The path to entrepreneurship can be sticky – some choose to leave their jobs in search of something with more excitement, some foster ideas that they’ve had for years, and some just happen upon founder life through experiences or innovation.…
Photo illustration by Kelvin Li Our energy grid is something most of us only think about when it isn’t working. But growing demand for electricity is placing an even greater strain on a system that’s already facing increased pressure from…
In the last column we looked at a bunch of questions about how the world of work continues to change, catalyzed by the COVID pandemic. We’re more than two years along at this point, and plenty has already changed. From the…
Insurance-tech startup ProNavigator has raised CDN$10 million in a new round of growth financing that will help it open a U.S. headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina to further its expansion south of the border. The company plans to keep its…
About Invest WindsorEssex (IWE)Invest WindsorEssex is the lead economic development agency for the Windsor-Essex region. The focus of the organization is to develop and execute strategies to retain, expand, attract and help new businesses start-up in Windsor-Essex. Invest WindsorEssex is led by…
The Idea For Kidunified founder Ashley Kizis, children need representation in play. Based in Guelph, Ontario, Kidunified is a women-led social enterprise making puzzles that reflect the communities children live in. For Ashley, engaging children in play that better depicts…
Leaning in In mid-August, OpenText CEO Mark Barrenechea commented on the pullback in the tech sector by telling the Financial Post that, “We can see the headwinds out there, but we’re leaning in right now.” That turned out to be…
KITCHENER, Ontario and REDMOND, Washington, September 12, 2022 (Newswire.com) - SkyWatch Space Applications Inc. ("SkyWatch"), a Kitchener-based space technology startup, and Xplore Inc., a commercial space company providing Space as a Service®, today announced they have signed a partnership agreement.…
From cleaner jet fuels to electrifying airport vehicles, the aviation industry is exploring ways to cut its emissions. Illustration by Kelvin Li It’s been a tough summer for air travel. But the disruption is pushing the industry to innovate. In…
The Haltech ecosystem is a powerful one, serving as the go-to strategic connector for innovators and entrepreneurs across Halton for over 10 years. In this blog post we took the 4 most commonly asked questions from clients and got answers…
Cyber investigation company Magnet Forensics (TSX: MAGT) continues to grow globally with an expansion to Australia. The Waterloo-based company says it plans to hire sales and professional services staff to pursue a growing opportunity among policing and other government agencies…
When Armen Bakirtzian and two friends started Intellijoint Surgical in 2010, there were only a handful of other medical technology companies in Waterloo Region. The three young engineers, who began developing surgical-navigation technology while they were still students at the…
Have you ever stopped yourself from pursuing something new because you felt you lacked know-how or experience? Then take a listen to our latest podcast as Rachel Bartholomew, CEO and Founder of Hyivy Health shares her medical device commercialization journey.…
Funding is an integral part of the startup journey but knowing what funding opportunities are available, not to mention where to start in the process, can be a challenge—ensuring that your business obtains the highest return on your Scientific Research…
Care2Talk has raised over $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……
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…
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…
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada – Korechi Innovations Inc., an innovator in the agricultural robotics space, in business since 2016, has announced their latest autonomous robot, the Pik’r™. Korechi brings the advanced capabilities of their RoamIO line of farming robots into the…
ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE, Korechi Innovations, Sep. 08, 2022 Oshawa, Ontario, Canada – Korechi Innovations Inc., an innovator in the agricultural robotics space, in business since 2016, has announced their latest autonomous robot, the Pik’r™. Korechi brings the advanced capabilities of…
Alex Muggah has seen hundreds of life sciences and healthtech companies work to commercialize their innovations.As Director of the Synapse Life Science Consortium, a partnership of public- and private-sector institutions in Hamilton, Ontario and administrator of SOPHIE life sciences commercialization…
Despite all the economic hurdles, many Canadian tech companies are still growing and hiring. Layoffs at such companies as Shopify, Twitter, Netflix, Substack and Wealthsimple made headlines this summer. The tech job market is not, however, all doom and gloom.…
— FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — SPARK CENTRE APPOINTS HEAVY HITTERS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR HIGH IMPACT GROWTH September 8, 2022, Oshawa, Ontario —Spark Centre, a regional innovation centre in Durham Region that provides high-impact support and services for local and…
“Hold on, I think I’ve got another penny in one of these pockets…”It was only a couple of decades ago where paying with paper (not even polymer!) and metal coinage was the go-to. A common alternative, hardly touched today outside…
Welcome to the HardTech IP Forum, brought to you by ventureLAB in partnership with BDC! 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Come learn from exceptional Hardware Founders from HyIvy, Open Oceans Robotics, Baanto, and GaN Systems how they leveraged IP along…
Cyber investigation company Magnet Forensics (TSX: MAGT) continues to grow globally with an expansion to Australia. The Waterloo-based company says it plans to hire sales and professional services staff to pursue a growing opportunity among policing and other government agencies…
The following is a submission from Beyond Boundaries participant Robyn Simpson of Catapult Design Studios. Beyond Boundaries has been a great education opportunity for me, helping to round out my knowledge as a CEO and founder, in particular aimed at the…
The following is a submission from Beyond Boundaries participant Mira Victoria Perry of Intellevantix. It is the direct result of the Beyond Boundaries community of mentors, peers, and the Haltech team that the CourseQuest MVP launched. The program provided momentum and structure…
The following is a submission from Beyond Boundaries participant Victoria Greco of Trillagy. The Beyond Boundaries Program was instrumental in giving me so many valuable tools and great insights on how to properly plan my next key business steps and help me…
We are a family-run local business in downtown Guelph. We run an indoor vertical farm specializing in microgreens and edible flowers. Our products can be found at Market Fresh and also at some of the finest restaurants and hotels in…
When Armen Bakirtzian and two friends started Intellijoint Surgical in 2010, there were only a handful of other medical technology companies in Waterloo Region. The three young engineers, who began developing surgical-navigation technology while they were still students at the…
UN climate boss Catherine McKenna is going after organizations whose resolve doesn’t match their rhetoric on climate change. Earlier this year, scientists reported some relatively good news in the fight against climate change. A study in the journal Nature found that emissions-reductions…
NORCAT - The Global One-Stop Shop for All That is the Future of Mining Mining is one of Canada’ most important economic sectors, and the proof is in the pudding. According to the Mining Association of Canada, our home and…
A core component of resiliency, especially in entrepreneurship, is the ability to pivot and flex when a business does not go as planned. The need to adapt and recalibrate is amplified post-pandemic. Many companies are on the edge of collapse,…
Location: Windsor, ON Hiring for: Operational Technology Engineer, IT Data Engineer, IT Anaplan Solutions Architect & IT Developer, Applications Original Article on WETechAllianceAbout: Hiram Walker & Sons Limited, a Pernod Ricard Company, is the place where ambition thrives. As part…
This summer of disruption is revealing where technology can make the biggest impact at airports. It’s been a tough summer for air travel. But the disruption is pushing the industry to innovate. In this four-part series, we’ll be looking at…
Startups hiring this month are working in a wide range of sectors including fintech, healthcare, e-commerce and more. If you’re looking for a new role this fall, start here. Acto What it does: Acto builds AI-powered digital tools to engage and…
Elevate returns; innovation hubs gather; and technophilosophy is a thing. The September calendar has great events for everyone in Canadian tech. Here are the tech events you need to know about for September. Get philosophical about the future With the…
Airports are testing screening devices that can scan passengers as they walk by — potentially putting an end to the pre-flight pat-down. It’s been a tough summer for air travel. But the disruption is pushing the industry to innovate. In…
Leaning in In mid-August, OpenText CEO Mark Barrenechea commented on the pullback in the tech sector by telling the Financial Post that, “We can see the headwinds out there, but we’re leaning in right now.” That turned out to be…
Join ventureLAB and Caravel Law to discover important contract elements that all founders should be thinking about. About This Event ventureLAB in collaboration with Caravel Law, will be hosting a FREE virtual workshop. As a business owner, contracts are the…
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