The widespread push to develop artificial intelligence products is “irresponsible” because of the enormous amount of physical resources required to support AI, says a leading ethics and computer science scholar. “The picture is that we're investing a huge amount of…
Prost! There was plenty of sausage, beer and Gemütlichkeit as Communitech opened its doors for Techtoberfest – a celebration of Canada’s tech community and Waterloo Region’s German heritage. Nearly 500 visitors toured the Communitech Hub in downtown Kitchener while more…
CHATHAM, ONT., October 10, 2022 – Scribendi, a leader in online editing and proofreading, has once again made the Canada's Top Growing Companies list. Launched in 2019 by The Globe and Mail, the Canada's Top Growing Companies program ranks participating…
Where do women fit in the automotive industry? In every possible space – including those we’ve yet to invent. Stories of resiliency, innovation, and collaboration filled a sold-out room during WETechAlliance’s inaugural Women Driven Mobility YQG Breakfast this past…
Oct 28, 2022 Building secure products keeps getting harder. The increasing threat environment, expanding attack surface, and continuous stakeholder demands for transparency make it an ongoing challenge that is here to stay. Small wonder companies need support throughout their growth lifecycle.…
KITCHENER, ONT., October 11, 2022 – Miovision, an innovative company that helps cities modernize their approach to traffic management using artificial intelligence and advanced analytics, today announced that it has acquired Pittsburgh-based Rapid Flow Technologies. Rapid Flow is the market’s…
Photo illustration by Kelvin Li Farmers have a big, stinky problem: what to do with the poop from their animals. A single dairy cow can produce a human’s body weight in manure each day — and there are 11 million cattle…
The transition to clean energy will cost billions. Startups and corporations are working to ensure electricity remains cost effective. At the southern edge of Parry Sound, Ont., 10 neat rows of solar panels stand where a landfill used to be.…
There are tech jobs available in every sector, from healthcare optimization to education If you’re looking to make a career move, look no further. Canadian startups are hiring this month in sectors as diverse as healthcare, textiles, fintech and cleantech.…
Right, where were we? So you’re starting a thing and/or have something to announce, but no one’s paying attention. Very likely because you’re new to the scene. There may be any number of reasons you want to do this thing,…
An avid skier, Judi Hess knows all about sudden changes in terrain and snow conditions. And as a veteran CEO, she knows all about the ups and downs of economic cycles. Whether it’s navigating the slopes of Whistler or a…
Josephine Marchese knew she had to do something about the ever-increasing wait times in Canada when she lost her father due to the absence of timely medical support. Suffering for 30 years with various diseases like coronary artery disease, colitis…
Photo illustration by Kelvin Li What will it take to get to a world where we have all the energy we need — without the emissions, smog and other climate impacts? The shift requires a rapid draw-down on carbon-based fuels…
Innovation Guelph is Hiring! At Innovation Guelph, we help innovative companies start, grow, and thrive! We contribute to a prosperous and vibrant community by providing mentorship and business support services that accelerate business success in Guelph and throughout Southern Ontario…
WATERLOO, ONT, October 12, 2022 – Auvik, an award-winning provider of cloud-based network management software, today announced the acquisitions of Saaslio and Boardgent as part of its plans to expand its capabilities to help managed service providers (MSPs) and internal IT…
Innovation Guelph is Hiring! At Innovation Guelph, we help innovative companies start, grow, and thrive! We contribute to a prosperous and vibrant community by providing mentorship and business support services that accelerate business success in Guelph and throughout Southern Ontario…
Oct 26, 2022 Each month in our #OTTChangemaker series presented in partnership with RBC, we shine a spotlight on business owners in Ottawa’s business community to share some of their stories and highlight the challenges they face in hopes of…
KITCHENER, Ontario (Oct. 26, 2022) – DOZR, the leader in online heavy equipment rentals, today announced their partnership with top rental equipment software provider InTempo. As the first ever marketplace to integrate with enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, this newest…
Hey there, thanks for stopping by! We’re so excited to share more about our 5 fabulous finalists competing in this year’s Hi5 Pitch Competition. But before we do, here’s the rundown of how it works: 5 high-potential clients are given…
Learn about the latest climate solutions, make a pitch to an angel and explore how AI can improve supply chains. The November calendar is packed with insightful events for everyone in Canadian tech. Here are the tech events you need…
Oct 25, 2022 750 words | 4 minutes Home to one of North America’s most active and bustling technology communities, Ottawa isn’t short on innovative companies making headlines in the news and turning heads around the technology industry – and…
Photo credit to: Colin Sneyd Recently, I stood over a patient in an operating room and, for the first time in my life, began to remove a kidney stone. The spacious OR was surprisingly quiet and, except for the patient…
ORIGINAL ARTICLE, Anthony Urciuoli, insauga.com, October 21, 2022 Soon after handing out awards for this year’s Lions Lair pitch competition, Innovation Factory in Hamilton is now accepting applications for the 2023 Synapse Life Science Pitch Competition — now in its 10th year. As Hamilton…
Toronto venture funding plunged to a near two-year low in third quarter of 2022
Visier acquires assets of skills intelligence startup Boostrs
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IP Success Spotlight: Solaires Fabian De La Fente, CEO and Co-Founder of Solaires, is a self-proclaimed “natural-born inventor” and is no stranger to IP. Fabian has been involved in ten company launches and five successful startups, and has numerous patents…
Cyber Legends, the fun, free game that empowers kids to learn online safety through play, today announced the launch of the Cyber Legends Gaming platform and its availability to schools across North America. There is currently no standardized cyber safety…
Marketing is essential for any business, even more so for startups. In the early stages of business, some startups to get so wrapped up in the logistics of business, like finances, product development and team building, that they overlook marketing…
Oct 21, 2022 In 2018, Alok Ahuja, former Shopify executive turned stay-at-home dad, sat at his kitchen table struggling to find time to pick up medications for his father, who was battling cancer, and buy groceries for his family. Ahuja…
Today, ventureLAB hosted a hybrid open house for the first time to celebrate Vaughan Small Business Week, a national celebration of small businesses' contributions to local economies. The open house took place at ventureLAB's space at the Pierre Berton Resource…
Business is booming for Karen Schuett, CEO of Livestock Water Recycling, a company that transforms animal waste into valuable fertilizers and renewable natural gas. Photo illustration by Kelvin Li Farmers have a big, stinky problem: what to do with the…
Coursana Canada is an advanced career development platform utilizing blockchain technology to digitally deliver courses and educational certificates. With a full suite of career development services like Smart LMS with a built-in spaced repetition system, ATS-ready Resume and Work Portfolio,…
ORIGINAL ARTICLE, Josh Scott, betakit.com, October 20, 2022 Backed by decades of research, VoxNeuro aims to bring objectivity to brain health assessments. Cognitive health assessments are something that a lot of people have experienced, whether you’re a professional athlete or…
SingleKey acquires competitor Naborly to take the risk out of renting
The BusinessFormer journalist and broadcaster Sonya Denton is the founder of weDstll Inc. that has built a mobile platform to help build trust with beauty and wellness brands through peer circles. “People come to weDstll to get the support they…
Skyvington had participated in another business program, Starter Plus and was looking for more support. Rhyze Ventures’ focus on women supporting women appealed to her. “My practice has taken off with the support of other women, and, my client base…
Databricks acquires Vancouver-born Datajoy
DMZ reopens New York City office as it continues international expansion
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