Photo illustration by Kelvin Li To take new climate solutions from the lab out into the world can take hundreds of millions of dollars in investment. But as the pressure intensifies to hit our climate targets, the rapid commercialization of…
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.
Three Regional Economic Development Organizations Announce New Program to Support International Tech Startups and Scaleups in Southwestern Ontario
- 17 August 2022
- by Innovation Factory
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Haltech (Halton Region), TechPlace (Burlington) and Innovation Factory (Hamilton) form partnership with LatAm Startups to promote economic growth in Southwestern Ontario. BURLINGTON, ON, August 17, 2022 – Today, a new program was announced to enable innovative international…
Three Regional Economic Development Organizations Announce New Program to Support International Tech Startups and Scaleups in Southwestern Ontario
- 17 August 2022
- by Haltech
Haltech (Halton Region), TechPlace (Burlington) and Innovation Factory (Hamilton) form partnership with LatAm Startups to promote economic growth in Southwestern Ontario. BURLINGTON, ON, August 17, 2022 – Today, a new program was announced to enable innovative international companies to grow…
After the fire: How drones and lasers can keep forests healthy
- 17 August 2022
- by MaRS Discovery District
Climate change is making wildfires are becoming more frequent and more severe. Researchers are looking to the skies for ways to replant trees and help forests bounce back quicker. On five acres of land near Kenora in northeast Ontario, researchers…
Southwestern Ontario Black Business Network launch
- 17 August 2022
- by WETechAlliance
August 16, 2022—Hamilton, ON Black entrepreneurs are a vital contributor to Canada’s economy and our nation’s rich culture, though they are often faced with barriers to success. The Government of Canada recognizes the importance of these contributions and is proud…
The Big Questions – Alexis (Lexi) Charles, Shyne Body Butter
- 16 August 2022
- by Boundless Accelerator
SHYNE body butter is an all-natural skincare product handcrafted with love in Guelph, ON. Made with a signature blend of shea butter, Jamaican allspice, and soothing essential oils, SHYNE will provide you with a holistic skincare experience. Not only does…
Look inside the new co-working space at MaRS Waterfront
- 15 August 2022
- by MaRS Discovery District
A lakefront location, beautiful views, swanky furniture, networking spaces and leading edge building technology. This office doesn’t feel like an office. Construction workers are putting the finishing touches on the Nucleus workspace at MaRS Waterfront. Developed in partnership with University…
How the emerging carbon market can help scale climate solutions
- 15 August 2022
- by MaRS Discovery District
Accountants are not typically heralded as green heroes, but number crunchers are now propelling corporations and governments toward meaningful climate action. Of all the technological solutions that can solve the climate crisis — improved efficiency, cheap renewable energy, herds of low-methane…
eSentire unmasks hacker behind malware attacks
- 15 August 2022
- by Communitech
The chickens have come home to roost for one of the hackers behind an insidious malware. Cyber sleuths at Waterloo-based eSentire say they’ve unmasked “Chuck from Montreal,” one of the so-called “threat actors” associated with the Golden Chickens suite of…
Neurodiversity in Tech – Communitech
- 15 August 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…
Pay: $45,000.00 – $55,000.00 per year Hours: 40 hours per week Term: 1.5-Year Contract Application Deadline: August 29th, 2022 at 11:59pm Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications and working in collaboration with the regional entrepreneurship ecosystem, the Digital…
Krippit: Stepping into the European Market
- 12 August 2022
- by Boundless Accelerator
Melissa Chung created a product to solve a problem! She said she loves wearing heels, but like many women, found she had to change shoes when walking any distance. Anyone wearing heels at an outdoor wedding has likely experienced the…
Care2Talk raises $1M-plus to launch generational care platform
- 12 August 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…
How to navigate your business through the economic downturn
- 12 August 2022
- by MaRS Discovery District
Despite high inflation and rising interest rates, it’s not all doom and gloom. Here, 5 tech leaders share their advice. The predictions are a little, well, dire. Earlier this summer the Bank of England warned that the “global economic outlook…
Announcing the 2022 CANIE Awards Phase One Semifinalists
- 11 August 2022
- by Innovation Factory
ORIGINAL ARTICLE, Anna Ren, ief-fie.ca, July 6, 2022 We are proud to announce our Phase One 2022 CANIE Award category semi-finalists! Of the hundreds of inspiring applications we received, each of the semi-finalists were stand-outs in social innovation, community leadership,…
Fiix CEO, James Novak, named to Weever’s Board of Directors
- 11 August 2022
- by Innovation Factory
ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE, Andy Pritchard, Weever Apps, July 28, 2022 Weever, a leading Manufacturing Digitization platform company, expands its leadership team. James Novak, Former CEO of Fiix Inc., has been named to the board of directors at Weever, the leading cloud-based…
4 Trends That Could Have A big Impact On Tourism in Windsor-Essex
- 11 August 2022
- by WETechAlliance
To say COVID has had a monstrous impact on small businesses in tourism would be a massive understatement. To put it bluntly, 2020 and 2021 were a shitshow and we are fully expecting and preparing for the 2022 tourism season…
Athlete, innovator and entrepreneur | TechAlliance
- 10 August 2022
- by TechAlliance
Like many of us, Nicole Baranowski, Founder and CEO of Hairstrong has a strong connection to her hair, “I believe that my long hair defines my personality and gives me a unique individual identity.” However, she was often disappointed with…
WETechAlliance Partners with Future Skills Centre on Quality of Work Research
- 10 August 2022
- by WETechAlliance
In November 2021, the Future Skills Centre (FSC) launched an Open Call for Expression of Interest for research initiatives that focus on better understanding different aspects of Quality of Work, as well as addressing key gaps in policy and practice…
‘Go ahead and brag!’ – Communitech
- 10 August 2022
- by Communitech
Modesty is a virtue but, when you’re really good at something, go ahead and brag. That was just one of the many upbeat messages delivered today by Chrystia Freeland, Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, who spent several…
Accelerating Innovation For The Communities of Tomorrow
- 10 August 2022
- by Spark Centre
If you’re a startup or SME with innovation in electric and connected vehicles, smart mobility and smart community solutions, you need a world-class ecosystem to take that innovation from idea to market. You need Durham RTDS. “The assets contained within Durham’s…
Continuing the Conversation – Branching Out
- 10 August 2022
- by Boundless Accelerator
When clients are earning money, it can be life changing. “Often they’ve heard how there is not enough money for them with funding cuts or a family’s ability to provide extra programs or supports/activities – they now have fund to…
Technology Councils of North America Recognizes MP Irek Kusmierczyk with Innovation Award
- 9 August 2022
- by WETechAlliance
“Since being elected to Canadian Parliament in 2019, Irek has worked tirelessly with WETechAlliance, our clients, and regional and national partners to advance a technology-centric economic development plan that creates jobs, increases our nation’s competitiveness and drives sustainable growth…
WETechAlliance is pleased to welcome the newest member of our team, Kaitlyn Karns as our Talent Engagement Coordinator! Kaitlyn Karns is an active member of the YQG community through her past work and volunteer experiences, and especially through her…
The Big Questions – Lynn Broughton, Taste Detours
- 9 August 2022
- by Boundless Accelerator
Championing and elevating food people and places through exploration and connection. Take a bite off the beaten path, come take a Detour. Taste Detours are food and drink tours with a heritage twist. On these flavourful tours we introduce you…
iGUIDE reaches market share of 20 per cent of homes sold in Canada
- 9 August 2022
- by Communitech
WATERLOO, ONT., Aug. 8, 2022 – iGUIDE, an industry leader in 3D tours and floor plans for residential real estate, has grown to reach a market share of 20 per cent in homes sold in Canada and 37 per cent…
Government of Canada invests $3 million to help early-stage companies adopt low-carbon processes and products
- 8 August 2022
- by TechAlliance
As industry seeks to accelerate the adoption of new clean technologies to drive de-carbonization and the transition to a green recovery, there is a growing demand for made-in-Ontario solutions to achieve this objective. The Government of Canada is committed to…
McMaster prof working on cure for Type 1 diabetes
- 5 August 2022
- by Innovation Factory
ORIGINAL ARTICLE, Ritika Dubey, The Hamilton Spectator, July 26, 2022 Q and A: Dr. Harald Stover and Allarta co-founder Maria Antonakos talk about new cell-based therapy, which alleviates need for insulin injections and immune-suppressive drugs. There’s no cure for Type 1…
Easing The Burden: How Health Espresso Is Leading The Way In a Digital-First Healthcare System
- 5 August 2022
- by Spark Centre
An emerging digital-first, enhanced virtual system is not only closing the communication gaps within healthcare, but is also easing the burden on emergency departments, lowering costs and providing enhanced care for isolated seniors and those living in remote areas. Leading…
Fueling the Next Generation of Women Tech Founders in Canada’s Capital and Across the Country
- 4 August 2022
- by Invest Ottawa
Aug 4, 2022 Capital Angel Network and Invest Ottawa Announce Third Cohort of SheBoot Ottawa, Ontario; August 4, 2022 – The Capital Angel Network (CAN), a group of angel investors in the Ottawa-Gatineau Region, and Invest Ottawa, lead economic development…
PEER Group inviting software developers to attend virtual hiring event
- 4 August 2022
- by Communitech
KITCHENER, ONT., July 29, 2022 – PEER Group, the largest supplier of innovative factory automation software for the semiconductor industry, is inviting software developers to register for a virtual hiring event happening on Aug. 16, 2022, beginning at 4 p.m.…
TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario provides 20 companies with $600,000 through Cohort 1 of Government of Canada-funded i.d.e.a. Fund
- 4 August 2022
- by TechAlliance
Quick FactsAcross southern Ontario, approximately 120 companies received non-repayable contributions of up to $3,600,000 in Cohort 1.Led by Innovation Guelph, the fund is being delivered in partnership with five Regional Innovation Centres: Haltech (Halton Region), Innovate Niagara, Innovation Factory (Hamilton),…
Innovation Guelph Provides 19 companies with $570,000 through Cohort 1 of Government of Canada-funded i.d.e.a. Fund
- 4 August 2022
- by Boundless Accelerator
Alison Crumblehulme, CEO, Innovation Guelph Quick Facts • Across southern Ontario, approximately 120 companies received non-repayable contributions of up to $3,600,000 in Cohort 1. • Led by Innovation Guelph, the fund is being delivered in partnership with five Regional Innovation…
Innovation Factory provides 20 companies with $600,000 through Cohort 1 of Government of Canada-funded i.d.e.a. Fund
- 4 August 2022
- by Innovation Factory
August 4, 2022 | Hamilton, Ontario Companies in southern Ontario that focus on environmental impacts are vital to creating jobs and bringing new, innovative technologies to market that continue Canada’s transition to a green economy. The i.d.e.a. Fund was developed…
Haltech provides 20 companies with $600,000 through Cohort 1 of Government of Canada-funded i.d.e.a. Fund
- 4 August 2022
- by Haltech
August 4, 2022 Burlington, Ontario Companies in southern Ontario that focus on environmental impacts are vital to creating jobs and bringing new, innovative technologies to market that continue Canada’s transition to a green economy. The i.d.e.a. Fund was developed to…
Innovations that can ease the clean energy transition
- 4 August 2022
- by MaRS Discovery District
Photo illustration by Kelvin Li Humans are wired to want more. More time, more resources, more money. But what if we could do more with what we already have? When we innovate for resilience, we often think big — bypassing…
Nourrir l’entrepreneuriat technologique au féminin dans la capitale nationale et au pays
- 4 August 2022
- by Invest Ottawa
Aug 4, 2022 Le Capital Angel Network et Investir Ottawa vous présentent la troisième cohorte de SheBoot Ottawa (Ontario), 4 août 2022. – Le Capital Angel Network (CAN), un groupe d’investisseurs providentiels d’Ottawa-Gatineau, et Investir Ottawa, la principale agence de développement économique…
M-Theory: Hiring is like a weird dating exercise
- 4 August 2022
- by Communitech
I’ve been involved in some hiring recently, and in some cases have developed a deep curiosity about applicants’ motivations and thought processes. Also, what about the people who read job postings and choose not to apply? Was there a point…
Cindi Morshead: The ‘neuro nerd’ using viruses to give stroke patients hope
- 4 August 2022
- by MaRS Discovery District
Back in the early 1990s, when 30,000 eager attendees filed into the Society for Neuroscience’s annual meeting, the talk of the conference was Samuel Weiss’s jaw-dropping discovery of neural stem cells. At the time, scientific dogma insisted the brain had…
6 Reasons to Attend This Month’s Innovation Outpost Event at Estate of Health in Kingsville, ON
- 4 August 2022
- by WETechAlliance
Innovation Outposts are bringing together entrepreneurs across rural Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent. These events support local founders through connections, business supports, and programming. This months innovation Outpost event is taking place at Estate of Health in Kingsville on August 11th. If…