Innovation Factory will take a moment of silence, with other Canadians at 2:15 p.m. to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. On this day, we honour and remember, those who were lost, survivors, and their families who are…
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.
Connecting Windsor-Essex has appointed Joanne Soave as its Chief Executive Officer. “I am very excited to be here with Connecting Windsor-Essex,” Soave said. “Along with driving top-notch connectivity to the region, we will help to build a training and upskilling regime…
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Epineuron aims to create a pain-free world with support from Hamilton’s life science ecosystem
Picture yourself sitting at your desk, diligently working away, when suddenly you’re hit with an unwelcome sensation—a persistent numbness and tingling in your hand. If this sounds all too familiar, you’re not alone. Approximately 5000 individuals per day experience some…
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A question of trust: How shared values are helping to build Canada’s largest energy-storage project
Cleantech venture NRStor and the Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation built a partnership based on deep respect — and, in the process, presented a new model for how to do business in this country. Here, they share…
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Des innovations canadiennes visant des marchés mondiaux de milliards de dollars présentées dans le cadre de la journée nationale de démonstration des technologies de mobilité intelligente
Sep 28, 2023 Des entreprises dévoilent des technologies émergentes à l’occasion deuxième TCXpo organisé par Zone X.O, Transport Canada et leurs partenaires Ottawa, Ontario, le 27 septembre 2023 – Zone X.O, un complexe de recherche et développement exploité par Investir Ontario dans…
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7 productivity-boosting technologies from the U.K. that you need to know
A collaboration between Innovate UK and MaRS is bringing a host of new ways to improve manufacturing efficiency to Canada A productivity revolution is coming to Canada, thanks to another partnership between MaRS and Innovate UK, the United Kingdom’s economic…
Ecosystem is not just a buzzword – it’s a thriving entity that relies on engagement for its success. This insight emerged from a panel discussion at the Elevate Festival in Toronto that focused on the importance of leveraging your tech…
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Three Emerging Startups Triumph at the 13th Annual LiONS LAIR Awards Gala
$60,000 Awarded as 400 Members of the Hamilton Innovation Community HAMILTON, September 27, 2023 – Innovation Factory is thrilled to announce the winners of the 13th Annual LiONS LAIR pitch competition and awards gala. Celebrating some of the brightest and…
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Haltech, Innovation Factory, TechPlace welcome 10 international companies into Cohort 3 of Government of Canada-funded Acceleration+ Program
As the scale and impact of Acceleration+ continues to thrive, we’re excited to help ensure 10 more international startups make a successful expansion into Canadian & U.S. markets. We had the privilege of hosting our Acceleration+ Welcome Week event at…
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FAC et Zone X.O intensifient leur collaboration pour accélérer l’innovation, l’adoption et les retombées des agrotechnologies
Sep 27, 2023 Présentation de la ferme intelligente d’Ottawa revitalisée, propulsée par AgExpert Ottawa, 27 septembre 2023 – Aujourd’hui, Zone X.O – complexe de recherche et développement (R.‑D.) pour la mobilité intelligente, l’autonomie et la connectivité de la prochaine génération abritant la ferme…
originally published: 2023-09-27 19:39:56 By Hessie Jones The move towards electrification is a global mandate. The transition away from fossil fuels is a fundamental shift that will have significant impacts on infrastructure, society, consumer demand and how we change our…
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FCC and Area X.O Evolve Collaboration to Accelerate Agri-tech Innovation, Adoption and Impact
Sep 27, 2023 Introducing the Re-Branded Ottawa Smart Farm powered by AgExpert Ottawa, September 27, 2023 – Area X.O, the R&D complex for next-gen smart mobility, autonomy and connectivity and home of the Ottawa Smart Farm powered by AgExpert,…
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Rachel Drew: empathy-driven innovator – Communitech
Amid loss and grief, those left behind are often thrust into unfamiliar roles, making decisions and taking on executor duties with incomplete information and little to no experience. Through her own journey settling her mother's estate, Rachel Drew identified the…
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‘It’s soothing to focus on solutions’: Podcast host Manjula Selvarajah on season two of Solve for X
From new ways to feed the planet to technologies that could predict the next pandemic, the show shines a light on ideas that will make a difference. Between pandemics and outbreaks, wildfires and floods, and food and water insecurity, it…
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National Smart Mobility Technology Demonstration Day Showcases Canadian Innovations Targeting Global Markets in the Billions
Posted in News, Press Releases Sep 27, 2023 Companies Demo Emerging Technologies at the Second TCXpo Hosted by Area X.O, Transport Canada and Fellow Partners Ottawa, Ontario; September 27, 2023 – Area X.O, the R&D complex operated by Invest Ottawa…
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Condoworks makes it to Ontario’s Most Influential Property Management Startups in 2023
Ontario, Canada houses an innovative landscape having a horde of awe-inspiring startups in various domains. The Property Management sector is no exception. Here, we highlight and examine some of the intriguing early-stage companies in the Property Management landscape of Ontario.…
The integration of data and technology has the potential to revolutionize health care. That was the common theme running through a recent Communitech-led showcase event that featured 10 Canadian technology companies presenting solutions to a set of health-care challenges faced…
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With rising interest rates, inflation and wages, many tech leaders are looking to acquisition as a growth strategy. Here’s how to do it right. Robert Hyde realized he needed a new strategy. “We can create new products, but it takes…
Sep 26, 2023 When you walk around the town and find a colorful landscape, a sudden chilly breeze, pumpkins everywhere, and Halloween decorations, you know that this is the time of the year! Yes, the peak Fall season has arrived…
New versions of a digital application that helps newcomers get settled in Sarnia-Lambton are cropping up in other Ontario communities. “We actually launched Welcome to Kingston this week,” said Tmrrw Inc. president Liwordson Vijayabalan. “We have a few more that…
Kitchener-based D2L (TSX:DTOL) is making a big push into the corporate-learning market with the recent unveiling of a new platform offering one-stop shopping for businesses looking to upgrade the skills of their employees. Not only does company CEO John Baker…
The Communitech Annual General Meeting has always been one of our favourite events throughout the year. It's an important (and fun) event where we review our performance, hear directly from the Board Chair and the CEO & President and find…
A Conversation between Paul Bourgeois (Founder, Deaf Stuff), Roxanne Whiting (Co-owner, Asign) and Innovation Guelph. I. King Jordan, who became the first Deaf president of Gallaudet University, once made a profound statement that highlights the capabilities of deaf individuals. He said,…
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6 tech trends that are shaping the world right now
As the Elevate Festival returns to Toronto, here’s a look at some of the major trends that are sure to spark debate. Thousands of tech types will arrive in Toronto next week for the Elevate Festival. The wide-ranging event shines…
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Haltech, Innovation Factory, TechPlace welcome 10 international companies into Cohort 3 of Government of Canada-funded Acceleration+ Program
As the scale and impact of Acceleration+ continues to thrive, we’re excited to help ensure 10 more international startups make a successful expansion into Canadian & U.S. markets. We had the privilege of hosting our Acceleration+ Welcome Week event at…
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Haltech, Innovation Factory, TechPlace welcome 10 international companies into Cohort 3 of Government of Canada-funded Acceleration+ Program
As the scale and impact of Acceleration+ continues to thrive, we’re excited to help ensure 10 more international startups make a successful expansion into Canadian & U.S. markets. We had the privilege of hosting our Acceleration+ Welcome Week event at…
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Haltech and TechPlace Showcase Innovation and Success at Annual Open House, Unveils 2022 Annual Reports
Burlington, Ontario | September 20, 2023 | Last Tuesday, TechPlace and Haltech Regional Innovation Centre proudly co-hosted a successful Annual Open House, marked by the unveiling of Burlington Economic Development’s and Haltech’s 2022 Annual Reports. The event welcomed 150 people…
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Haltech and TechPlace Showcase Innovation and Success at Annual Open House, Unveils 2022 Annual Reports
Burlington, Ontario | September 20, 2023 | Last Tuesday, TechPlace and Haltech Regional Innovation Centre proudly co-hosted a successful Annual Open House, marked by the unveiling of Burlington Economic Development’s and Haltech’s 2022 Annual Reports. The event welcomed 150 people…
With just over a year in business and milestones of massive success, Adaptis Technologies Inc. is an entrepreneurial testament to a driving passion that pays off. Founded by Sheida Shahi and Aida Mollaei in March of 2022, Adaptis is a…
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Rachel Drew had laid a solid foundation for her startup but she knew there was more she could do to strengthen her go-to-market strategy, refine her customer-success process and gain deeper insights into her customer base. She turned to Fierce…
WEtechAlliance is pleased to announce the appointment of seven (7) new Directors and three (3) new Advisors to the Board of Directors for 2023-2024. WEtechAlliance’s Board of Directors is composed of fourteen (14) directors, and five ex-officio advisors including…
SARNIA, ON. September 15, 2023 — TMRRW INC., a prominent local communications and technology firm has achieved a significant milestone by spinning out its first venture company. This incubated project has led to the birth of “Welcome Platform Technologies,” a…
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Sounds of revolution – MaRS Discovery District
How artist and speaker Madame Gandhi mixes music and technology to create positive change Madame Gandhi makes music to move people — both physically, thanks to her energetic, propulsive beats, and emotionally, as a result of her candid, inspiring lyrics.…
The members of the Mission from MaRS: CDR Accelerator cohort are looking for ways to help get us to net negative emissions. The numbers paint a worrisome picture. This summer has been the hottest since global records began in 1880.…
By Cory Nordstrom, CTV News Northern OntarioSept. 19, 2023 6:47 p.m. EDT Harvest Algoma is back from the brink of closure.The United Way's community food hub had been looking for another organization to take over operations for months, after growing…
The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre will go ahead with a takeover of the Harvest Algoma program with the financial support of the City of Sault Ste. Marie and a three-year funding commitment from Algoma Steel.The Harvest Algoma program was…
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Profound Impact Partners with Haltech to Offer Targeted Grant Matching Through Research Impact
The partnership will allow clients to match with research funding and collaborative partners. HALTON REGION, ON | SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 — Profound Impact Corporation and Haltech Regional Innovation Centre are working together to provide targeted and timely grant matching opportunities…
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Indro Robotics and Invest Ottawa Join Forces to Advance Rapid Prototyping for SMEs
Sep 18, 2023 OTTAWA, ON – SEPTEMBER 18, 2023: InDro Robotics, the leading Canadian robotics R&D company, and Invest Ottawa, lead economic development agency for knowledge-based industries Canada’s Capital, today are pleased to announce a strategic partnership marking an exciting…