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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.
Always Move Forward – Wooden Boat Food Company: A Success Story
- 4 May 2023
- by Boundless Accelerator
Thompson Tran has always been passionate about people, profit, and the planet! Growing up in an immigrant family full of hard-working entrepreneurs, Thompson worked since age six to help support his family. As an adult, his family gave him that…
WINDSOR, ON (April 27, 2023) – The University of Windsor’s “Agriculture UWindsor” initiative, in collaboration with global communications technology company, TELUS, and the Horticultural Technology Center & Academy (HORTECA) in Southwestern Ontario, have announced a joint research agreement to explore…
Innovation Centre, Sault College continue to team up 09 Mar, 2023 By: SooToday Staff The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre is continuing to offer part-time employment opportunities to second-year students in Sault College's Computer Programming. Among the interested applicants, selected…
Looking for a Tech Job? Employers Hiring in Tech Right Now
- 3 May 2023
- by WETechAlliance
A Tech job roundup featuring postings in industries as diverse as fintech, gaming, automotive, information security and agriculture — there are many exciting opportunities for individuals interested in taking their careers to the next level in Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent, and remotely.…
Driftscape recognized as one of the top 10 travel and hospitality tech solutions
- 2 May 2023
- by Communitech
Driftscape, an innovative mobile app that helps enhance travel experiences, has been recognized as one of the top 10 travel and hospitality tech solutions of 2023 by Travel and Hospitality Tech Outlook. The Top Travel and Hospitality Tech Awards recognize…
Accelerator Centre Announces Top 50 Companies Moving into Next Phase of Venture Studio Program
- 2 May 2023
- by WETechAlliance
May 1, 2023 — Waterloo, ON— The Accelerator Centre (AC) is pleased to announce the 50 companies progressing to Phase 2 of AC:Studio. Phase 1 of the innovative three-phase entrepreneurial support program was launched in June of 2022 with a…
Invest WindsorEssex partners with Virtualware
- 2 May 2023
- by WETechAlliance
TORONTO, Ontario, April 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, the Windsor-Essex Regional Technology Development Site (WE RTDS), led by Invest WindsorEssex (IWE), announced a partnership with virtual reality (VR) company Virtualware (EPA:MLVIR) to expand SME access and use cases for…
How ChatGPT could help doctors and other health trends to watch
- 1 May 2023
- by MaRS Discovery District
At MaRS Impact Health, leading researchers, entrepreneurs and investors explore how new technologies are speeding up everything from diagnosis to drug development. Health innovation in Canada has always been strong, but the sector is now experiencing growth at a pace…
Roundup for April 2023 – Communitech
- 30 April 2023
- by Communitech
Spring forward Traffic-tech company Miovision leapt into spring with a blockbuster announcement: a CDN$260-million raise that’s all the more impressive given today’s cautious investment climate. The Kitchener-based company also announced the acquisition of Global Traffic Technologies (GTT) of St. Paul,…
PoolPal: Revolutionizing Commercial Pool Operations
- 28 April 2023
- by Altitude Accelerator
originally published: 2023-04-28 14:44:37 PoolPal is revolutionizing the commercial pool operations, looking to put the care, health and safety of bathers first and foremost. This made-in-Canada platform-based modular solution is utilizing hardware, software, AI and IOT sensory data to hyper-automate…
‘The device was first put to use in 1938’: Meet the cancer survivor giving pelvic healthcare a much-needed update
- 28 April 2023
- by MaRS Discovery District
Rachel Bartholomew was shocked at being expected to grin and bear the pain of pelvic floor rehabilitation. So she decided to create a new kind of vaginal dilator — to replace a technology that’s nearly 90 years old. A cervical…
This article was originally written by Tyler Klinkhammer for Foresight Canada, and published on April 20, 2023. Read the original article here. CITM innovator Solv4x is revolutionizing electric vehicle charging grids with its AI platform Optify to efficiently predict energy…
Co-founder of ashes-to-earth startup AWAKE named semi-finalist in national entrepreneurship competition
- 28 April 2023
- by Innovation Factory
Oro-Medonte, April 20, 2023 – AWAKE is proud to announce that its co-founder Lauren Andrew has been named a semi-finalist in Canada’s Total Mom Pitch. The annual competition recognizes entrepreneurial moms across Canada, providing mentorship, marketing support, and a $50,000 grant…
Haltech, Innovation Factory, TechPlace welcome 16 international companies into Cohort 2 of Government of Canada-funded Acceleration+ Program
- 28 April 2023
- by Innovation Factory
International startups and scaleups are vital to creating jobs and bringing new, innovative technologies to market that continue to strengthen Canada’s economic recovery. We were thrilled to host our Acceleration+ Welcome Week event at TechPlace on March 27, 2023, bringing…
A big announcement from the CEO of MaRS and other Canadian innovation success stories: Check out the highlights from April! Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VsgygB2WHng The post April MaRS Monthly News Roundup appeared first on MaRS Discovery District. Original Article…
originally published: 2023-04-27 13:27:38 Application Screening ProcessAll applications will be evaluated against program criteria in the following steps:Initial screening by program staff to ensure basic eligibilityEligible applications will be reviewed by a panel of internal and external industry experts, and…
Haltech, Innovation Factory, TechPlace welcome 16 international companies into Cohort 2 of Government of Canada-funded Acceleration+ Program
- 26 April 2023
- by Haltech
International startups and scaleups are vital to creating jobs and bringing new, innovative technologies to market that continue to strengthen Canada’s economic recovery. We were thrilled to host our Acceleration+ Welcome Week event at TechPlace on March 27, bringing together…
World IP Day: AI helps IP research step into the future
- 26 April 2023
- by TechAlliance
More often than not, innovators become entrepreneurs to solve a problem or tackle a challenge that they themselves, have seen or lived. When Stephanie Curcio, CEO and Co-Founder of NLPatent, noticed inefficiencies in her own Intellectual Property practice, Curcio knew…
Innovation Factory Launches Intellectual Property Program to Help Startups and Scaling Companies Protect Their Innovations
- 26 April 2023
- by Innovation Factory
Hamilton, ON, April 26, 2023 – Today, on World Intellectual Property Day, Innovation Factory is thrilled to announce the launch of its new program, OwnershIP, in association with the national IP Assist Program. OwnershIP by Innovation Factory is an experiential…
Why Canada’s tech sector needs to think big
- 26 April 2023
- by MaRS Discovery District
Yung Wu, who has announced this is his final year as MaRS CEO, discusses how Canada can be a productivity powerhouse, why tough times create transformational ventures, and his plans for his third attempt at retirement. Over his three decades…
Brampton Angels Now Accepting Applications from Startup Founders and Angel Investors
- 25 April 2023
- by Altitude Accelerator
originally published: 2023-04-25 13:10:18 Ontario’s newest Angel investment group will provide dynamic early-stage startup companies with access to capital and valuable mentorship. Brampton Angels is now accepting applications from startup founders seeking funding and Angel investors who would like to join…
Posted in Blog, Thrive in Ottawa Apr 25, 2023 May is a busy time of exploration here in Ottawa, as we venture into warmer weather to experience the amazing city around us. Whether it’s checking out the farmers’ stalls in…
How Cyberworks Robotics Makes Commercial Cleaning Easy
- 25 April 2023
- by VentureLAB
The use of autonomous cleaning robots is becoming increasingly popular in commercial cleaning, as they can help save time, money, and resources. However, not all autonomous cleaning robots are able to navigate complex commercial spaces, such as those with glass…
Taiga Robotics: A Company Making It Easy For Small & Medium Sized Businesses To Get Their First Robot
- 24 April 2023
- by VentureLAB
“We started Taiga Robotics wanting to make search and rescue robots for hazardous environments and were motivated by the published diaries of Fukushima workers where they emphasized the difficulty they had controlling their robots to expand our work,” says Ilija…
Entrepreneur Rapid Fire – Kelly Emery
- 24 April 2023
- by MaRS Discovery District
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iveS3Fauh3s Longest work day? Pineapple on pizza? We put entrepreneurs in the hot seat, asking the tough questions in our Entrepreneur Rapid Fire segment, featuring our guest, Kelly Emery, founder and CEO Troop.…
It’s Official, ventureLAB is a Great Place to Work® for the Third Year in a Row
- 24 April 2023
- by VentureLAB
ventureLAB is proud to announce that we have been certified as a Great Place to Work® after a thorough, independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work Institute® Canada. This certification is based on direct feedback from employees, provided as…
We are thrilled to invite you to Venture Thunder Bay 2023, an entrepreneurial event organized by Northern Ontario Angels and Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre This event will take place on Thursday, May 11th at 6pm at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Thunder Bay. Shannon Ferguson, the Co-Founder…
Warframe’s multi-dimenstional expansion, The Duviri Paradox, finally has a release date
- 22 April 2023
- by TechAlliance
On April 26, Tenno playing across all platforms will find themselves trapped in a paradox, exploring Warframe’s fourth open world as a Drifter. This new content is a bit different from what’s come before in that it’s story content that…
Decades of Discovery — How OCI Vacuum MicroEngineering Innovates Over Time
- 22 April 2023
- by TechAlliance
When you think about renewable energy, it’s easy to imagine forests full of thriving trees that have recovered from the damages of climate change. What often goes unnoticed at the core of the uptick in expansive renewable energy are the…
Wefunder & Equivesto: Demystifying Equity Crowdfunding
- 21 April 2023
- by Altitude Accelerator
originally published: 2023-04-21 12:00:18 Price noted the number of rigorous fraud checks, which are taken very seriously by Wefunder.“The protection of retail investors is one of the reasons why the SEC requires a higher level of financial disclosures requirements for…
What’s the main ingredient in Waterloo Region’s secret sauce? Collaboration. “People in this region really want to jump in and help,” Amber French, Managing Partner and co-founder of Catalyst Capital, told a gathering of mayors from Ontario’s largest cities during…
We’re Hiring! Marketing & Community Engagement Coordinator | Acceleration+ (Contract)
- 21 April 2023
- by Haltech
Haltech Regional Innovation Centre is seeking a Marketing and Community Engagement Coordinator to join our team and work with International Businesses. About Haltech Haltech works with technology companies to accelerate innovation for business growth. We are a non-profit organization that…
Auto remediation of document accessibility issues
- 21 April 2023
- by Altitude Accelerator
originally published: 2023-04-20 11:44:25 Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is seeking an automated tool to aid in identifying, addressing, and complying with accessibility issues within common document types. Are you up to the challenge? Compete for funding to prove…
Siemens Healthineers Leverages Ottawa’s Tech Talent in R&D Expansion
- 20 April 2023
- by Invest Ottawa
Apr 20, 2023 Headquartered in Erlangen, Germany, Siemens Healthineers AG is a global leader in medical imaging, lab diagnostics and hospital IT solutions. It holds 23,000 technical intellectual property (IP) rights, of which more than 14,000 are granted patents. About…
M-Theory: In uncertain times, who’s got your back?
- 20 April 2023
- by Communitech
In your life, if you are fortunate, you will have some people you trust and can rely on implicitly. A few of these may even be people you work with. Don’t get your hopes up too high, though. I mean…
WETechAlliance is looking for individuals whose skills, passion, and experience align with our current mission and vision. WETechAlliance’s Mission is to help grow tech and tech-enabled companies of all stages and champion innovation in Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent. WEtech…
While ensuring adherence to Canadian and international industry standards and regional regulations, Complade boasts a comprehensive suite of tools that help organizations proactively identify and manage potential cyber risks, implement secure configurations, streamline audit management and compliance reporting and develop…
Legalboards and MyCase announce integration partnership to streamline case management
- 19 April 2023
- by Communitech
TORONTO, Ontario- MyCase, a cloud-based legal case management system, and Legalboards, the agile matter management platform, have announced a new integration partnership to streamline legal case management and improve legal professionals’ productivity. MyCase allows users to keep their cases organized,…
A perfect fit: this AI platform is tackling waste in the clothing sector
- 18 April 2023
- by MaRS Discovery District
Bodi.Me is transforming online returns into returns on investment. Shopping for clothes online has always been a game of chance. You can fill the checkout cart with sizes that have fit just fine since New Kids On The Block went…