From adopting new manufacturing techniques to scouring the world of fungi for alternatives to leather, the clothing industry is looking hard at its environmental footprint. Trends come and go, but the clothing industry’s environmental impacts endure. Textile production creates 1.2…
Windsor, ON, September 14, 2023 – The Windsor Essex Capital Angel Network (WECAN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Cam Crowder as its new Interim Executive Director. Crowder brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role, positioning WECAN for…
How Payments Canada balances innovation and regulation to help streamline (and safeguard) transactions for Canadians. If you’ve ever scanned a QR code to buy coffee, paid your subway fare with a smartwatch or tapped your smartphone at the grocery-store checkout,…
They say, don’t wait for the perfect moment, take the moment and make it perfect. That was exactly what Jon Christensen did. When the COVID-19 pandemic confined everyone to their homes and hit the hospitality industry, restaurateur Christensen turned to…
Currencies that exist only online could speed up transactions and encourage financial innovation. But we’re a long way from seeing the end of cash. For the average person, cash may still be king, but a pretender to the throne is…
originally published: 2023-09-13 15:19:48 I had a great conversation with Karen Grant and David W. Wright, ICD.D about investor confidence in our current startup landscape. We’re still in a period of uncertainty and from two investors’ viewpoints, founders should follow some sound strategies in…
Sep 13, 2023 By: Neil SchwartzBusiness Lawyer – Mann Lawyers LLP Corporate & Commercial Law With India having recently touched down on the surface of the moon, an impressive achievement by all accounts, we are reminded of the dozens of…
Hydrogen as a clean fuel alternative is certainly nothing new — but you likely haven’t heard of using hydrogen that’s electrolyzed from distilled water for fuel-efficient combustion! Meet HYGN Energy Inc., a trailblazer in harnessing hydrogen technology for a cleaner…
TORONTO, August 25, 2023 // Healthcare startup MedsOnWheels has entered into a strategic partnership with Uber, marking a significant step towards modernizing medication delivery and patient accessibility within the healthcare sector. MedsOnWheels, a healthcare startup dedicated to transforming the pharmacy…
This podcast was originally published by Pitch Please on September 4, 2023. Listen to the original podcast here. Ever wondered what it’s like to pitch a product that women put in their vaginas to male investors? Find out in this episode…
LONDON, ON. September 12, 2023 — Amidst a landscape of entrepreneurial spirit, the quest to spotlight trailblazing individuals and enterprises that transcend obstacles, exhibit unyielding resilience, and foster innovation within our ecosystem remains paramount. In a resounding testament to the…
Toronto-based Think Research gives medical professionals digital tools that let them instantly access up-to-date best practices Time and resources are in shorter and shorter supply for many healthcare professionals — especially as health systems strain under the weight of increased…
HardTech is Canada’s premiere hardware technology-focused event, bringing together global industry leaders, Canadian founders, investors, and innovators. Join us as we explore the necessary ingredients to build a strong, connected hardware and semiconductor ecosystem in Canada: access to capital, talent,…
Seaina is a venture born out of the determination and foresight of Tomi Laditi. Driven by the prevalent horror stories and widespread dissatisfaction within the home improvement industry, Laditi set out to revolutionize the status quo. With an industry plagued by…
Spark Centre Advisor Ivano Labricciosa has worked in the energy and utilities sector for over 30 years. The former President and CEO of Oshawa Power and Utilities Corporation (OPUC), Labricciosa has decades of experience in the energy sector that have…
From inflation and interest rates putting Canadians’ bank accounts under strain to the crypto industry’s recent rollercoaster, the finance industry is in the spotlight. This month, top experts in the world of finance will descend on Toronto to discuss outlooks…
SAUGEEN FIRST NATION ON, Sept. 8, 2023 /CNW/ – eSupply Canada, a national Indigenous-owned distributor specializing in business and industrial supplies, is pleased to announce a significant milestone in its mission to enhance Indigenous economic development. The company has received a non-dilutive $1.1 million investment…
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At the intersection of music, technology and e-commerce, there’s a revolutionary platform making artist merchandising and licensing easy and low-cost so that musicians can focus on what they do best: entertaining and engaging with their fans.MOD Inc. (which stands for…
ventureLAB's Board of Directors is excited to announce the appointment of Hugh Chow as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective September 5, 2023. He brings more than 30 years of global experience and a proven track record with startups, scale-ups,…
originally published: 2023-09-06 10:18:09 ConsidraCare was birthed out of a simple yet profound question, “when did we lose the “care” in caregiving?”. Being more of a statement than a question, it dawned on company founders, Saba Tauseef and Tauseef Riaz…
The next few years will be critical for making the foundational changes to get to net zero. Here’s how technology can help. When it comes to decarbonizing how we power our homes, cars, businesses — and, well, our entire lives…
Toronto-based Xanadu is taking on Google and IBM in the race to develop quantum computers Growing up in Australia, Christian Weedbrook was already something of a junior entrepreneur, cooking up novel product ideas to sell at a local flea market.…
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originally published: 2023-09-05 23:28:54 With advanced degrees in business and economics, TJ’s career started as a retail analyst. While working with retail information systems and analytics, he collaborated with several enterprise software vendors. Subsequently he transitioned into a technical sales…
Tavistock ON, 31 August 2023 – An Ontario company that developed and commercialized soil sensing technology is marking its 10th anniversary this fall with special celebrations at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show (COFS) September 12 to 14 in Woodstock, Ontario. It was…
Let's talk about bravery—the kind that gets your heart racing and your palms sweaty. Danielle Graham, a seasoned advisor in ventureLAB, is a real-life adventurer who has scuba-dived, train-hopped and backpacked solo. But what's even more interesting is how she…
People early in their careers have always struggled with recruitment processes that prize experience over potential. The growth of digital recruitment tools threatens to embed those biases further. When Ismail Mohamud graduated from York University’s Lassonde School of Engineering last…
Hamilton, ON, September 5, 2023 – In support of commercializing healthcare and life science companies, Innovation Factory is pleased to announce a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with HaloHealth to deliver a collaborative medical assessment and physician advisory service. Offered to…
originally published: 2023-09-06 01:02:21 Altitude Accelerator’s Incubator program is exactly what is says on the tin and more, an incubator of groundbreaking ideas with the ability to shape the future of their respective industries. Today we are pleased to highlight…
originally published: 2023-09-05 09:23:19 The final stop of Startup Canada Tour will take place in Brampton on October 26! Connect with the Canadian entrepreneurship ecosystem at Startup Canada Tour to build out your network, learn from industry experts, and apply…
Q2 investment surge Investment in Canadian tech surged in the second quarter with CDN$2.8 billion invested across 170 deals – the second largest Q2 dollar-wise on record, according to a report from the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association…
Founder of RetiSpec hopes the technology will make screening more widespread: “Eye clinics are like Starbucks — they’re everywhere.” This article was originally written by Howard Akler for MaRS on August 29, 2023. Read the original article here. We all…
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Toronto, Canada – August 23, 2023 – Altis Labs, Inc. (“Altis”), the computational imaging company accelerating clinical trials with AI, announces today that it is leading an international coalition focused on the development and implementation of digital twins in clinical trials.…
Could robots help detect and prevent power outages before they happen? Innovation Factory and CITM innovator Enerza is poised to make this a reality through their first-in-kind conditional risk assessment tool using autonomous on-wire robotic monitoring. “We’re trying to do…
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It’s an unfortunate truth that women founders are massively underrepresented among venture-backed entrepreneurs and VC investors, with companies founded solely by women receiving less than 3% of all venture capital investments. In response to this, it has become more apparent of the…
A volunteer group that aims to help racialized Londoners prevent and manage diabetes now has its own kitchen to prepare healthy meals and food boxes and offer educational cooking classes. Type Diabeat-It moved into the commercial-grade kitchen in August, four…
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