They say you can’t change everything in one night, but one night can change everything. When the Co-Founders of AutoVerify returned from the National Automobile Dealers Association Conference in February 2020 after building a base of meaningful clients, they couldn’t…
Less than two years after going public on the TSX, Waterloo-based Magnet Forensics (TSX: MAGT) has agreed to be acquired by U.S. private equity giant Thoma Bravo in a deal valued at CDN$1.8 billion – the biggest exit in Waterloo…
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Qui aims to create verified digital versions of your professional credentials on your phone — a godsend for the forgetful and paperwork averse “This will literally change the way we all work and live 10 years from now.” Serial entrepreneur…
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January 19, 2023Sault Ste. Marie ON- Terry Sheehan, Sault Ste. Marie MP and Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, announced new FedNor spending of $3,172,320 to support five projects including $1.8M to the Sault Ste.…
Canada is experiencing a “nation-building moment” as government and the private sector work together to manage the many changes and opportunities confronting Canadians, said Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy. “None of this happens at one level of government,” he told…
Patricia Di Chiara was struck with a dilemma six years ago when her family moved to Canada; her children were no longer able to bring sandwiches made with chocolate spread and hazelnuts to school due to rules about severe allergies.…
On March 8, 2023, TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario, London Chamber of Commerce, London Economic Development Corporation and Women in Communications and Technology come together for Smashing Barriers — Fostering the Entrepreneurial Mindset, an experience that promotes and celebrates International Women’s…
‘Canada is the best place in the world to invest in innovation and it’s time for all Canadians to work together to “seize the moment,” says François-Philippe Champagne, federal Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry. “We have everything we need,”…
Provincial investment drives transportation innovation in Hamilton HAMILTON, ON, January 13, 2023 – Yesterday, Innovation Factory welcomed Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation, and Trade to celebrate the recent investment announcement of $2.4 million to support the accelerator’s…
Kitchener-based Vidyard has hired a top tech executive with global scaling experience to drive the video-for-business company’s sales, marketing and customer service functions. Jonathan Lister joins Vidyard as Chief Operating Officer (COO). He spent the past 12 years at LinkedIn,…
This media release was originally published in Early Adopter Health Network (EAHN), November 18, 2022. As part of furthering innovation and research at Grand River Hospital (GRH), GRH will team up with local start-up TAMVOES with help from the Ontario…
The big picture. Dream big. Go big or go home. Big is kind of what North American culture is all about. It’s certainly what business is all about. I mean, if you’re not going to disrupt, dominate or crush it,…
iF innovator, Able Innovations, is among the eight GTA businesses that received funding for business development and growth. This media release was originally published by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) on January 10, 2023. FedDev…
The ventures from across Canada are considered among the world’s most exciting cleantech companies. They are working to solve the planet’s problems with geothermal power, clean energy storage, hydrogen fuels and more. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY MONICA GUAN Another year means…
Just days after announcing Canada’s purchase of a fleet of F-35 fighter jets, Defence Minister Anita Anand paid a visit to Communitech, where she took the controls of an F-35 flight simulator and soared into the virtual blue yonder. “This…
You might call this a bit of a love letter to small business in Chatham-Kent, and I am completely fine with that because this year was a testament of how dedicated our business community is to supporting local, supporting each…
Tulip is pleased to announce that their omnichannel and enterprise-grade Point of Sale now supports Tap to Pay on iPhone*. The addition of Tap to Pay on iPhone was made possible due to the company’s partnership with Adyen, the global…
Angel investing breathes life into the early-stage businesses and provides opportunities for local growth, development and profits. Led by forward-thinking entrepreneurs in our community, Windsor Essex Capital Angel Network (WECAN) has established itself as a catalyst for local innovation and…
The January and February calendar has great events for everyone in Canadian tech. Learn from a leader At the Schulich Startups Event Series some of Canada’s most successful founders share their stories. The next event will feature a conversation…
About: Rocket Innovation Studio, located in Windsor, Ontario is part of the Rocket Family of Companies, with a technology approach to mortgages, real estate, auto, media, and more. Their flagship business, known as Quicken Loans/Rocket Mortgage, was founded by Dan…
On October 28, 2022, Innovation Guelph hosted a Lessons from Leaders panel discussing best practices for hiring and retaining high-quality employees. The objective of Lessons from Leaders panel discussions is to have diverse sectors, leaders, and stages represented by impressive…
originally published: 2023-01-09 08:07:22 You are here: Home / Events / Receive up to $15,000 in Reimbursement for Digital Adoption in your Organization Tags: Digital Innovation, Modernization, StartupJanuary 9, 2023 altaccelerator About the AuthorTasdid SarkerMarketing Communications AssociateTasdid has a strong…
If your New Year’s resolution was to find a new job, look no further. Able Innovations What it does: This Toronto-based company develops new medical devices that make physically transferring patients easier. The perks: Learning and career development opportunities,…
From climate change to food security, these innovators are tackling some of the world’s biggest problems. PHOTO ILLUSTRATIONS BY MONICA GUAN We’re entering 2023 with a long list of problems: a shaky global economy, health systems still under stress from…
For the past 23 years, Nielsen IT Consulting has operated on a strong and stable basis of an entrepreneur who is passionate about her industry and innovative in her approach. Emily Nielsen, Founder and CEO of Nielsen IT Consulting, started…
The range of services offered by pharmacists is growing fast, and they need new systems that can keep pace. Canada’s overburdened doctors need some help. And it could come from another set of professionals with an inclination toward white coats.…
In traditional founder fashion, Aaron Johnstone and Victor Courarie-Delage, co-founders of Peacasa and good friends, co-created an untapped and innovative idea that changed the trajectory of their careers and gave them the noteworthy titles of entrepreneurs. The founding pair met…
MEDIA RELEASE via Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade January 5, 2023 – Today, Project Arrow, the first, all-Canadian, zero-emission connected vehicle, designed and built in Ontario, was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show, one of the largest and most…
"Patents substantiate a technology's competitive advantage! IP ownership is extremely important" -Linda Zadeh, CEO EPIC Semiconductors EPIC Semiconductors has developed a disruptive "nanoCloud" technology - an integrated energy harvesting, AI-enabled chips that do not require batteries or any external power sources. Based…
Despite all the challenges of the past few years, four ventures in the program — Wattpad, ecobee, StackAdapt and Ironshore Pharmaceutics — have all experienced phenomenal growth. “Canada’s startup community has been having a moment,” says Krista Jones, senior vice…
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From producing ingredients for plant-based meats to making bioplastics, local entrepreneurs are helping to reduce waste. The issues of food waste can be hard to see — more than half of it happens before it ever reaches our plates. Yet, it…
originally published: 2023-01-03 10:38:25 Tasdid is currently finishing his Master of Management of Innovation program at the University of Toronto Mississauga. The program exposes students to a wide array of topics to help them succeed in the world of innovation.…
Looking forward Happy New Year! And welcome to our year-end Roundup of Roundups. Twelve months ago, we were looking back at 2021 and marvelling at a record-breaking year for investment in Canadian tech. We were also looking forward to finally…
Co-Founder of The Firehood, a women’s network focused on the participation, leadership and prosperity among women in technology through training, mentorship and funding, as well as General Partner of Phoenix Fire, a part of Archangel Network of Funds, led by women angel investors…
Waterloo-based DarwinAI has raised US$6 million to help it improve its AI-powered visual inspection system for the manufacturing of printed circuit boards (PCBs). The funding – a seed-round extension – will enable the company to add 45 to 60 new…
originally published: 2022-12-21 12:26:04 There was never a moment that I ever imagined a future in which I would NOT be in charge of my own destiny as an entrepreneur. Even as a kid growing up in a classic suburban…
As we move further into the future, the world of marketing and the trends around it is constantly evolving. In 2023, there will be a number of important metrics that you’ll need to pay attention to in order to stay…
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