HAMILTON, ON, July 11, 2023 – The inaugural Founders Fast Track program by Innovation Factory, has culminated in the selection of its top 10 finalists. These entrepreneurs, now equipped with refined business plans and pitches, will advance to the highly-anticipated…
With $125,000 in funding, advertising and technology, TELUS #StandWithOwners supports community businesses, such as the Leftovers Foundation, to make an even bigger impact. Small and medium-sized businesses are the bedrock of Canada’s economy. Nearly two-thirds of workers in Canada —…
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Through ScaleUP(& out), five (5) Companies will receive an opportunity to pitch for a capital prize of $20,000 in front of regional investors for their market expansion plan. The program provides 4-months of intensive growth coaching, expert insights, and strategic…
Jul 10, 2023 Bootcamp Founded in Canada’s Capital Evolves to Help Fuel the Growth and Success of More Women Founders Across the Country Ottawa, Ontario – July 10, 2023: SheBoot, the investment-ready bootcamp that prepares women founders to pitch their…
originally published: 2023-07-07 07:48:59 AIO is creating the future of gaming with a social application connecting gamers through effortless and accurate matchmaking.It is a next-generation social network for gamers to connect. The platform is the ultimate hub for gamers to…
Nathalie Morin and her partner, Julien, embarked on an exhilarating journey that took them across the globe, fueled by their dream of opening a remarkable chocolate boutique. From France to Scotland, the UK to Canada, their passion for creating delectable…
originally published: 2023-07-07 08:19:41 Joining Altitude Accelerator Mobii selected the Brampton Innovation District for their expansion into North America and joined the Incubator program.“The Incubator program provided clarity in strategizing sales, public relations, and customer experience. On a tactical level, it…
MaRS partnership with Innovate UK continues with a new cohort of companies that are aiming to crack the North American market. It’s not uncommon for businesses to slow down operations in the summer. But across the pond, the leaders of…
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Jul 6, 2023 By: Avis Favaro Every tool used in healthcare today started with an idea. “How do I solve this problem? “How do we help this patient?” I’ve had the honour of meeting eight Canadian entrepreneurs and business leaders based…
Just last week at Collision, North America's fastest-growing tech conference, ventureLAB’s Chief Operating Officer, Matt Skynner, and VP of Founder Success, Sepehr Assadian, announced the exciting launch of the Hardware Angel Network (HAN) at the York Region pavilion. The goal…
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originally published: 2023-07-05 19:06:41 Samie Husain That and your global experience. Do you agree with the article I just read? Should you build a team early or should founders just go and build as much as they can before they bring…
A: I started by learning as much as possible, through webinars, and talking to people in the field. It may seem like a small step but its a start, and as I learned more, I understand and came across other…
MaRS commissioned photographer Jenna Marie Wakani to photograph the thinkers, entrepreneurs and investors behind some of Canada’s most exciting companies. See the full Portraits of Innovation series. Matt Jamieson wants to create a better future for his people — and…
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originally published: 2023-06-30 14:04:22 As part of the Government of Canada’s Student Work Placement Program (SWPP), TECHNATION’s wage subsidy program, Career Ready supports businesses by financing their decision to hire a student for a work-term placement. This in turn creates…
Breakfasts are back! Communitech Breakfasts are back and just as popular as ever! The first breakfast event since the pandemic brought more than 80 members of the Waterloo Region tech community to the Communitech Hub on June 28 for a…
The new Skills Development Fund Capital Stream offers funding to eligible organizations to build new training centres, upgrade existing training centres or convert an existing building into a training centre. These centres will train people for emerging and in-demand jobs…
originally published: 2023-06-30 13:36:23 Rutuja holds two Masters degrees – an MBA in Marketing from Pune University, an MSc. in International Business from HEC Montreal and a Bachelors in Computer Science Engineering. She has 6+ years of experince working with…
The province is funding, through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corp., 74 job placement opportunities in Sault Ste. Marie, which, the government says, will help businesses expand operations and develop Northern Ontario’s workforce. Internship projects receiving NOHFC funding include $70,000…
Discover how Greenii Inc. is giving old paper a second life. Introduction At Haltech Regional Innovation Centre, we are proud to acknowledge the remarkable success of our client, Greenii Inc. This Halifax-based company has made waves in the sustainable…
The AutoVerify team is excited to announce its new arrangement with Kijiji Canada and TD Auto Finance. Today, AutoVerify tools will be integrated into online vehicle listings on Kijiji as part of the Kijiji Lead Driver Bundle, helping provide car…
Image Courtesy: CTV NewsAnnouncing a ground-breaking program yesterday at Collision, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship launched Canada’s first-ever Tech Talent Strategy, advancing Canada’s competitive talent advantage. Starting next month, an open work permit stream for H-1B…
As we wind down June and wind up to Canada Day, we’re also coming to the end of both Pride Month and Indigenous History Month. There was also Juneteenth, marking the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Unsurprisingly,…
originally published: 2023-06-28 16:29:49 Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) is seeking a solution relying on a single bosonic mode to explore and demonstrate new quantum sensing protocols close to or beyond the Heisenberg limit. Circuit quantum electrodynamics (CQED) with…
MEDIA RELEASE via Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade TORONTO, Ontario, June 28, 2023 — The Ontario government is investing up to $77 million in two projects to help Ontario companies adopt, develop and bring to market critical technologies, such…
Posted in Blog, Thrive in Ottawa Jun 28, 2023 By Randy Gaudreau Broadly speaking, crops are like a portfolio of key assets for grain farmers. Just like any other asset, marketing, selling, and properly managing them can be complicated, risky,…
MARKHAM, Ontario – June 28, 2023 – ventureLAB announced the launch of the Hardware Angel Network (HAN), the only hardware and deep-tech focused investor network supporting pre-seed and seed stage startups in the country at York Region’s #YRtech pavilion at…
Jun 27, 2023 July announces the beginning of the “High Summer”, the most awaited season of the year in Canada. The sun peaks, days are longer, and Ottawa’s lush parkways and vibrant riverside come to life. So do the people,…
When sales associates at high-end Italian menswear brand Boggio Milano connect with their clients, they do so using Canadian technology. The company uses software created by Tulip, a Kitchener tech venture, to track its customers’ style preferences and help sales…
The entrepreneur behind one of Waterloo Region’s tech unicorns is turning his sights on a new venture. Martin Basiri announced today at the Collision tech conference in Toronto that he is launching a new company called Passage. Basiri, who co-founded…
We are thrilled to announce that Haltech Regional Innovation Centre has been recognized as the Most Empowering Regional Start-Up Educator & Strategy NPO 2023 – GTA by Acquisition International, a leading international digital business magazine. This prestigious award highlights our…
Jun 26, 2023 Ayudante is based in Tokyo, Japan and last year, they chose Ottawa as the ideal place to open a new office. But why choose Ottawa? Ayudante’s Global Lead and Sr. Analytics Consultant, Jose Uzecategui explains not only…
If you’re attending Collision, we encourage you to connect with the representatives from WEtechAlliance. Susy Kustra and Susana Martins will be present at the conference, representing our organization and the regional tech community. They will be more than happy…
Posted in Blog, Community News Jun 23, 2023 By: Adam Dewar I will start by saying my journey to writing this today, has been a long one with many twists and turns. If you asked me even 5 years ago…
Jun 21, 2023 OTTAWA, (Ontario) – le 21 juin 2023 – Aujourd’hui, Area X.O, le complexe de R&D pour les technologies de mobilité intelligente, d’autonomie et de connectivité de la prochaine génération, fondé et exploité par Invest Ottawa, en collaboration…
Windsor, ON, June 22, 2023 – A local tech company, Picsume, announces the launch of its innovative new platform, changing the way Canadians enter the workforce. Picsume eliminates the antiquated process of resume building, by creating a live dynamic work…
originally published: 2023-06-21 16:24:29 Hessie Jones Nice to see you too. OK so let’s start with the first scenario before you even start looking for a cofounder, you advise that as a person who began this company, you need to ask…
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