originally published: 2023-01-17 20:06:30 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…
Launch Lab Hiring One Digital Marketing Position JOB TITLE: Digital Lead Generator/Website Developer JOB SUMMARY: Reporting to the Director of Marketing, the Digital Lead Generator/Website Developer will be tasked with building and executing marketing/website strategies and campaigns for small businesses…
MEDIA RELEASE via Workforce WindsorEssex WINDSOR, ON, Jan. 24, 2023 – Today, Workforce WindsorEssex released a report, Remote Work in Our Community, to recognize the benefits and dispel myths concerning remote work. The report encourages local employers to continue to embrace…
originally published: 2023-01-17 20:10:37 Altitude Accelerator Advisor Nick Iozzo of Arck Holdings shares what excites him most about new opportunities in cleantech, working with entrepreneurs, and his best advice for startup founders. By Angela Bourne, Altitude Accelerator Entrepreneur-in-Residence BIO – For…
Perth brewery comes through for consumers with gluten sensitivities The Perth Brewery is taking advantage of increased interest in gluten-free products to spread the word about its gluten-reduced beer. The beer is not gluten-free, as it includes ingredients with gluten,…
Hamilton-based iF innovator Ackroo has finalized the acquisition of Simpliconnect for a total consideration of $2 million USD. The payment solutions startup absorbs 60 clients in 350 locations in the process. This article was originally published by Michael Edgar for…
This media release was originally shared by Triumvira Immunologics on PR Newswire and BioSpace on January 5, 2023 AUSTIN, Texas and HAMILTON, ON and SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Triumvira Immunologics, a clinical-stage company developing novel, targeted autologous and allogeneic T cell therapeutics…
Co-op lets students pursue their entrepreneurial passions This article was originally published by Angelica Marie Sanchez for the University of Waterloo on January 9, 2023. Like many students who choose the University of Waterloo, Madison McBay was attracted by its…
This article was first published by Jesse Dorey on Brighter World – McMaster University, January 23, 2023. Read the original article. An elderly person who needs a few extra seconds to cross the street. A recent newcomer who needs help navigating an…
originally published: 2023-01-17 20:12:37 Female and racialized founders are met with a trickier situation compared to most during this economic slide. With an already limited access to funding, female and BIPoC founders are struggling to stand out and survive amongst…
originally published: 2023-01-23 21:12:53 The risks in the supply chain, especially the powertrain suppliers, lead to a long waiting period for customers to get their electric vehicles. 95% of suppliers’ revenue is still from internal combustion engines. Therefore, helping suppliers…
Posted in Blog, Thrive in Ottawa Jan 24, 2023 Before you’re likely even ready to face the new year ahead, February comes crashing in as the second, and shortest month of the year to make sure you’re on your toes.…
Deals are still within reach for startups with a compelling pitch and solid fundamentals This month, Natalie Duncan (pictured) faces the biggest test in her young entrepreneurial career. The co-founder of Bug Mars, a Toronto-based company that’s developed an AI…
It is no surprise to us that there is astonishing growth in the region’s tech and innovation ecosystem. Going into this year as one of the top emerging tech sectors in the North American market motivates us to create more…
Nitinol can spring back to its original shape after being bent. One Cambridge company is trying to harness that property to make clean electricity. Nitinol is a curious material. On the surface, it looks like any other piece of wire.…
Running a game-development studio is a dream come true for Richard Henkel. Doing it from his hometown of Waterloo is just icing on the cake. The CEO of Odyssey Interactive, which raised US$19-million through a Series A deal last fall,…
Working remotely or in a hybrid setting is the “new normal” for companies. The trouble is that this “new normal” offers new employees little to no opportunity to connect with the company in the same way that on-site employees had…
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…
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