WATERLOO AND HALIFAX, Canada, April 26, 2022 – EnPowered, the on-bill payment platform for the energy industry, announced today they have partnered with Ecopilot, the world’s first AI solution for autonomous HVAC efficiency, to help building managers get the most…
Ontario launches Northern Technology Development Site to help solidify province's position as North American leader in building the cars of the future NORTH BAY– The Northern Ontario Regional Technology Development Site (RTDS) will connect Ontario’s manufacturing might with Northern Ontario’s…
Posted in Blog, Thrive in Ottawa Apr 25, 2022 Welcome to Invest Ottawa’s Taking Root segment. Each month, this reoccurring article will highlight a driven tech or business professional who took advantage of Invest Ottawa’s talent program and successfully landed…
Kitchener-based ApplyBoard has won a prestigious Governor General’s Innovation Award for its international student-recruitment platform, which has assisted more than 300,000 students around the world in their pursuit of high school and post-secondary education. "The ApplyBoard team is receiving the…
Posted in Blog, Thrive in Ottawa Apr 25, 2022 8 mins | 1430 words Are you thinking of planting some seeds of change? This summer you could be following your dreams for a fresh start at one of our Top…
Innovation Guelph is building prosperity for community well-being by providing mentorship and business support programs and services to help innovative enterprises start, grow and thrive. Innovation Guelph’s business acceleration programs are designed for high-potential start-ups, small- to medium-sized enterprises and women-led businesses…
originally published: 2022-04-25 11:00:39 Patrick McGuire (00:00)Hey, it’s Patrick. Before we start, at the time of this recording, we went through a bit of a name rebranding from RIC Center to Altitude Accelerator. With that in mind, we hope you…
ORIGINAL ARTICLE, Lori Dillon, brighterworld.mcmaster.ca, April 20, 2022 Two McMaster startups — Synmedix and Insight Medbotics — have received a combined $735,000 to move their innovations closer to reality in the first round of investments of the McMaster Seed Fund. Synmedix…
Funding will allow NORCAT to provide people in remote Northern communities opportunities for rewarding careers Sudbury, ON. NORCAT, a global leader in the development and provision of skilled labour training, is excited to announce an investment of $450,000 from the Government…
ORIGINAL ARTICLE, financialpost.com, April 22, 2022 From l-r Michelle Laflamme and Alex Fuentes of KneeKG, Matthew Rosato of PROVA Innovations, Lianna Genovese of Guided Hands and Linda Li of OPERAS. GNW TORONTO, April 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Four Canadian innovators…
About the Greenhouse Technology Network The GTN is a consortium of research-focused centres led by Niagara College that helps small- and medium-sized businesses in southern Ontario ACCESS research expertise and facilities, DERISK innovation with 1:1 match funding, SOLVE greenhouse and…
GUELPH, Ontario (April 22, 2022) – Marc Provencher has been named the new President and Chief Executive Officer of the Ontario College Application Service (OCAS), effective on May 2, 2022. The appointment was announced by St. Lawrence College President Glenn…
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Michelle Beyo is the CEO of FINAVATOR and who started her company two and a half years ago to help drive payment innovation and financial inclusion across North America. The Rhyze Up! participant said FINAVATOR is focused on bridging the…
Virtual coaches, digital whiteboards and tools for empathy — these solutions are making post-pandemic offices more efficient and communal. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY MONICA GUAN In meetings, the attention death-spiral has many causes — a lacklustre PowerPoint, a colleague’s droning delivery,…
Investor interest in Waterloo Region’s tech ecosystem remains hot following a record-breaking year in 2021. A new report from briefed.in found that CDN$157.2 million was invested in area tech companies through 11 deals in the first quarter of 2022. The…
originally published: 2022-04-21 15:47:45 Today is Earth Day: the day the world comes together to celebrate our planet and focus on what we can be doing better.Since 1970, EarthDay.org has mobilized billions of individuals in 192 countries to drive positive…
The Ontario government announced funding today for a hip-surgery study that may help ease some of the procurement challenges that Canadian tech companies face in selling their innovative products to Canadian health-care organizations. The study was part of a larger…
We have all heard a lot about how the past few pandemic-riddled years have impacted people and places like never before. There are so many stories being pumped out about unprecedented times, the impact it has had on the people…
ORIGINAL ARTICLE, Anthony Urciuoli, insauga.com, April 12, 2022 Hamilton pitch competition, Lions Lair is back, and organizers are looking for up-and-coming entrepreneurs to pitch their business to a panel of Hamilton’s top business experts and investors. Now in its 12th year, applications…
Whether it’s a startup or a charity, funding announcements usually include a line or two about what the organization plans to do with its new cash. The similarity ends there. While startups are built to pivot and change how they…
Position Description: Office Custodian Reporting to: Facility & Event Manager Job Types: Part-time. 15-20 hours a week Pay: $20.00 per hour Contract Role About Us: Innovation Guelph (IG) is one of 17 Regional Innovation Centres in Ontario. A non-profit, IG celebrates more than 10 years of excellence…
Companies need real time data and smart technology to navigate rapidly multiplying disruptions. The past two years have delivered stark lessons in the fragility of global supply chains. Assumptions held for decades — that goods can cross borders seamlessly; that…
Waterloo, Ontario, April 20, 2022 – eSentire, the Authority in Managed Detection and Response (MDR), today announced that renowned cybersecurity researcher Joe Stewart has joined its world class research team, the Threat Response Unit (TRU). Stewart is joining the team…
“Main street small businesses are the economic foundation of communities across Ontario,” said Nina Tangri, Associate Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction. “Our government is supporting them in reaching new customers and new markets through Digital Main Street.…
ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE, April 19, 2022 Municipal Road and Infrastructure Association Recognizes City for Use of Artificial Intelligence Technology April 19, 2022, Oakville, ON – Congratulations to the City of Hamilton for winningthe 2021 John Niedra Better Practices Competition, Innovative…
NEWS RELEASE Digital Service Squads are now available through the Digital Main Street program April 14, 2022 Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade TORONTO — The Ontario government is helping more small businesses online through the renewal of…
Waterloo-based VueReal has raised US$14.4 million through a series B round and plans to use the cash to grow its customer base, upgrade its research and fabrication facilities and hire more staff. The six-year-old company uses nanotechnology to improve the…
As the innovation economy in our bustling region continues to scale and show great success, TechAlliance is following suit, being joined by another talented team member to work towards helping entrepreneurs and ventures bring bold and real impact to Southwestern…
Waterloo (Apr 18 2022) – KA Imaging is investing $1,488,000 to create the world's first dual-energy mobile X-ray system using their Reveal 35C dual-energy X-ray detector. The mobile X-ray will have increased imaging diagnostic capacity for a variety of patients, including…
ORIGINAL ARTICLE, Josh Scott, betakit.com, April 14, 2022 As home ownership in Canada becomes increasingly less attainable for many Canadians, Toronto-based proptech startup Requity Homes wants to offer a new alternative. Requity aims to build a world where rent-to-own a home…
ORIGINAL ARTICLE, Ritika Dubey, thespec.com, April 18, 2022 Lianna Genovese and Matthew Rosato invented devices to assist those suffering from arthritis Two Hamiltonians are among eight finalists in a national competition which provides funding for innovative projects that help people…
SafeSight Exploration has developed a drone that works underground in mine rescue situationCBC News The future of underground mine rescue comes in a tiny package, and one North Bay, Ont., company plans to be at the forefront of a technological…
Jayne’s Luxury Rentals is pleased to announce it was ranked 242nd on the 2021 Report on Business ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies. Canada’s Top Growing Companies ranks Canadian companies on three-year revenue growth. Jayne’s Luxury Rentals earned its spot with three-year growth…
“We can’t really talk about the future of commerce without taking care of our planet,” says Stacy Kauk, head of sustainability for Shopify. It’s now or never. That was the takeaway from the April 2022 report from the U.N. Intergovernmental…
We are seeking applications from individuals interested in volunteering on our Board of Directors. Our board members share in the fulfilment of the organization’s vision, shape strategy and contribute to the fulfilment of governance responsibilities. Who We Are Innovation Guelph…
If I say “professional,” what mental image do you get? I think a lot of us have been indoctrinated to think of white people in suits. Navy blue, grey, or black, of course. But definitions of the word refer to…
If constraints drive innovation, then Africa is blessed with plenty of fuel for creative problem solving. “In Africa we have a lot of constraints," says Fred Swaniker. "We don't have time, we don't have billions of dollars, we don't have…
Entrepreneurs take a leap of faith and launch their startups every day. That first step is far from easy. Not knowing where to begin, recognizing potential pitfalls, or transitioning from idea to market can make the steps that follow much…
From misinformation to the metaverse, MaRS Impact Health will uncover the challenges facing an industry being swept by change. The pandemic exposed many weaknesses in Canada’s healthcare system: We know too well about the overwhelmed hospitals and long-term-care homes;…
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