ventureLAB in partnership with Regional Municipality of York, is excited to announce the return of Canada’s premier hardtech innovation event, the 4th Annual HardTech Summit, taking place on November 6-7, 2024, at the Toronto Marriott Markham. As Canada’s leading summit…
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.
Although eCommerce platforms have been a game-changer for innovative ventures to create businesses like never before, losing the in-person touch of customer relationships means that entrepreneurs must find new ways to get in front of their customers and gain their…
Northern Ontario Value-Added Agriculture (NOVA) Program Launches
- 12 October 2024
- by SSMIC
The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre (SSMIC) has launched the Northern Ontario Value-Added Agriculture (NOVA) Program to empower agri-food entrepreneurs across Northern Ontario to develop new food products. By offering workshops, training sessions, networking events, and a mentorship program, NOVA…
Technology meets tradition at Techtoberfest presents Investorhaus
- 11 October 2024
- by Communitech
Lederhosen, a spirit of learning and lively conversations filled the air at Techtoberfest presents Investorhaus. This year’s gathering, hosted by Communitech at the Walper Hotel in Downtown Kitchener, welcomed hundreds of founders, investors, business partners and community members to Downtown…
Carbon Upcycling’s thrifty solution for low-carbon concrete
- 11 October 2024
- by MaRS Discovery District
Using industrial waste and recycled carbon dioxide helps to shrink concrete’s hefty carbon footprint. The grey mountains of slag piled high by Hamilton’s hulking steel mills are a salient reminder of the vast amount of by-products created in the production…
With access to Canadian news being negatively impacted by Meta’s new policy, preventing Canadian news outlets from sharing their content on Facebook and Instagram, we’ve rounded up some of the latest in Canadian tech & innovation news that we want…
Award-Winning Tech Startup Picsume Closes Seed Round with over $1M Raised
- 9 October 2024
- by WETechAlliance
Veteran Tech Entrepreneur Leads the Round with Additional Supports from Government WINDSOR, ON, October 8, 2024 – Picsume, a Windsor Ontario founded tech company revolutionizing the recruitment process, has successfully closed its recent seed round, securing $1 million CAD from…
Innovative Solutions Canada: New Funding Opportunity
- 9 October 2024
- by Altitude Accelerator
Destruction of PFAS Compounds in Contaminated Media Challenge sponsor: The National Research Council (NRC), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Health Canada (HC) and Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)Closing date: November 20, 2024, 14:00 Eastern Time The National Research…
How a fellowship at my university helped jumpstart my prosthetics company
- 9 October 2024
- by TechAlliance
Sydney Robinson is the co-founder and CEO of Vessl Prosthetics, a company that grew out of her time in Western University’s medical innovation fellowship. Together with her co-founder, Oleksiy Zaika, she developed a prosthetics socket that adapts its shape throughout the…
Fierce Founders drive impact and innovation in major industries
- 9 October 2024
- by Communitech
During high school, Christy Lee spent more than two years volunteering at a hospital and in long-term care, where she supported nurses, patients and residents “I was helping out with the nurse call system,” said Lee. “If patients needed snacks,…
What’s in ventureLAB’s Hardware Catalyst Lab? Exploring Equipment in ventureLAB’s Hardware Catalyst Lab
- 8 October 2024
- by VentureLAB
This is part of the ventureLAB Hardware Catalyst Lab Series highlighting the equipment available, their functions and impact as seen in the lab.In the fast-paced world of electronics manufacturing, ensuring the reliability and quality of electronic devices is crucial. As…
Marlow raises 1.9M in funding
- 8 October 2024
- by TechAlliance
Marlow, a Toronto, Canada-based community-driven period care brand that created a lubricated tampon for smoother and more comfortable insertion, raised $1.9m in funding to date…(Read more).Published on October 4, 2024Originally published by FinSMEsPicture credit by FinSMEs Original Article on Tech…
Smart move: New mobility devices target the brain — not our limbs
- 8 October 2024
- by MaRS Discovery District
Researchers are using cognitive science to create next-gen prosthetics and therapeutic tools. David Leblanc, a retired sales associate in the hydro-electricity sector, has regained capabilities he thought were gone forever. Eleven years ago, he suffered a stroke that robbed him…
Innovation Factory and Women Funding Women announce strategic partnership to empower women founders and investors in Canada
- 8 October 2024
- by Innovation Factory
HAMILTON & HALTON, ON – October 8, 2024 – Innovation Factory, a leading not-for-profit business accelerator, and Women Funding Women Inc., a social purpose company dedicated to bridging the funding gap for women entrepreneurs, have announced a strategic collaboration aimed…
This publication was originally written and posted by Urban Robotics Foundation. Read the original article here. Attention all public facility operators, municipal planners and regulators – robots are already being tested and used in airports, shopping malls, hospitals, zoos, and entertainment parks… what do you need…
Roundup for September 2024 – Communitech
- 6 October 2024
- by Communitech
Movin’ on up September got off to a great start, with Waterloo topping the top small tech talent market list in CBRE’s Scoring Tech Talent report. This is the fourth year in a row that Waterloo has ranked first on…
Invested in Our New Reality: Season 14 Episode 2 Recap with Matt Holland, Field Effect
- 4 October 2024
- by Invest Ottawa
Oct 3, 2024 Invested in Our New Reality Season 14: Downtown: EvolvedEpisode 2: Invested in the Ottawa Business Community – Matt Holland If you didn’t catch this episode of Invest Ottawa’s Invested in Our New Reality podcast – don’t worry…
Kitchener company donates advanced wound care solution to support hospitals in Ukraine
- 3 October 2024
- by Communitech
As health-care systems around the world face the growing challenge of antibiotic resistance, a Kitchener-based medical device company is stepping up with a promising solution. Founded in 2021, Biomiq specializes in biomimicry-based health-care solutions and is backed by over a…
Can sustainable architecture move the needle on the climate crisis?
- 2 October 2024
- by MaRS Discovery District
The building and construction industry’s outsized contribution to carbon emissions presents massive challenges — and opportunities. One way to consider the climate crisis is to scan the horizon: Every building, road, power line and subway station has played a part.…
CO2L: Pioneering Sustainable Solutions in Climate Technology
- 2 October 2024
- by Altitude Accelerator
originally published: 2024-10-02 17:09:13 As CO2L grew, Tranly recognized the need for skills beyond scientific expertise “Funding is crucial, but equally important is having a diverse skill set for technology development and deployment. Transitioning from a lab-focused role to industry…
MaRS Monthly Roundup | October
- 2 October 2024
- by MaRS Discovery District
The post MaRS Monthly Roundup | October appeared first on MaRS Discovery District. Original Article on MaRS
Waterloo Region tech startups drive manufacturing innovation
- 2 October 2024
- by Communitech
Two Waterloo Region companies, KA Imaging and ICSPI Corp., alongside ApoSys Technologies and OTI Lumionics, have been named part of 15 advanced manufacturing projects valued at $59 million, according to a recent announcement by Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen). “It’s…
With access to local news being negatively impacted by Meta’s new policy, preventing Canadian news outlets from sharing their content on Facebook and Instagram, we’ve rounded up some of the latest in local tech & innovation news that we want…
10 Ottawa Tech Companies with Job Openings in October 2024
- 2 October 2024
- by Invest Ottawa
Posted in Blog, Thrive in Ottawa Oct 1, 2024 When you start to sense a chill in the air and find nature decorating itself in colours, or you’re starting to notice local coffee shops offering pumpkin spice beverages and stores…
Discovering Global Talent for Your Tech Company
- 1 October 2024
- by Invest Ottawa
Posted in Blog, WIO Resources Oct 1, 2024 We are reaching the peak of globalization in an interconnected world where one of the key determinants of a tech company’s success is the ability to attract and hire global talent. Having…
Predicting critical infrastructure damage with ApoSys Technologies Inc.
- 1 October 2024
- by Innovation Factory
Using LiDAR and data from the terrain to perform predictive and cost-effective track maintenance ApoSys Technologies Inc., a cleantech company focused on automating infrastructure inspection processes for industries like railways for accuracy and safety, successfully hosted the launch of its…
Ottawa Business Success Snapshots, September 2024
- 1 October 2024
- by Invest Ottawa
Sep 30, 2024 As the leaves start to fall around the Ottawa region and the city prepares for the fall weather ahead, we’re proud to share a few amazing success stories from businesses in the Invest Ottawa ecosystem. Read below…
Applications open for the 12th annual Synapse Competition
- 1 October 2024
- by Innovation Factory
HALTON & HAMILTON, ON – October 1, 2024 – Following the success of the recent LiONS LAIR pitch competition and gala, attended by over 400 attendees, Innovation Factory is pleased to announce applications for the 12th annual Synapse Life Science…
London medical startup attracts international attention with AI ultrasound tech
- 30 September 2024
- by TechAlliance
When a soldier is injured on a battlefield, decisions have to be made quickly. In the case of a collapsed lung, a common treatment in the heat of the moment is to insert a tube between a soldier’s ribs and into their chest. In…
Femtech Canada calls for $100 Million in Federal funding to advance women’s health innovation
- 30 September 2024
- by Innovation Factory
This article was original published on Femtech Insider, on August 20, 2024. Read the original here. Femtech Canada has officially submitted a request to the Canadian federal government, advocating for a $100 million investment to accelerate women’s health and femtech…
Is my invention patentable? Gowling WLG offers patent search tips
- 27 September 2024
- by Innovation Factory
For an invention to be granted a patent, three key requirements need to be met: the invention must be novel; non-obvious; and have utility (meaning it has to actually work.) Ensuring your innovation meets patent standards Let’s take a closer…
Vertically Integrated Farming: Proof of Success
- 27 September 2024
- by TechAlliance
The McNaughton Family farm business spans six generations. Historically, it has been a dairy operation, but it has since developed a small beef cattle program. The farm also has hens, cash crops and cattle feed. With small family farms trying…
GreenCentre Canada’s Advance-ON Program: A Boost for Cleantech and Battery Startups
- 27 September 2024
- by Altitude Accelerator
originally published: 2024-09-26 16:17:10 For entrepreneurs in the cleantech and battery technology sectors, bridging the gap between promising ideas and market-ready products is a common challenge. Startups in these fields may struggle with limited resources, lack of specialized equipment, and technical…
Canadian founders pitch tech solutions for long-term care challenges
- 27 September 2024
- by Communitech
Elizabeth Audette-Bourdeau recalls a challenging time when her grandfather fell ill. “My dad was driving two hours a day to check up on him,” she said. “So we started looking into senior communities.” When they found him a new home…
Why business is a cornerstone of reconciliation
- 27 September 2024
- by MaRS Discovery District
To drive economic prosperity, First Nation communities need to be included in the conversation of industry and infrastructure development. Here, Scott Patles-Richardson, Indigenous Financial Solutions CEO and founder, shares what the knock-on effects of that can be. About two decades…
Innovation Factory’s SOPHIE Program secures three-year renewal with $5.2M investment
- 27 September 2024
- by Innovation Factory
Renewed funding from FedDev Ontario to benefit Ontario life science innovators HAMILTON & HALTON, ON // September 27, 2024 – Yesterday, the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) announced the renewal…
Meet the LiONS LAIR 2024 pitch competition winners
- 27 September 2024
- by Innovation Factory
HAMILTON, ON // September 27, 2024 – Innovation Factory is thrilled to announce the winners of the 14th Annual LiONS LAIR pitch competition and awards gala yesterday. The event attracted over 400 attendees from the region’s business and innovation community.…
ventureLAB and Sterling Industries Sign MOU to Strengthen MedTech Innovation in Vaughan
- 26 September 2024
- by VentureLAB
ventureLAB, leading global founder community for hardware technology and enterprise software companies in Canada located in York region, announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sterling Industries, a premier North American medical device contract manufacturer. This partnership highlights their shared…
How Tech Startups Can Teach Talent Retention to Larger Organizations?
- 26 September 2024
- by VentureLAB
Let’s Put the Pedal to The Floor !As a rally car racing pilot, risk analysis, fast decision-making but most importantly making it happen is crucial to avoid a car crash. For The past 20 years, I have been teaching such…
MATR Ventures’ Giselle Melo’s Pivot to Venture Capital
- 26 September 2024
- by Altitude Accelerator
originally published: 2024-09-25 16:12:39 Giselle Melo I’m so excited to be here, Hessie. Hessie Jones Ohh good, I’m glad. To get here. I’m good because we’re gonna dissect your life if you don’t mind. Giselle Melo No, I I don’t mind. And I just wanted…