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…
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.
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…
Digital Media and ICT Entrepreneur Stories Women
The iterations of innovations at Nielsen IT Consulting Inc.
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…
Auto & Transportation
First All-Canadian, Zero-Emission Concept Vehicle Designed in Ontario Unveiled at Consumer Electronics Show
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…
Stay up to date on news and events from MaRS. Sign up to tailor your own innovation ecosystem newsletter. Enter your email* You may unsubscribe at any time. To find out more, please visit our Privacy Policy. Original Article on…
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…
RIC News
Altitude Accelerator Welcomes Tasdid Sarker to the Team as our Marketing Communications Associate
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…
RIC News
A Catalyst for Underrepresented Founders and Angel Investors: Meet Danielle Graham, TechAlliance’s newest Startup Advisor
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…
Advanced Manufacturing & Materials Companies Funded / Acquired Digital Media and ICT
DarwinAI raises US$6M – Communitech
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…
The federal government has awarded $38 million to Communitech to help startups strengthen the development, understanding and protection of intellectual property (IP). The money is part of a $90-million investment over four years that the government is making through its…
With the manufacture and import of grocery bags and stir sticks now prohibited, local startups are coming up with novel Earth-friendly alternatives. Erthos makes its compostable plastic from agricultural by-products. Photo credit: Courtesy of Erthos Stroll down the aisles of…
Since the advent of plastic polymers in the 1800’s and through the industrial revolution the benefits and uses for this man-made substance have been prolific. Plastics have become part of our everyday life and the luxuries and advancements in technology…
At the Roadmap to Digital Transformation series kick-off, leaders in logistics shared their advice in navigating the ongoing supply chain disruptions. For business owners and consumers alike, the pandemic laid bare just how vital supply chains are to business. And…
Capital is universally difficult to raise, and this is compounded when founders face unconscious bias, barriers to equal opportunity, and historic under-representation. Equitable access to investments for underrepresented founders benefits all founders in our ecosystem. In recognition of this, ventureLAB’s Entrepreneurship…
As 2022 comes to a close, thoughts turn to the new year and all of its possibilities. For startups and entrepreneurs, there’s no time like the present to begin making new plans to ensure that 2023 is a successful year.…
Companies Funded / Acquired Digital Media and ICT
RCMP extends contract with NuEnergy.ai’s Machine Trust Platform
Ottawa, ON Dec. 14, 2022 — In its pursuit to build trust through transparency and accountability, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has awarded NuEnergy.ai a contract to continue testing their Machine Trust Platform (MTP) for a second consecutive year. …
2022 was another notable year of growth and success for innovative companies as they continued to disrupt new markets and make waves in the ever-changing tech world. With a few weeks left until the end of the year, we can’t…
More than 100 speakers shared the latest ideas and innovations to address the growing threat from climate change. Hot on the heels of COP27, this year’s MaRS Climate Impact brought together a diverse network of investors, experts and entrepreneurs to…
Cleantech Entrepreneur Stories Featured Featured Home Women
‘Innovation knows no borders’ – MaRS Discovery District
Ghada Nafie, winner of the new Mission from MaRS Climate Venture Diversity Award, has put diversity, equity and inclusion at the centre of her business. Ghada Nafie remembers the exact moment she witnessed the breakthrough her team needed to get…
Digital Media and ICT Entrepreneur Stories
eSentire named first managed detection and response partner by global insurance provider Coalition
WATERLOO, ONT., December 13, 2022 – eSentire, Inc., the authority in managed detection and response (MDR), today announced it has been named the first global MDR partner by Coalition, the world’s first active-insurance provider designed to prevent digital risk before it strikes. Like…
Auto & Transportation Featured Featured Home Funding News RIC News
ventureLAB Receives $1M Funding from the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network
This morning, Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, Victor Fedeli, announced at ventureLAB, a $1 million investment by the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) to establish an automotive-specific stream within its Hardware Catalyst Initiative (HCI). The funding…
Auto & Transportation Funding News
Ontario investments in Regional Technology and Development Sites across the province
This media release was originally published by the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) on December 13, 2022. Seven regional sites harness the automotive, manufacturing and mobility strengths, expertise and opportunities Ontario has to offer TORONTO, December 13 – Today the…
Auto & Transportation Entrepreneur Stories
A wink to start your wipers? Oshawa tech company changing the game for drivers with disabilities
This post was originally published by Jillian Follert on DurhamRegion.com, December 8, 2022. Thanks to an Oshawa-based tech startup, people with disabilities could soon be able to operate their vehicle’s turn signals or wipers with facial gestures such as a…
originally published: 2022-12-12 13:34:23 Samie Husain (00:01)Good afternoon, everybody, and welcome back to Altitude Accelerator Tech Uncensored live on LinkedIn. I can’t believe another week has gone by so fast. Today. We’ve got a great, great panel for you and…
What do you get when you fuse robots, artificial intelligence and cutting-edge software? You get an innovative startup that’s advancing how municipalities serve their communities.Launched in 2019 and incorporated in 2020, Kevares Autonomous Services provides autonomous mobile robots combined with…
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Tech Uncensored – Current Climate: Identify Opportunities & Emerge Stronger than Before
originally published: 2022-11-11 12:10:22 Hessie Jones (00:03)Hey everyone. It’s been a big newsweek and if you haven’t been paying attention, there has been some pretty major shake ups both in the startup world as well as the crypto world. We’ve…