On March 29, women entrepreneurs, founders from ventureLAB’s Tech Undivided initiative and senior leaders in the hardware and semiconductor industry came together from across the province to celebrate and recognize women in the tech sector. Tech Undivided is an initiative…
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.
How Karen Schuett tapped into a network of investors to scale her cleantech solution
- 30 March 2023
- by MaRS Discovery District
Livestock Water Recycling has developed a way to transform animal waste into valuable fertilizers and renewable natural gas. The venture worked with the Momentum program to accelerate its plans for growth. It started with pigs. Or, more accurately, the “manure…
10 Ottawa tech companies with job openings this April
- 30 March 2023
- by Invest Ottawa
Posted in Blog, Thrive in Ottawa Mar 29, 2023 With April’s arrival, everything around the city starts to transform. Trees start to bloom, and the snow starts to melt as warmer weather takes over, setting up for the much-welcomed warmer…
Improving health care through innovation
- 30 March 2023
- by Communitech
Innovators love disruption, and the past three years of the pandemic have been nothing if not disruptive. They’ve also been a wakeup call for the health-care system, letting key players know that the old way of doing things is no…
Opening doors for tomorrow’s game development talent
- 29 March 2023
- by Invest Ottawa
By: Randy Gaudreau | Mar 29, 2023 With people discovering (and rediscovering) their love for video games as they isolated and distanced at home, growth for the game development industry has recently skyrocketed to the next level. At the start…
The Importance of DEI in Tech & Innovation
- 29 March 2023
- by Haltech
Why is diversity, equity and inclusion so important in technology and innovation anyway? Find out as we take you through the importance of DEI in tech and innovation. Contents: Introduction The Benefits of DEI in Technology and Innovation Current Challenges…
The Big Questions – Christy Pettit
- 28 March 2023
- by Boundless Accelerator
We have perfected the art + science of matching people! Mentoring is all about making the right match. At Pollinate we have perfected the art of strategically matching individuals for productive mentoring experiences. Founded in 2008, Pollinate Networks Inc. specializes…
Applications now open for Cohort 2 of Government of Canada-funded i.d.e.a. Fund™
- 28 March 2023
- by WETechAlliance
Windsor, ON (March 27, 2023) – Building on the momentum of the inaugural i.d.e.a. Fund cohort, applications for Cohort 2 are now open; paving the way for a new group of forward-thinking companies looking to commercialize innovative technologies that will…
Applications now open for Cohort 2 of Government of Canada-funded i.d.e.a.Fund™
- 27 March 2023
- by Boundless Accelerator
Building on the momentum of the inaugural i.d.e.a. Fund cohort, applications for Cohort 2 are now open;paving the way for a new group of forward-thinking companies looking to commercialize innovative technologies that will help continue Canada’s transition to a green…
Waterloo-based VueReal has received a combined $10.5 million from the federal and provincial governments to scale its cleantech approach to micro- and nano-display fabrication and printing technology. The money is part of an overall $40 million that VueReal plans to…
Applications now open for Cohort 2 of Government of Canada-funded i.d.e.a. Fund™
- 27 March 2023
- by Innovation Factory
HAMILTON, ON — Building on the momentum of the inaugural i.d.e.a. Fund cohort, applications for Cohort 2 are now open; paving the way for a new group of forward-thinking companies looking to commercialize innovative technologies that will help continue Canada’s…
How AI mapmakers are upending our understanding of the world
- 24 March 2023
- by MaRS Discovery District
Ecopia was the first to map every building in the United States. Now governments are turning to this Toronto company to help prepare their cities for climate change. When the image first appears, it is as puzzling as it is…
Applications now open for Cohort 2 of Government of Canada-funded i.d.e.a. Fund™
- 24 March 2023
- by Haltech
March 27, 2023 Burlington, Ontario Building on the momentum of the inaugural i.d.e.a. Fund cohort, applications for Cohort 2 are now open; paving the way for a new group of forward-thinking companies looking to commercialize innovative technologies that will help…
SUMMER COMPANY PROGRAM FOR YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS- IDEA Mississauga
- 24 March 2023
- by Altitude Accelerator
originally published: 2023-03-23 11:35:40 1. Attend a FREE Information Session*:Attending a virtual information session is a recommended first step in learning about the program, the eligibility criteria, program requirements, application process, and to have your questions answered.2. Check your Eligibility:Ready to…
M-Theory: The risk of getting lost in translation
- 24 March 2023
- by Communitech
If you’ve done business in another country, or sometimes even within the same country, there’s a good chance you’ve dealt with the need for translation and localization. Especially if you’re involved with sales or marketing materials, documentation, websites and those…
Funding for Innovative Prototypes – Altitude Accelerator
- 23 March 2023
- by Altitude Accelerator
originally published: 2023-03-23 12:10:19 Innovative Solutions Canada is seeking pre-commercial innovative prototypes in the following fields:Canadian Arctic and the NorthDigitization and CybersecurityMilitary Eligible innovators can receive up to $2.3M to have their prototypes tested in real-life settings. Apply today, calls close…
Shareholders approve $1.8B sale of Magnet Forensics
- 23 March 2023
- by Communitech
Shareholders have approved a CDN$1.8-billion buyout of Waterloo-based Magnet Forensics by U.S. private equity giant Thoma Bravo. The deal, which still needs regulatory and court approval, would be the biggest exit in Waterloo Region tech history and comes less than…
A First Of Its Kind Performance Management Platform Solving Supply Chain Issues For Manufacturing Companies
- 23 March 2023
- by VentureLAB
Hugo Fuentes has been in the supply chain industry for more than 20 years (in Canada and globally) and he knows there’s a lot of waste in what companies do because the data they keep, track, and manage is not…
Vessl Prosthetics Inc. takes first place in 10th Annual Synapse Competition, Winning over 50k in cash and in-kind prizes
- 23 March 2023
- by Innovation Factory
Hamilton, ON – March 23, 2023 – Yesterday, Innovation Factory’s Synapse Life Science Competition, Ontario’s premier life science pitch competition, announced the winners of over $100,000 in prizes at the 10th annual showcase event. After three years of virtual events,…
Changing how the broader public sector buys goods and services is critical for supporting Ontario businesses, creating jobs and encouraging innovation, Treasury Board President Prabmeet Sarkaria says. “This is truly an important conversation,” the Brampton South MPP told an audience…
Vessl Prosthetics focuses on inclusive product design
- 22 March 2023
- by Innovation Factory
This post was originally written by Jon Parsons for the University of Waterloo. Read the original article here. A Velocity health-technology startup is designing a new kind of self-adjusting socket for prosthetics. The company, Vessl Prosthetics, identified a common concern…
Make Your Own Job with Lissa Appiah
- 21 March 2023
- by Invest Ottawa
Mar 21, 2023 This featured story is brought to you by the Power of Why Podcast in collaboration with Invest Ottawa, with critical support from BDC Capital’s Thrive Venture Fund and Title Sponsor of International Women’s Week. We teamed up…
Could lab-grown meat and new fertilizers help feed the world?
- 21 March 2023
- by MaRS Discovery District
The global population will reach 10 billion by 2050. Three clean technology experts share their views on how we can feed everyone without trashing the environment. We’ve been here before. In 1960, with the post-war baby boom in full swing,…
Advancing autonomous machinery with AI solutions
- 21 March 2023
- by Innovation Factory
This article was originally published by Sarah Kelsey for ventureLAB, on March 20, 2023. To say Vivek Burhanpurkar, the CEO of Cyberworks Robotics, knows what he’s doing when it comes to autonomous vehicles is a bit of an understatement. When…
Illuminating The Way Towards Accessibility
- 20 March 2023
- by Spark Centre
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) wants the province of Ontario to be fully accessible for persons with disabilities by 2025. That’s a mere two years away. It’s an ambitious goal that’s left many organizations and companies in…
Industrial-robotics maker OTTO Motors is doing the heavy lifting for customers struggling with two global trends. The first trend is a shortage of manufacturing and warehouse labour. The second is the fragility of global supply chains, which broke down during…
How Hydrostor secured multi-million dollar investments
- 20 March 2023
- by MaRS Discovery District
The post How Hydrostor secured multi-million dollar investments appeared first on MaRS Discovery District. Original Article on MaRS
The One-Of-A-Kind Startup Making It Easy For Companies To Use Autonomous Machinery
- 20 March 2023
- by VentureLAB
To say Vivek Burhanpurkar, the CEO of Cyberworks Robotics, knows what he’s doing when it comes to autonomous vehicles is a bit of an understatement. When he was at the University of Toronto, he wrote the world’s first thesis paper…
A place to grow | TechAlliance
- 20 March 2023
- by TechAlliance
“We are firm believers in both food security and food sovereignty – it’s all about choosing what you want to eat, and then it’s our job to help people have access to the fresh, nutritional food that they need.” –…
Getting A Startup Off The Ground With Low-Code / No-Code Tools
- 17 March 2023
- by Haltech
What is a Low Code Tool? Low-code / no-code tools are a type of software development platform that allows Start-up Founders to create business/technology solutions without having to write code. These platforms are becoming increasingly popular due to their ease…
ImaginAble Solutions: Reigniting lost passions like painting with Guided Hands™
- 16 March 2023
- by Innovation Factory
This article was originally published by AGE-WELL on March 7th, 2023. Read the original article here. It was during a university class project in 2018 that Lianna Genovese came up with the idea for Guided Hands™, a mechanical device that…
Michelle Scarborough on Building Something Bigger Than Yourself
- 16 March 2023
- by Invest Ottawa
Posted in Blog, Entrepreneurial Insight Mar 14, 2023 This featured story is brought to you by the Power of Why Podcast in collaboration with Invest Ottawa, with critical support from BDC Capital’s Thrive Venture Fund and Title Sponsor of International…
WINDSOR, ON, March 15 2023 – WETechAlliance is excited to announce a new partnership with SnapPea, a Canadian leader in product development. Aimed at providing WEtech clients with first-class support in idea and market validation, the partnership will help Windsor-Essex…
Ten business leaders. Ten interviews. Ten success stories. Season 10 of Invested in Our New Reality
- 15 March 2023
- by Invest Ottawa
DevOps Engineer DevOps are in high demand with these companies: Evidence Partners is changing the way researchers work. Its systematic literature review system, DistillerSR, helps deliver reviews up to 60% faster than spreadsheet-based processes. The SaaS company is exploding with growth, outgrowing its last…
Shinydocs set to scale with $16.25M financing
- 15 March 2023
- by Communitech
Waterloo-based Shinydocs Corp. has announced a CDN$16.25-million raise that will help the content-management company boost its sales and marketing resources. The deal – a mix of equity and debt financing – was led by Toronto-based First Ascent Ventures and Export…
2022 was an exceptional year for ventureLAB. Our team continued to prioritize accelerating our community of founders’ journey to build tech titans who are Born Global, Inclusive by Design and Built to Scale. At the core of ventureLAB’s success is…
Thusha Agampodi Is Building a Legacy Her Children Can Be Proud Of
- 15 March 2023
- by Invest Ottawa
Posted in Blog, Entrepreneurial Insight Mar 14, 2023 This featured story is brought to you by the Power of Why Podcast in collaboration with Invest Ottawa, with critical support from BDC Capital’s Thrive Venture Fund and Title Sponsor of International…
National Nutrition Month 2023: Local businesses that are fueling for the future
- 14 March 2023
- by TechAlliance
They say, ‘a healthy body leads to a healthy mind’. With changing work environments, rapidly shifting priorities and busy schedules, nutrition, nourishment and healthy lifestyle have truly increased in value. The astonishing progress in the world of entrepreneurship also brings…
An Innovation Collaboration – Innovation Guelph
- 14 March 2023
- by Boundless Accelerator
By: Jen Brignall-Strong How do you create jobs, help to future-proof businesses and support the transition to a greener economy? As Innovation Guelph can tell you, it’s teamwork that makes the green work. This past spring, the Regional Innovation Centre…
Four Ways to Proactively Manage Risk for Your Sole Proprietorship
- 14 March 2023
- by Invest Ottawa
Mar 14, 2023 Throughout their small business journey, sole proprietors need to wear a wide variety of hats. On any given day, they can be all at once part salesperson, capital funding manager, human resources expert and even at the…