Jessica F. Green was among 400 Canadian climate scientists who called for the government to scrap a proposed tax credit for carbon capture last year, claiming it would underwrite the oil and gas industry. Yet policy is a key component…
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.
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Black History Month: Honoring and Celebrating Rashidi Kabamba, Founder of RKease Co.
Every February, Canadians come together to honor, celebrate and reverberate the legacy of Black people and their communities to advocate and highlight their histories, contributions, and successes through Black History Month. This year’s theme is ‘Ours to Tell’ which presents…
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14 Must Watch TED Talks for Entrepreneurs
TED is a series of conferences that present “Ideas Worth Spreading” that has garnered recognition around the world. A large number of Nobel Prize winners have presented at TED, including Elon Musk, Jane Goodall, and Larry Page. Many of the…
A Waterloo company is working with Grand River Hospital to improve patient outcomes with a portable X-ray device that provides health-care workers with high-quality images right at the bedside. KA Imaging and GRH are collaborating on a commercialization project in…
Advanced Manufacturing & Materials Cleantech
Magic mycelium: How mushroom leather could help clean up the textile industry
Stephanie Lipp, co-founder of MycoFutures North Atlantic, is developing a mushroom-based fabric that looks and feels like leather. Stephanie Lipp grew up hating mushrooms. But in the last three years, they’ve taken over her life, her career and a large…
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How hungerhub Turns Office Lunch Into Individualized Experience
“The objective was to solve what we saw as a real-world problem with very high potential for innovative solutions.” Sari Abdo, co-founder and CEO of hungerhub Five years ago, Sari Abdo started hungerhub, a meal delivery solution for offices and the…
Technology is a worldwide competitive landscape, and the competition to get market share is fierce. To attract resources and differentiate a company in customers’ eyes, intellectual property (IP) has become a critical success factor, affecting all business aspects from R&D,…
In Machiavelli’s The Prince, there is the line, “It is better to be feared than to be loved, if one cannot be both.” Fear is considered a greater motivator than love, so potentially a more useful tool for leaders. Not…
Techalliance of Southwestern Ontario announced five winners at Limitless: A Celebration of Regional Innovation, held at The Factory, 100 Kellogg Lane on February 8, 2023. Acknowledging the impact that innovators are creating in our region, this celebration spotlights ventures and…
Friends, family and colleagues of a local founder are working to raise awareness of the need for stem cell donations. Last year, Lorne Wallace, founder of Lone Wolf Technologies, was diagnosed with myelofibrosis, a rare and unusually aggressive form of…
Original Article on Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre What is the ProtoZone Program?So you have an innovative idea! Now all you need is to get made. That's not a simple task but luckily for you, the ProtoZone program is here…
Faced with colossal global biodiversity loss, ecologists are deploying AI, drones and satellites to give vulnerable species a fighting chance. A remote rainforest near Knight Inlet on the British Columbia coast has been kitted out with dozens of discreetly placed…
Despite what you might think, being a landlord takes work. It’s not just sitting back and collecting rent. Being a landlord involves several moving parts like timely repairs and maintenance, operational costs, finding (and retaining) good tenants, and dealing with…
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From telehealth to banking services to educational apps, there are opportunities with companies working in a wide range of sectors across the Canadian tech ecosystem. Breathe Biomedical What it does: Based in Moncton, N.B., Breathe Biomedical (formerly Picomole) creates…
Canadian companies are leading the way in addressing universally shared challenges with their innovative and cutting-edge technologies and products, pushing boundaries across the globe for a better future. Curated by ventureLAB, we are proud to present 3 companies to watch in…
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Roundup for January 2023 – Communitech
Wow! The new year kicked off with big news. First, Waterloo-based Magnet Forensics (TSX: MAGT) agreed to be acquired by U.S. private-equity giant Thoma Bravo in a deal valued at CDN$1.8 billion – the biggest exit in Waterloo Region tech…
Digital Media and ICT
Planitar introduces instant 3D virtual tour product and AI automated floor plan drafting technology
WATERLOO, Ontario - Feb. 3, 2023 – Planitar Inc. is proud to announce the launch of a new service, iGUIDE Preview. Powered by computer vision and deep learning AI models, Planitar customers will now receive access to iGUIDE 3D tour…
RIC News
Highlights from Altitude Accelerator’s Volunteer Advisor Appreciation Event on January 27th
originally published: 2023-02-02 21:32:57 It was a pleasure to hear directly from current Altitude clients Tauseef Riaz, co-founder and director of ConsidraCare, who shared: “Altitude’s Investor Readiness Program was a fantastic experience that reduced our learning curve significantly. We are grateful…
Entrepreneur Stories
VueReal appoints tech-industry veteran Tim Baxter as Chair of board of directors
WATERLOO, Ontario, Jan. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – 2023 represents a year of great opportunity as VueReal builds off of the momentum gained from 2022. VueReal remains focused on its vision of enabling new, innovative and enriching products through a sustainable…
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Zone X.O enfonce l’accélérateur pour stimuler l’essor des entreprises de mobilité intelligente dans la capitale nationale et partout au Canada
Posted in News, Press Releases Jan 31, 2023 Le gouvernement du Canada et des partenaires du secteur injectent plus de 6,6 M$ pour stimuler la mise au point de solutions de prochaine génération, ainsi que les exportations et l’emploi Ottawa, le…
Original Article on Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre Are you a small business owner looking for a professional space to work with your team or meet with clients? The Landing meeting rooms are designed as fully equipped workspaces to help entrepreneurs…
The biggest deal in Waterloo Region tech history closed this week as OpenText finalized the US$5.8-billion acquisition of British SaaS company Micro Focus International. The merger of the two companies – which had combined revenue of about US$6 billion in…
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Recent WECAN Event Showcases Angel Investing and Networking to Local Investors
As business booms across the Windsor-Essex County region, the Windsor Essex Capital Angel Network (WECAN) is working behind the scenes to build a healthy entrepreneurial framework for local start-up businesses to grow and succeed in. With the help of WECAN’s…
Auto & Transportation RIC News
Putting the Pedal to the Metal at Area X.O to Accelerate the Growth of Smart Mobility Companies in Canada’s Capital and Across the Country
Posted in News, Press Releases Jan 31, 2023 The Government of Canada and Industry Partners Contribute $6.6+ Million to Fuel Next-Gen Smart Mobility Solutions, Exports and Jobs Ottawa, Ontario – January 31, 2023: Area X.O, the R&D complex for next-generation…
“Part of the path to success is to learn from mistakes, so to move forward you have to take risks,” says Enel’s Silvia Mendez Cubero. “We see innovation as an opportunity to evolve.” “Innovate or die.” In business, the famous…
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Invest Ottawa and Bayview Yards Celebrate a Decade of Innovation, Collaboration and Impact as a Community and Global Tech Hub
Posted in News, Press Releases Jan 31, 2023 Ottawa, ON – January 31, 2023: Set in the heart of Canada’s Capital, Ottawa’s innovation, tech and business ecosystem today celebrated the 10-year anniversary of Invest Ottawa, lead economic development agency for…
Startup exit stories can sometimes sound like winning the lottery. Depending on how shares are structured, founders can find themselves with the capital and time to pursue their passions – whether that’s another startup or a house in the country. …
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Investir Ottawa et les cours Bayview célèbrent dix années d’innovation, de collaboration et de contributions comme communauté et pôle technologique mondial
Posted in News, Press Releases Jan 31, 2023 Ottawa (Ontario) – 31 janvier 2021 : L’écosystème d’innovation, de technologie et d’affaires d’Ottawa s’est réuni aujourd’hui au cœur de la capitale canadienne pour célébrer le dixième anniversaire d’Investir Ottawa, la principale agence de développement…
Vic Fedeli got some hands-on experience with innovative transportation today as he glided through the Communitech Hub on a bright-yellow electric scooter. “This is cool!” said the provincial Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade as he brought the…
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Prioritize debt repayment and learn about interest rates: Planworth CEO’s advice for an uncertain economy
The Bank of Canada may have hit pause on rate rises for now, but there are still perils ahead for the financially unwary. From inflation to interest rate hikes, a convergence of financial challenges has made it much harder for…
ventureLAB’s Capital Investment Program hosted an engaging and impactful International Demo Day on January 26th. This International Demo Day provided an opportunity for Canadian Startups to pitch transformational products and services to U.S. based angels and seed stage investors. 7…
originally published: 2022-11-19 18:22:44 More than 10 years ago, Twitter brought users in by allowing them to “microblog” and build micro communities. But the problem is: Using the platform is like renting a space in another’s world, and you have…
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6 events to celebrate Black History Month
Black History Month returns with panel discussions, conferences and talks that explore the wide ranging impacts Black people have had on Canada and the world. Connect with Black leaders making a difference Sheridan Alumni, Sheridan Student Union and the…
Life Sciences and Advanced Health
Cancer screening devices in every doctor’s office? These entrepreneurs say it’s possible
Devices that look for warning signs in body heat or the breath could make screening more accessible — and catch cancers when they’re still curable. After his godmother and his business partner’s mother both died of breast cancer, Rubens Fernando…
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Resources for Black-Owned Businesses in Canada
Each February, it’s important for organizations and people with a voice to speak for those who experience a lack of equity and systemic barriers in the Black entrepreneur community. While it’s important to acknowledge the many brilliant people who identify…
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Evolving a Novel Approach to Cell-Based Therapies with Hamilton’s Renowned Medical Innovation Ecosystem
A trained opera singer with an accomplished business background and a professor of chemistry, renowned globally for his research and expertise, may not appear to have anything in common. Yet a shared passion for innovation, a desire to make a…