Insurance-tech startup ProNavigator has raised CDN$10 million in a new round of growth financing that will help it open a U.S. headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina to further its expansion south of the border. The company plans to keep its…
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.
Windsor-Essex “Canada’s Automobility Capital” on the world stage at the 2022 North American International Auto Show
- 14 September 2022
- by WETechAlliance
About Invest WindsorEssex (IWE)Invest WindsorEssex is the lead economic development agency for the Windsor-Essex region. The focus of the organization is to develop and execute strategies to retain, expand, attract and help new businesses start-up in Windsor-Essex. Invest WindsorEssex is led by…
Putting together the Pieces of Entrepreneurship
- 14 September 2022
- by Boundless Accelerator
The Idea For Kidunified founder Ashley Kizis, children need representation in play. Based in Guelph, Ontario, Kidunified is a women-led social enterprise making puzzles that reflect the communities children live in. For Ashley, engaging children in play that better depicts…
Leaning in In mid-August, OpenText CEO Mark Barrenechea commented on the pullback in the tech sector by telling the Financial Post that, “We can see the headwinds out there, but we’re leaning in right now.” That turned out to be…
SkyWatch announces data distribution partnership with Xplore Inc.
- 13 September 2022
- by Communitech
KITCHENER, Ontario and REDMOND, Washington, September 12, 2022 (Newswire.com) - SkyWatch Space Applications Inc. ("SkyWatch"), a Kitchener-based space technology startup, and Xplore Inc., a commercial space company providing Space as a Service®, today announced they have signed a partnership agreement.…
Canada’s airports are turning to tech to make flying more sustainable
- 13 September 2022
- by MaRS Discovery District
From cleaner jet fuels to electrifying airport vehicles, the aviation industry is exploring ways to cut its emissions. Illustration by Kelvin Li It’s been a tough summer for air travel. But the disruption is pushing the industry to innovate. In…
The Haltech ecosystem is a powerful one, serving as the go-to strategic connector for innovators and entrepreneurs across Halton for over 10 years. In this blog post we took the 4 most commonly asked questions from clients and got answers…
Cyber investigation company Magnet Forensics (TSX: MAGT) continues to grow globally with an expansion to Australia. The Waterloo-based company says it plans to hire sales and professional services staff to pursue a growing opportunity among policing and other government agencies…
The rise of medtech – Communitech
- 12 September 2022
- by Communitech
When Armen Bakirtzian and two friends started Intellijoint Surgical in 2010, there were only a handful of other medical technology companies in Waterloo Region. The three young engineers, who began developing surgical-navigation technology while they were still students at the…
From Patient to Founder of Hyivy Health to Clinical Trials – All While Advancing Women’s Health Care
- 12 September 2022
- by Innovation Factory
Have you ever stopped yourself from pursuing something new because you felt you lacked know-how or experience? Then take a listen to our latest podcast as Rachel Bartholomew, CEO and Founder of Hyivy Health shares her medical device commercialization journey.…
Funding is an integral part of the startup journey but knowing what funding opportunities are available, not to mention where to start in the process, can be a challenge—ensuring that your business obtains the highest return on your Scientific Research…
Care2Talk secures over $1M for senior-care video solution
- 12 September 2022
- by Communitech
Care2Talk has raised over $1,000,000 in funding to help launch Care2Talk | Health - a platform to provide generational care. Special thank you to Mavan Capital, E-Fund, WUTIF, Sprout, Cindicates, and our active angel community. How it all started……
Neurodiversity in Tech – Communitech
- 11 September 2022
- by Communitech
Two local tech workers have launched a podcast to bring attention to the challenges and opportunities of supporting neurodiverse employees in the workplace. Neurodiversity in Tech is a weekly podcast hosted by Sean O'Malley and Brandon Oliver. Each episode features…
Care2Talk raises $1M-plus to launch generational care platform
- 11 September 2022
- by Communitech
Care2Talk has raised more than $1,000,000 in funding to help launch Care2Talk | Health, a platform to provide generational care. Special thank you to Mavan Capital, E-Fund, WUTIF, Sprout, Cindicates, and our active angel community. How it all started... Months…
Korechi introduces fast, efficient robotic golf-ball collector for driving ranges
- 9 September 2022
- by Communitech
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada – Korechi Innovations Inc., an innovator in the agricultural robotics space, in business since 2016, has announced their latest autonomous robot, the Pik’r™. Korechi brings the advanced capabilities of their RoamIO line of farming robots into the…
Korechi Announces the Pik’r™ – a High-Capacity Golf Ball Picking Robot
- 9 September 2022
- by Innovation Factory
ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE, Korechi Innovations, Sep. 08, 2022 Oshawa, Ontario, Canada – Korechi Innovations Inc., an innovator in the agricultural robotics space, in business since 2016, has announced their latest autonomous robot, the Pik’r™. Korechi brings the advanced capabilities of…
The many hurdles life sciences startups must overcome to commercialize
- 9 September 2022
- by TechAlliance
Alex Muggah has seen hundreds of life sciences and healthtech companies work to commercialize their innovations.As Director of the Synapse Life Science Consortium, a partnership of public- and private-sector institutions in Hamilton, Ontario and administrator of SOPHIE life sciences commercialization…
Looking for a career shift? Now is the perfect time to join a startup
- 9 September 2022
- by MaRS Discovery District
Despite all the economic hurdles, many Canadian tech companies are still growing and hiring. Layoffs at such companies as Shopify, Twitter, Netflix, Substack and Wealthsimple made headlines this summer. The tech job market is not, however, all doom and gloom.…
— FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — SPARK CENTRE APPOINTS HEAVY HITTERS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR HIGH IMPACT GROWTH September 8, 2022, Oshawa, Ontario —Spark Centre, a regional innovation centre in Durham Region that provides high-impact support and services for local and…
“Hold on, I think I’ve got another penny in one of these pockets…”It was only a couple of decades ago where paying with paper (not even polymer!) and metal coinage was the go-to. A common alternative, hardly touched today outside…
Welcome to the HardTech IP Forum, brought to you by ventureLAB in partnership with BDC! 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Come learn from exceptional Hardware Founders from HyIvy, Open Oceans Robotics, Baanto, and GaN Systems how they leveraged IP along…
Cyber investigation company Magnet Forensics (TSX: MAGT) continues to grow globally with an expansion to Australia. The Waterloo-based company says it plans to hire sales and professional services staff to pursue a growing opportunity among policing and other government agencies…
Robyn Simpson of Catapult Design Studios Shares her Beyond Boundaries Experience
- 8 September 2022
- by Haltech
The following is a submission from Beyond Boundaries participant Robyn Simpson of Catapult Design Studios. Beyond Boundaries has been a great education opportunity for me, helping to round out my knowledge as a CEO and founder, in particular aimed at the…
Mira Victoria Perry of Intellevantix Shares her Beyond Boundaries Experience
- 8 September 2022
- by Haltech
The following is a submission from Beyond Boundaries participant Mira Victoria Perry of Intellevantix. It is the direct result of the Beyond Boundaries community of mentors, peers, and the Haltech team that the CourseQuest MVP launched. The program provided momentum and structure…
Victoria Greco of Trillagy Shares her Beyond Boundaries Experience
- 8 September 2022
- by Haltech
The following is a submission from Beyond Boundaries participant Victoria Greco of Trillagy. The Beyond Boundaries Program was instrumental in giving me so many valuable tools and great insights on how to properly plan my next key business steps and help me…
The Big Questions – Jacob Goldfarb, Goldfarm Canada
- 7 September 2022
- by Boundless Accelerator
We are a family-run local business in downtown Guelph. We run an indoor vertical farm specializing in microgreens and edible flowers. Our products can be found at Market Fresh and also at some of the finest restaurants and hotels in…
The rise of medtech – Communitech
- 7 September 2022
- by Communitech
When Armen Bakirtzian and two friends started Intellijoint Surgical in 2010, there were only a handful of other medical technology companies in Waterloo Region. The three young engineers, who began developing surgical-navigation technology while they were still students at the…
UN climate boss Catherine McKenna is going after organizations whose resolve doesn’t match their rhetoric on climate change. Earlier this year, scientists reported some relatively good news in the fight against climate change. A study in the journal Nature found that emissions-reductions…
The Government of Canada invests in the NORCAT Underground Centre as the place to see and touch emerging technologies that are poised to transform the global mining industry
- 7 September 2022
- by NORCAT
NORCAT - The Global One-Stop Shop for All That is the Future of Mining Mining is one of Canada’ most important economic sectors, and the proof is in the pudding. According to the Mining Association of Canada, our home and…
Thriving Under Pressure in Entrepreneurship
- 7 September 2022
- by WETechAlliance
A core component of resiliency, especially in entrepreneurship, is the ability to pivot and flex when a business does not go as planned. The need to adapt and recalibrate is amplified post-pandemic. Many companies are on the edge of collapse,…
Location: Windsor, ON Hiring for: Operational Technology Engineer, IT Data Engineer, IT Anaplan Solutions Architect & IT Developer, Applications Original Article on WETechAllianceAbout: Hiram Walker & Sons Limited, a Pernod Ricard Company, is the place where ambition thrives. As part…
Future of Flying: How AI and robotics are fighting delays in the skies
- 6 September 2022
- by MaRS Discovery District
This summer of disruption is revealing where technology can make the biggest impact at airports. It’s been a tough summer for air travel. But the disruption is pushing the industry to innovate. In this four-part series, we’ll be looking at…
15 Canadian companies hiring in September
- 6 September 2022
- by MaRS Discovery District
Startups hiring this month are working in a wide range of sectors including fintech, healthcare, e-commerce and more. If you’re looking for a new role this fall, start here. Acto What it does: Acto builds AI-powered digital tools to engage and…
The can’t-miss tech events for September 2022
- 6 September 2022
- by MaRS Discovery District
Elevate returns; innovation hubs gather; and technophilosophy is a thing. The September calendar has great events for everyone in Canadian tech. Here are the tech events you need to know about for September. Get philosophical about the future With the…
Future of Flying: Can new technologies make airport security hassle-free?
- 6 September 2022
- by MaRS Discovery District
Airports are testing screening devices that can scan passengers as they walk by — potentially putting an end to the pre-flight pat-down. It’s been a tough summer for air travel. But the disruption is pushing the industry to innovate. In…
Leaning in In mid-August, OpenText CEO Mark Barrenechea commented on the pullback in the tech sector by telling the Financial Post that, “We can see the headwinds out there, but we’re leaning in right now.” That turned out to be…
Join ventureLAB and Caravel Law to discover important contract elements that all founders should be thinking about. About This Event ventureLAB in collaboration with Caravel Law, will be hosting a FREE virtual workshop. As a business owner, contracts are the…
Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) Workshop
- 2 September 2022
- by VentureLAB
Join ventureLAB and MNP to learn about an innovative government tax credit program.About this eventMNP in collaboration with ventureLAB, will be hosting an interactive workshop for entrepreneurs to learn more about SR&ED tax incentives. There are a number of Government…
Work-integrated learning experience benefits local tech ventures
- 1 September 2022
- by TechAlliance
Two years back, while we shifted into a remote environment, adapted to new technologies and equipped ourselves to the ‘new normal’, Canadian businesses noticed another type of pandemic hitting the industry called the ‘quiet crisis’. “Simply put, this crisis emphasized…
M-Theory: COVID’s long tail in the workplace
- 1 September 2022
- by Communitech
I’ve written a few times about topics where it seems like everything old is new again, and not in a good way. Tech giants trying to resurrect the company town, a growing need for unions to protect workers’ health, safety…