originally published: 2023-06-30 13:36:23 Rutuja holds two Masters degrees – an MBA in Marketing from Pune University, an MSc. in International Business from HEC Montreal and a Bachelors in Computer Science Engineering. She has 6+ years of experince working with…
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.
NOHFC-Funded Internship Projects Boost Innovation in Northern ON
- 1 July 2023
- by SSMIC
The province is funding, through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corp., 74 job placement opportunities in Sault Ste. Marie, which, the government says, will help businesses expand operations and develop Northern Ontario’s workforce. Internship projects receiving NOHFC funding include $70,000…
Greenii Inc: Transforming Newspapers into Sustainable Paper Bags
- 30 June 2023
- by Haltech
Discover how Greenii Inc. is giving old paper a second life. Introduction At Haltech Regional Innovation Centre, we are proud to acknowledge the remarkable success of our client, Greenii Inc. This Halifax-based company has made waves in the sustainable…
AutoVerify Engages with Kijiji Canada and TD Auto Finance To Provide Potential Loan Pre-Qualifications
- 30 June 2023
- by TechAlliance
The AutoVerify team is excited to announce its new arrangement with Kijiji Canada and TD Auto Finance. Today, AutoVerify tools will be integrated into online vehicle listings on Kijiji as part of the Kijiji Lead Driver Bundle, helping provide car…
Canada can win the global talent race
- 29 June 2023
- by TechAlliance
Image Courtesy: CTV NewsAnnouncing a ground-breaking program yesterday at Collision, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship launched Canada’s first-ever Tech Talent Strategy, advancing Canada’s competitive talent advantage. Starting next month, an open work permit stream for H-1B…
As we wind down June and wind up to Canada Day, we’re also coming to the end of both Pride Month and Indigenous History Month. There was also Juneteenth, marking the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Unsurprisingly,…
Single-mode Circuit quantum electrodynamics device for quantum sensing
- 29 June 2023
- by Altitude Accelerator
originally published: 2023-06-28 16:29:49 Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) is seeking a solution relying on a single bosonic mode to explore and demonstrate new quantum sensing protocols close to or beyond the Heisenberg limit. Circuit quantum electrodynamics (CQED) with…
Ontario Supporting More Innovation in Growing Tech Sector
- 28 June 2023
- by WETechAlliance
MEDIA RELEASE via Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade TORONTO, Ontario, June 28, 2023 — The Ontario government is investing up to $77 million in two projects to help Ontario companies adopt, develop and bring to market critical technologies, such…
Posted in Blog, Thrive in Ottawa Jun 28, 2023 By Randy Gaudreau Broadly speaking, crops are like a portfolio of key assets for grain farmers. Just like any other asset, marketing, selling, and properly managing them can be complicated, risky,…
ventureLAB Unveils Canada’s First Hardware Angel Network
- 28 June 2023
- by VentureLAB
MARKHAM, Ontario – June 28, 2023 – ventureLAB announced the launch of the Hardware Angel Network (HAN), the only hardware and deep-tech focused investor network supporting pre-seed and seed stage startups in the country at York Region’s #YRtech pavilion at…
10 Ottawa Tech Companies with Job Openings in July 2023
- 27 June 2023
- by Invest Ottawa
Jun 27, 2023 July announces the beginning of the “High Summer”, the most awaited season of the year in Canada. The sun peaks, days are longer, and Ottawa’s lush parkways and vibrant riverside come to life. So do the people,…
Canadian startups are better equipped than ever to compete globally
- 27 June 2023
- by MaRS Discovery District
When sales associates at high-end Italian menswear brand Boggio Milano connect with their clients, they do so using Canadian technology. The company uses software created by Tulip, a Kitchener tech venture, to track its customers’ style preferences and help sales…
The entrepreneur behind one of Waterloo Region’s tech unicorns is turning his sights on a new venture. Martin Basiri announced today at the Collision tech conference in Toronto that he is launching a new company called Passage. Basiri, who co-founded…
Haltech Recognized as Most Empowering Regional Start-Up Educator, Non-Profit, in the GTA
- 27 June 2023
- by Haltech
We are thrilled to announce that Haltech Regional Innovation Centre has been recognized as the Most Empowering Regional Start-Up Educator & Strategy NPO 2023 – GTA by Acquisition International, a leading international digital business magazine. This prestigious award highlights our…
Global Runway Program helps Tokyo-based company, Ayudante to make a soft landing in Ottawa
- 26 June 2023
- by Invest Ottawa
Jun 26, 2023 Ayudante is based in Tokyo, Japan and last year, they chose Ottawa as the ideal place to open a new office. But why choose Ottawa? Ayudante’s Global Lead and Sr. Analytics Consultant, Jose Uzecategui explains not only…
Windsor-Essex + WETechAlliance-Supported Companies Set to Shine at Collision 2023
- 23 June 2023
- by WETechAlliance
If you’re attending Collision, we encourage you to connect with the representatives from WETechAlliance. Susy Kustra and Susana Martins will be present at the conference, representing our organization and the regional tech community. They will be more than happy…
Posted in Blog, Community News Jun 23, 2023 By: Adam Dewar I will start by saying my journey to writing this today, has been a long one with many twists and turns. If you asked me even 5 years ago…
Une installation de pointe permet aux innovateurs et aux entreprises de tester et de commercialiser des robots aériens et terrestres, d’acquérir une formation de pilote et d’accéder plus rapidement au marché.
- 23 June 2023
- by Invest Ottawa
Jun 21, 2023 OTTAWA, (Ontario) – le 21 juin 2023 – Aujourd’hui, Area X.O, le complexe de R&D pour les technologies de mobilité intelligente, d’autonomie et de connectivité de la prochaine génération, fondé et exploité par Invest Ottawa, en collaboration…
YQG Tech Company Changing How Canadians Get Hired
- 22 June 2023
- by WETechAlliance
Windsor, ON, June 22, 2023 – A local tech company, Picsume, announces the launch of its innovative new platform, changing the way Canadians enter the workforce. Picsume eliminates the antiquated process of resume building, by creating a live dynamic work…
Finding your Ideal Technical Cofounder
- 22 June 2023
- by Altitude Accelerator
originally published: 2023-06-21 16:24:29 Hessie Jones Nice to see you too. OK so let’s start with the first scenario before you even start looking for a cofounder, you advise that as a person who began this company, you need to ask…
Ottawa Businesses Leading the Health-Tech Revolution: Season 11 of Invested in Our New Reality
- 22 June 2023
- by Invest Ottawa
Jun 22, 2023 Good health takes a lot more than an apple a day. Luckily, entrepreneurs worldwide are committing their intellect, resources, and time to revolutionize the healthcare sector, bringing much-needed innovation to how we care for ourselves and others,…
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Developing better period products: “We want to be uncompromising with our sustainability”
- 22 June 2023
- by MaRS Discovery District
Rashmi Prakash, co-founder of Aruna Revolution, was frustrated by the lack of sustainable options. After experimenting with various materials, the company is now testing biodegradable pads made of food fibres. There’s been a wave of new options for people who…
Accelerating innovation with e-motorcycle technology
- 22 June 2023
- by Innovation Factory
The future of transportation belongs to electric vehicles of all kinds — not just the four-wheeled variety — and Canadian technology start-up, Auper Motorcycles is poised to lead the sustainable transportation revolution in developing countries like Brazil. Auper is developing…
Is Our Healthcare System Broken? Can Tech Start-Ups Disrupt?
- 22 June 2023
- by Altitude Accelerator
originally published: 2023-06-21 16:45:30 Rishad Usmani Are you getting interference as well? Samie Husain Yeah, I’m going to just mute myself, Rashad, because my fan is going on. Hang on here. Rishad Usmani So the amount of knowledge we have to know has grown exponentially…
Windsor-Essex FIRST Robotics Announces its 5 Bursary Recipients for 2023
- 21 June 2023
- by WETechAlliance
MEDIA RELEASE via Windsor-Essex FIRST WINDSOR, ON., June 21, 2023 – Windsor-Essex FIRST Robotics (WEFR), a local organization promoting and delivering FIRST Robotics Canada programming in Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent, is proud to announce the recipients of its annual $1000 bursaries.…
First Drone and Advanced Robotic Testing and Training Centre of Its Kind in Canada Takes Flight at Area X.O
- 21 June 2023
- by Invest Ottawa
Jun 21, 2023 Cutting-Edge Facility Enables Innovators and Companies to Test and Commercialize Aerial and Ground Robots, Acquire Pilot Training, and Get to Market Faster OTTAWA, ON – June 21, 2023 – Today, Area X.O, the R&D complex for next-gen…
We are hiring for the position of Sr. Business Advisor – Information and Communi…
- 21 June 2023
- by NOIC
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4 outstanding athletes named to the London Sports Hall of Fame
- 20 June 2023
- by TechAlliance
All#LondonCAN Exchange Partners1PasswordAhria ConsultingAll Women L.E.A.DBDOBDO, EDC + BDCBioindustrial Innovation CanadaBlack Boys CodeBlack Professionals In Tech Network (BPTN)Bring It ImpactBrunet & Co. & Lerners LLPBusiness Development Bank of Canada (BDC)Business Londonby Morrissette Institute for Entrepreneurship, Western UniversityCanada Learning CodeCanadian Club…
Invest Ottawa Launches Updated Strategic Plan and Expands Board of Directors to Bolster Leadership, Drive Innovation and Economic Growth
- 20 June 2023
- by Invest Ottawa
Jun 20, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario; June 20, 2023: Invest Ottawa, lead economic development agency for knowledge-based industries in Canada’s Capital, is pleased to announce the launch of its updated five-year strategic plan and the expansion of its Board of Directors. …
Scispot, a Y Combinator-backed life science informatics company based in Kitchener-Waterloo and Seattle, recently graduated from the Computational Health Stream of the Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) program in Seattle. The CDL is a highly sought-after program focused on fostering growth…
Kick-starting change: How AI can help corporations meet net-zero goals
- 20 June 2023
- by MaRS Discovery District
AI is emerging as a valuable tool in the fight against climate change. A day doesn’t go by without another news story or report about artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential to disrupt and power to optimize. “It’s one of…
4 Ways to Monitor Water Quality in Your Home
- 20 June 2023
- by WETechAlliance
Water is essential to our lives and ensuring that the water we consume is safe and of good quality is crucial for our health and well-being. With the increasing concern over the quality of tap water, many people want to…
PreOperative Performance partners with RSJH through SOPHIE program
- 16 June 2023
- by Innovation Factory
Through the SOPHIE program, PreOperative Performance will enter a 12-month co-development partnership with The Research Institute of St. Joe’s Hamilton (RSJH) to evaluate technology that aims to help radiology groups make better quality measurements of MRI machines. This press release…
Health Impact Rapid Fire – Kristen Singh – Cycl Labs
- 16 June 2023
- by MaRS Discovery District
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Creating new investment opportunities for women
- 16 June 2023
- by Communitech
Waterloo-based Profound Impact has closed its first round of financing with over CDN$2.2 million in seed funding. The money is part of a total $3-million round the company plans to close in August 2023. The round is primarily led by…
interVal delivers seamless valuation tool to CWB’s business banking clients
- 15 June 2023
- by TechAlliance
June 13, 2023 (London, ON) – interVal, a leading software platform to help business owners measure, understand, and monitor the value and health of their business, is proud to provide fast, accurate and free business valuations on Canadian Western Bank’s…
‘Hitting net zero is just a milestone, not the end goal’
- 15 June 2023
- by MaRS Discovery District
To reverse the effects of a warming planet, we need to remove more carbon dioxide than we emit. The launch of Mission from MaRS: Carbon Management aims to help put Canada on the path to climate recovery. The Alberta wildfires,…
In Rome, near the Colosseum, there is a kiosk with free water dispensers. This is no mere water fountain. There are automatic-dispensing buttons to match the size of your water bottle. The water is blissfully cold on a hot day.…
Locorum raises $1.2 million to help local service businesses grow through referrals
- 15 June 2023
- by TechAlliance
Locorum, a marketing tech company based in London, Ont., has raised $1.2 million CAD in pre-seed funding as it looks to enter the United States (US) market.Investors in the round include JNF Group, the Ontario Centre of Innovation, Outway CEO…