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…
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.
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…
The future of automotive transportation rolled into the Communitech Hub this week with all the grace and style of an electric thoroughbred. The sleek-looking prototype – a zero-emission SUV cross – is the product of Project Arrow, a collaborative effort…
How to tell if a “good deal” isn’t actually that great
- 18 April 2023
- by MaRS Discovery District
Alyssa Furtado, co-CEO of Ratehub.ca is on a mission to help Canadians find the best financial products and services. Sky-high grocery bills and housing costs combined with the spectre of a recession have many Canadians struggling to make ends meet.…
5 ways to ignite change in healthcare leadership
- 18 April 2023
- by MaRS Discovery District
The Canadian healthcare system is more strained than ever. Here, leaders in biotech and life sciences share what changes they’d like to see to build a more diverse and effective sector. At the leadership level in biotech and life sciences,…
Miovision raises $260 million – Communitech
- 18 April 2023
- by Communitech
Kitchener-based Miovision has raised CDN$260 million to help expand its urban traffic-management technology. The company also announced the acquisition of Global Traffic Technologies (GTT) of St. Paul, Minnesota, Miovision’s fourth acquisition since July 2021. “This investment will enable Miovision to…
In Revenue Capital joins Pitstop’s US$3.8-million seed round, led by Tech Square Ventures
- 17 April 2023
- by Communitech
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In Revenue Capital, the first operator-immersive capital firm focused on early-growth investing, together with Tech Square Ventures announces the closing of its joint US$3.8-million funding round for Pitstop, a fleet maintenance software that…
TOKYO and FUKUOKA, Japan, and CHATHAM-KENT, ON, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ – Edanz Inc., a leading provider of author and researcher services for the global scientific community, today announced the acquisition of Scribendi, a renowned ISO 9001:2015-certified online editing and…
Ottawa’s Tech Talent and Quality of Life Attract European Global Leader Kolleno
- 14 April 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…
AutoVerify Announces Keith Murray as New Chief Executive Officer After Impressive Career in Automotive
- 14 April 2023
- by TechAlliance
London, Ontario, April 13, 2023 – The AutoVerify team is proud to announce the appointment of Keith Murray as their new CEO.Keith joined AutoVerify in 2020 after an impressive 21-year career at Autodata Solutions, where he was instrumental in the company’s…
EnPowered reduces funding barriers for clean energy projects in partnership with David Energy
- 13 April 2023
- by Communitech
WATERLOO, CANADA – April 13, 2023 - EnPowered, the solution enhancement platform for the energy industry, announced today that David Energy is the first U.S. energy supplier to join their Accelerator Partner Program to facilitate on-bill financing for U.S. customers.…
Fusion Pharmaceuticals Announces IND Clearance For FPI-2068, A Jointly Developed Novel Targeted Alpha Therapy
- 13 April 2023
- by Innovation Factory
This press release was originally published by Fusion Pharmaceuticals on April 12, 2023. Read the original post here. FPI-2068 is a Bispecific Targeted Alpha Therapy (TAT) designed to Precisely Deliver Radiation to Tumor Cells HAMILTON, ON and BOSTON, April 12, 2023 /– Fusion…
Canada Catalyst: A Gateway to Canadian Markets for Hardware Entrepreneurs Webinar
- 13 April 2023
- by VentureLAB
Calling innovators and entrepreneurs from all over the globe developing hardware and embedded hardware solutions! ventureLAB invites you to join this virtual webinar to discover the latest trends and opportunities in the hardware industry in Canada and explore the possibility…
International Day of Pink: Standing up against bullying by embracing inclusive practices
- 13 April 2023
- by TechAlliance
Every second Wednesday of April is recognized as International Day of Pink, a world-wide anti-2SLGTBQAI+ bullying and anti-homophobia day to raise awareness, encourage bold and courageous conversations and stand up against regressive practices of discrimination, homophobia and transphobia. Recent studies by Canadian…
Workplace Accommodation Platform AccessResolve Wins Top Prize in Nationwide Startup Competition
- 12 April 2023
- by Innovation Factory
This post was orginally published by McMaster University on April 10, 2023. Founded by Electrical Engineering and MEng Design grad Areeb Khawaja, AccessResolve is streamlining disability accommodation requests into a simple, fast and compliant system for all parties. The new…
5 AI experts on how to think about ChatGPT
- 12 April 2023
- by MaRS Discovery District
This new generation of AI will change everything — but not as much as you might expect. ChatGPT has taken the world by storm. In just a few weeks, the application, which creates strikingly human-like content, has written a press…
TAMVOES Health – Empowering Individuals with Information for Better Wellness
- 12 April 2023
- by Innovation Factory
This article was originally published by Canada Venture on March 22, 2023. Read the original article here. In a world where information is king, access to vital information can be the difference between feeling in control and feeling lost. TAMVOES…
SWTCH Energy unveils SWTCH Control EV energy management solution
- 12 April 2023
- by Innovation Factory
This article was originally written by Nicholas Sokic for Sustainable Biz Canada on April 3, 2023. Read the original article here. SWTCH Energy Inc. has unveiled SWTCH Control, a software solution that dynamically adjusts the energy being used by electric vehicle…