of the MaRS First-of-a-Kind Lab are gearing up for commercial-scale deployment of their climate solutions. Olivier Dufresne is a man with a dream. On the site of a former asbestos mine near Val-des-Sources in…
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