Looking for your next job? Canadian startups are hiring for software developers, sales representatives, mechanical engineers, marketing coordinators and more. Whether you’re looking to land your first job in tech or take the next step in your career, there are…
Canadian startup’s breakthrough opens the door to solar panels that are ultra-thin and translucent. Standing in her lab at the University of Victoria, Sahar Sam holds a solar cell about the size of a business card between her thumb and…
This article was originally shared by The Hamilton Spectator, and originally published by The Canadian Press on February 26, 2023. HAMILTON – A Black entrepreneur from Hamilton, Ont., has won the nationwide Black Pitch Contest. Micheline Khan’s company, Althea Therapy,…
Today, ventureLAB celebrated the opening of its new Hardware Catalyst Initiative (HCI) MedTech Lab at Sterling Industries, a state-of-the-art facility that focuses on the development of hardware devices for medical applications. “We’re thrilled to launch our MedTech HCI lab here at…
This article was originally published by Kevin Crowley for Communitech, on February 10, 2023. Read the original article here. A Waterloo company is working with Grand River Hospital (GRH) to improve patient outcomes with a portable X-ray detector that provides…
Written by Jen Brignall-Strong What does a cleaner, “greener” future look like? While some might envision fields of solar panels and wind farms, the businesses in Innovation Factory’s inaugural i.d.e.a Fund cohort have other things in mind—like more efficient, digitized…
A capital month! Tech investors are still keeping their purse strings tight, but several deals in February showed that solid companies in growing markets can still attract capital. Mappedin, a 12-year-old Waterloo-based company that provides digital maps of indoor spaces,…
Kitchener, ON, March 2, 2023 – OTTO Motors, a leading provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), today announced that it has been named to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023 as a top 10 global robotics company. This prestigious,…
This article was originally published by Nikolas Sokic for Sustainable Biz Canada on February 17, 2023. Read the original article here. SWTCH Energy Inc. has partnered with AutoGrid to balance electricity demand and reduce electrical bills by integrating 250 electric vehicle (EV) chargers…
https://youtu.be/Gj4xooxoajE All aboard! The CEO and co-founder of Transpod sets his sight on bringing his hyperloop technology to Alberta. The post Innovation at the speed of 1,200 km/h appeared first on MaRS Discovery District. Original Article on MaRS
Published on SSMIC, originally posted by Sault Ste. Marie Local The Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN), a division of Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre (SSMIC), is studying the buying habits of residents to help local farmers and food processors grow their…
Recent advances, development and education have helped the world in realizing that full, fair and equal participation of women is not only the need of the hour, but rather, a mandate that guarantees success and growth in the economy. A…
In March 2021, with homeowners taking more of an interest in their residential painting needs, Sarah Wren realized there was an opportunity to launch a business focused on providing a personal, customized approach to painting that would more than satisfy…
Feb 28, 2023 While calling March “beach weather” might be more than a stretch for us here in Ottawa, it’s the perfect time of year for young entrepreneurs to start thinking about making this the best summer ever. Applications are…
“Our mission is to reduce the food waste while adding value to the environment.” George Yin, the founder and CEO of VCyceneGeorge Yin, the founder and CEO of VCycene, sees his innovative cleantech company as his mission to tackle the…
Robert Madej and Gerard Daniels want to help everyday Canadians get on top of their finances — and change the way business is done. PureFacts CEO Robert Madej is on a mission to do business differently. While the company he…
The program is suitable for women just beginning their entrepreneurial journey and those who have started but are looking for guidance on next steps. “I was quite far along with my MVP but I wanted to make sure that I…
Posted in Blog, Entrepreneurial Insight Feb 28, 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…
MEDIA RELEASE via Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario EMBRUN, ON, February 13, 2023 – Rural businesses, organizations and communities make a big impact on Canada’s economy. In order to ensure they can meet challenges head on, our Government…
12 local, women-led startups have successfully graduated Haltech Regional Innovation Centre’s Beyond Boundaries accelerator program for women entrepreneurs, bringing a well-deserved celebration to hardworking founders. Beyond Boundaries 2023 cohort participants, mentors, and Haltech staff. BURLINGTON, ON – Haltech Regional Innovation…
MEDIA RELEASE via Cision PR Newswire OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 22, 2023 /CNW/ – Young Canadians are not just the leaders of tomorrow, they are the leaders of today. They have innovative ideas and unique perspectives on how the government should address…
originally published: 2023-02-27 15:00:56 Rove is a data infrastructure company largely focused on travel and tourism. Their clients include large-scale destination management organizations, attractions and tourism associations that are interested in enhancing the economic value in their region through tourism.Examples…
When Chloe Beaudoin and Jessica Miao, friends, classmates and now business partners, realized that they shared the same struggles around bra shopping during puberty, they knew they had to make a difference for other girls struggling too. Reliving this awkward…
This media release was originally published by Altis Labs on January 24, 2023. Toronto, Ontario – Altis Labs, Inc. (“Altis”), the computational imaging platform for advancing precision medicine, announces today an initiative focused on developing, validating, and commercializing fully automated…
Scientific range picker is designed to alleviate golf’s labor shortage while enhancing operational safety This article was originally published by David Droschak for First Call Golf on January 24, 2023. Read the original article here. WINTER GARDEN, Florida — There…
MaRS partners with adMare BioInnovations to provide early-stage biotherapeutic companies the resources they need to succeed. It’s long been said Canada doesn’t have an innovation problem; it has an adoption problem. The same is true when it comes to our…
It was not that long ago that Nuts for Cheese Founder and CEO, Margaret Coons was juggling school, part-time work, and creating artisan cheese products to sell at the local Farmers Market. While completing her studies, she took on jobs,…
Witnessing the chaos that COVID-19 wrought on the global supply chain was what inspired Hanyin Chen to start ASKaFOX, an AI-powered SaaS tool to help industrial companies find suppliers.“[For many], industrial sourcing is still very much a manual process, largely…
A friend who has also lived through some interesting layoff experiences recently sent me an earlier headline from a similar source about this story of Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff going on a luxury retreat to French Polynesia when there were…
Posted in Blog, Entrepreneurial Insight Feb 20, 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…
Mappedin has raised CDN$8.6 million through a Series A round that will help the Waterloo-based company accelerate its ability to pursue the growing demand for digital maps of buildings and indoor spaces. “The round here is to go faster –…
The world’s oldest large organisms are bizarre creatures. One of them, an eyeless, mouthless, gutless fish called Dickinsonia, absorbed food through its flat body as it slunk along the ocean floor. Then there’s a sort of U-shaped slug known as…
Windsor, ON (February 22, 2023) – TeCK Week YQG returns March 20th through 24th, offering a series of collaborative events spearheaded by WETechAlliance. The week brings together tech leaders, founders, talent, researchers, investors, expats, and the broader community. This…
The COVID-19 pandemic was difficult for many businesses, but none were impacted more heavily than the healthcare industry. Doctors, nurses, and pharmacists were overwhelmed, overworked, and did not have the resources to provide patient care virtually. Luckily, just a year…
Feb 22, 2023 For tech companies with their sights set on scaling, one of the toughest barriers to overcome is finding skilled talent to fill positions to support their growth. According to a recent report by BDC which offered an…
MEDIA RELEASE via Chatham-Kent Economic Development CHATHAM-KENT, ON, February 13, 2023 – Chatham-Kent’s Economic Development Services and the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) team have been recognized provincially for their marketing campaign to help local businesses support members of…
Posted in Blog, Thrive in Ottawa Feb 21, 2023 As we charge into March, the longer days are a clear sign that here in Ottawa that we’re edging a little closer to the warm summer months. But the arrival of…
Waterloo-based talent platform Plum has raised US$6 million to help accelerate sales, marketing and product development. While many tech companies are laying off staff to get through a prolonged downturn, other industries are struggling to hire and retain talent. “There’s…
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Many people in Canada face barriers to accessing cancer screening and early detection. Simple innovations can have a huge impact. Annemarie Edwards is a digital health and innovation leader in cancer at the Canadian Cancer Society. This opinion piece originally…
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