When hardware engineer Mike Bishop left Waterloo for California nearly a decade ago, he was looking for the kind of career challenges that seemed available only in Silicon Valley. He found what he was looking for at Apple headquarters in…
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.
Talent crunch: A healthy salary is just the beginning
- 5 May 2022
- by Communitech
Like a lot of young software developers, Scott King hears from recruiters at least once a day. Some of the emails and LinkedIn messages are specific, others are just alerting him to job openings. “It seems like every single company…
Ontario Together Fund Supports NERv Technology’s Domestic Manufacturing
- 5 May 2022
- by TechAlliance
Through the Ontario Together Fund, the Ontario provincial government has committed $559,200 to support the domestic manufacturing and commercialization of NERv Technology’s breakthrough post-operative monitoring solutions as part of the company’s $1.118 million investment.NERv Technology Inc. is a Kitchener-based medical…
Tending the Lions: The college is a key enabler of the success of participants in Innovation Factory’s annual pitch competition, LiONS LAIR
- 5 May 2022
- by Innovation Factory
Mohawk College is a key enabler of success for LiONS LAIR pitch competition participants through applied research support and as a provider of a pipeline of talent. The competition, hosted by regional business accelerator Innovation Factory (IF), is entering its…
Magnet Forensics acquires cybersecurity firm Comae Technologies
- 5 May 2022
- by Communitech
WATERLOO, Ontario – Magnet Forensics (TSX: MAGT), a developer of digital investigation solutions for more than 4,000 enterprises and public safety organizations in over 100 countries, today announced the acquisition of the strategic IP assets of Comae Technologies, a cybersecurity…
How to test would-be doctors for empathy, compassion and moral fortitude
- 5 May 2022
- by MaRS Discovery District
Toronto tech company Altus Assessments goes beyond the C.V., helping schools select candidates for cultural fit. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY MONICA GUAN A man in his 30s comes into a store clutching a red toy truck. He wants to return it…
WETechAlliance is a Regional Innovation Center (RIC) in the Province of Ontario that acts as a hub for the acceleration and commercialization of innovation and technology in Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent Counties. WEtech’s mandate is to create economic prosperity by…
Amazon Detroit (Cross-border Opportunities) About: Amazon.com is an American tech multinational whose business interests include e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. Location: Detroit, MI Hiring for: Software Development Engineer, Senior Product Manager – Tech, Vehicle Systems Engineer, Senior…
Talent is the No. 1 challenge for tech leaders, and the competition for the best people is global. In this four-part series, Tech News takes a deep dive into Canada's talent crunch, talking with more than a dozen founders, recruiters,…
Talent crunch: Founders run flat-out to fill roles
- 3 May 2022
- by Communitech
Talent is the No. 1 challenge for tech leaders, and the competition for the best people is global. In this four-part series, Tech News takes a deep dive into Canada's talent crunch, talking with more than a dozen founders, recruiters,…
Innovation Factory Partners with Innovation Guelph to Fund Green Initiatives
- 3 May 2022
- by Innovation Factory
ORIGINAL ARTICLE, bayobserver.ca, May 2, 2022 Southwestern Ontario has a rich and diverse hub of early-stage technology companies with innovative solutions to be commercialized to continue Canada’s transition to a green economy. Innovation Factory is announcing it is partnering with…
TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario partners with Innovation Guelph to deliver Government of Canada support to bring new technologies to market and create jobs in southwestern Ontario’s clean tech sector
- 2 May 2022
- by TechAlliance
Southwestern Ontario has a rich and diverse hub of promising early-stage technology companies with innovative solutions to be commercialized to continue Canada’s transition to a green economy.That is why TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario is pleased to partner with Innovation Guelph…
i.d.e.a. Fund to support green innovators across southwestern Ontario
- 2 May 2022
- by WETechAlliance
Southwestern Ontario has a rich and diverse hub of promising early-stage technology companies with innovative solutions to be commercialized to continue Canada’s transition to a green economy. That is why WETechAlliance is pleased to partner with Innovation Guelph to…
We Asked our Mentors: How important is it for businesses to optimize for uniqueness in today’s market?
- 2 May 2022
- by Boundless Accelerator
Businesses face challenges with the noise in the marketplace. They build engaged audience with authentic relationships. it’s about positioning in the battle for real estate in the mind of the consumer which is even though more relevant these days with…
Nicoya completes acquisition of LSK Technologies, expanding digital platform into molecular testing
- 2 May 2022
- by Communitech
KITCHENER, Ontario - May 2, 2022 – Nicoya Lifesciences, a global innovator of digital proteomics solutions for diagnostics and biotherapeutic discovery, today announced the acquisition of LSK Technologies, a University of Toronto startup decentralizing laboratory testing with their high-throughput lab-in-a-box…
Innovation Factory to deliver i.d.e.a. Fund in greater Hamilton region
- 2 May 2022
- by Innovation Factory
On April 29, Innovation Factory announced a partnership with Innovation Guelph to deliver the Government of Canada-supported i.d.e.a. Fund in the Hamilton region. The Fund is a southwestern Ontario-focused initiative to accelerate the growth of high-potential clean growth small- and…
Haltech Regional Innovation Centre delivery of i.d.e.a. Fund in Halton
- 2 May 2022
- by Haltech
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PDQ1 VC interest in Waterloo Region companies got off to a pretty darn quick start in the first quarter of 2022, despite a countrywide absence of new tech IPOs and a softening of valuations for Canadian publicly traded tech companies.…
World IP Day Resources From Our Partner MBM April 26 was World IP Day! MBM is a Canadian Law Firm practicing exclusively in Intellectual Property. Our partners at MBM aimed to celebrate young minds as they innovate for a better…
Axonify named one of the top three Best Workplaces in Canada for 2022
- 29 April 2022
- by Communitech
WATERLOO, ONTARIO – April 27, 2022 – Axonify, a leader in frontline employee training and communications, revealed today its recognition as one of the top three 2022 Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Place to Work. Axonify ranked 2nd on…
Innovation Guelph to lead delivery of Government of Canada support for southwestern Ontario’s clean tech sector
- 29 April 2022
- by Boundless Accelerator
Eligible businesses will receive business advisory services and up to $30,000 May 2, 2022 Guelph, Ontario Southwestern Ontario has a rich and diverse hub of promising early-stage technology companies with innovative solutions to be commercialized to…
Government of Canada invests $10 million to support green innovators across southwestern Ontario
- 29 April 2022
- by Innovation Factory
The development and growth of Canada’s green technology sector is a priority for the Government of Canada. The diverse network of promising Canadian businesses in southern Ontario has the ability to be a vital contributor to make Canada a global…
Spark Centre is looking for dynamic leaders with unique expertise to join our Board!Spark Centre is looking for energetic business professionals to fill open positions who can provide strategic guidance and other specific skill sets while working with other members of…
originally published: 2022-04-29 10:28:48 As an official partner of Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) we are proud that many of our cleantech startups have received grants that have helped them start and scale-up. SDTC has invested over $1.38 billion in…
MaRS Impact Health returns in person; a top venture dishes on hybrid work; and a rundown on superconductors. The May calendar has great events for everyone in Canadian tech. Here are the tech events you need to know about for…
This issue of The Spark is taking a refreshing look at how the pandemic has altered the way we live, the way we connect and how innovation will continue to make progressive changes.From environmental advances and what the future of work will…
Altitude Accelerator Welcomes Hessie Jones to the Team as our Innovations Manager
- 29 April 2022
- by Altitude Accelerator
originally published: 2022-04-28 10:06:29 Hessie is a seasoned digital strategist, writer, tech geek and data junkie and has spent the last 20 years on the internet in banking, advertising and at various startups in including Yahoo!, OverlayTV, Cerebri, and Better…
Bridgit ranked #40 on the 2022 list of Best Workplaces in Canada
- 28 April 2022
- by Communitech
KITCHENER, ONTARIO (April 28, 2022) – It’s official – Bridgit is one of Canada’s best workplaces. Recognized as number 40 on this year’s Best Workplaces in Canada, Bridgit is committed to creating a great workplace by helping our team members…
Entrepreneurial life often finds itself in cyclical patterns, once you’ve experienced the feeling of fulfilling business goals and achieving entrepreneurial success, how can you not want more? Moreover, the life of an entrepreneur often has a good story and a…
Lauryn Bodde Events Coordinator KEY INITIATIVES: Founders Week YQG | TeCK Week YQG | Innovation Outposts (launching soon!) Lauryn Bodde has a degree in Business Administration from the University of Windsor with a specialization in marketing. Her entrepreneurial spark began…
14 Canadian startups hiring hundreds of jobs this May
- 28 April 2022
- by MaRS Discovery District
Looking for a new career? Canada’s innovation community is loaded with opportunities. As spring arrives in Canada (for real), so do new opportunities. And if your job search is heating up like the weather, check out these openings at Canadian…
Altitude Accelerator Welcomes Kenneth (Jianing) Sun to the Team as our Marketing Communications Associate
- 28 April 2022
- by Altitude Accelerator
originally published: 2022-04-28 12:18:41 Kenneth recently finished his Master of Management of Innovation program at University of Toronto Mississauga. The program covers diverse areas such as: Business strategies, technology and innovation management, marketing, data analytics, and negotiation. Kenneth has a background…
Once Upon a Startup – Spark Centre
- 28 April 2022
- by Spark Centre
Longan Vision was created in 2018 by McMaster University mechanical, computer and software engineering students Enzo Jia, Alex Shortt, Leno Shao, Martin Shi and Ash Liu, who had come to Canada from China. The founding team created the Fusion Vision…
On the show Our Flag Means Death, the character Ed, more popularly known to history as the pirate Blackbeard, goes on a bit of a rant about the Blackbeard “brand”: “Blackbeard always wins. That’s the thing. He can’t fail. It’s…
SWTCH Raises $13 Million to Provide Equitable Access to Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure in Communities Across North America
- 27 April 2022
- by Innovation Factory
ORIGINAL ARTICLE, businesswire.com, April 27, 2022 TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SWTCH Energy Inc. has closed $13 million USD in new financing to expand its electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions to multi-family buildings across North America, with an emphasis on serving the transition to…
Canada can live with COVID — if we protect patients and workers with the right tools
- 27 April 2022
- by MaRS Discovery District
As the coronavirus emergency moves into an endemic phase, the innovation sector is already working to fortify our healthcare system for the next generation. The pandemic’s toll on our healthcare system has been huge. Surgeons have performed 560,000 fewer procedures than usual.…
Key takeaways from our career advice webinar –
- 27 April 2022
- by Invest Ottawa
Posted in Blog, Thrive in Ottawa Apr 27, 2022 1337 words | 8 minutesBy: Jessica Murphy The internet’s overflowing with advice on how to land a job — some of it good, some of it not so good, almost all…
Dejero unveils 5G EnGo mobile transmitters for newsgathering, sports coverage and media production
- 27 April 2022
- by Communitech
WATERLOO, ONTARIO, CANADA, April 22, 2022 – Dejero will unveil its new EnGo 3 and EnGo 3x 5G-native mobile transmitters with integrated internet gateway at NAB 2022 in Las Vegas. The greatly anticipated new additions to the EnGo family combine…
NORCAT Collabs with Vector Institute to Unlock the Power of AI in the Global Mining Industry
- 27 April 2022
- by NORCAT
NORCAT Collaborates with Vector Institute to Unlock the Power of Artificial Intelligence in the Global Mining Industry Vector@NORCAT partnership will fuel AI growth for Ontario’s fastest growing companies Sudbury, ON. NORCAT, a global leader in the development and provision of skilled…
Get the inside track on joining the CGI team in Ottawa
- 26 April 2022
- by Invest Ottawa
Apr 26, 2022 1253 words | 7 minutesBy: Randy GaudreauFor a position with a company to become more than just a job, it takes a combination of elements. The perfect mix might include the opportunity to work on meaningful projects…