‘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,”…
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.
Ontario reinforces commitment to Innovation Factory and the region’s transportation community
- 13 January 2023
- by Innovation Factory
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,…
Grand River Hospital partners with TAMVOES Health to empower patients during their healthcare journey
- 12 January 2023
- by Innovation Factory
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,…
Government of Canada invests over $14 million to create jobs and grow economy across Greater Toronto Area
- 12 January 2023
- by Innovation Factory
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…
12 Canadian companies rank on the Global Cleantech 100 list for 2023
- 12 January 2023
- by MaRS Discovery District
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 Point of Sale supports Tap to Pay on iPhone with Adyen
- 11 January 2023
- by Communitech
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 Investors Bring Capital to the Local Start-Up Ecosystem
- 11 January 2023
- by WEtechAlliance
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 can’t-miss tech events for winter 2023
- 11 January 2023
- by MaRS Discovery District
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…
Happy New… Tech Job? Employers Hiring in Tech Right Now
- 10 January 2023
- by WEtechAlliance
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…
Lessons from Leaders: Hiring and Retaining Quality Talent
- 10 January 2023
- by Boundless Accelerator
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…
Receive up to $15,000 in Reimbursement for Digital Adoption in your Organization
- 9 January 2023
- by Altitude Accelerator
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…
13 Canadian Startups Hiring in January 2023
- 9 January 2023
- by MaRS Discovery District
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,…
14 Canadian tech entrepreneurs to watch in 2023
- 9 January 2023
- by MaRS Discovery District
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…
The iterations of innovations at Nielsen IT Consulting Inc.
- 7 January 2023
- by TechAlliance
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…
A startup is helping turn pharmacies into health hubs
- 6 January 2023
- by MaRS Discovery District
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…
First All-Canadian, Zero-Emission Concept Vehicle Designed in Ontario Unveiled at Consumer Electronics Show
- 5 January 2023
- by WEtechAlliance
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…
EPIC Semiconductors Shares IP Strategy Tips for Disruptive Technology
- 5 January 2023
- by VentureLAB
"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…
Momentum program gives high-potential ventures a leg up
- 5 January 2023
- by MaRS Discovery District
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…
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How 3 Toronto startups are tackling food waste
- 4 January 2023
- by MaRS Discovery District
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…
Altitude Accelerator Welcomes Tasdid Sarker to the Team as our Marketing Communications Associate
- 3 January 2023
- by Altitude Accelerator
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…
A Catalyst for Underrepresented Founders and Angel Investors: Meet Danielle Graham, TechAlliance’s newest Startup Advisor
- 22 December 2022
- by TechAlliance
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…
DarwinAI raises US$6M – Communitech
- 22 December 2022
- by 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…
Meet Altitude’s Inspiring Founders: Catherine Winckler, Founder & CEO, MindfulGarden
- 21 December 2022
- by Altitude Accelerator
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…
Communitech awarded $38M to help startups strengthen IP
- 20 December 2022
- by Communitech
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…
“Making” Good of a Bad Situation
- 16 December 2022
- by WEtechAlliance
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…
5 lessons to keep your supply chains running
- 16 December 2022
- by MaRS Discovery District
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…
Announcing the 2022 Winners of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund
- 16 December 2022
- by VentureLAB
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.…
RCMP extends contract with NuEnergy.ai’s Machine Trust Platform
- 15 December 2022
- by Communitech
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…