The good news: A small army of Canadian cleantech companies is developing innovations that are good for both the planet and supply chains. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY MONICA GUAN The sharp uptick in electric vehicle sales in the past two years holds both…
The Bacon Bits ‘n’ Bytes Podcast – May 15, 2022 In this episode I chat with the CEO and co-founder, Cole Kirschner of longevity tech company Age Rate. We chat about how AgeRate began as a capstone research project…
Planning for the end is stressful and expensive. These companies want to improve the experience — for you and your loved ones. Back in 2013, Lee Poskanzer got a LinkedIn notification to congratulate a friend on his work anniversary. Rather…
The Company Arni Mikelsons, founder of Northern Village, said after working for some big companies in his career, he decided to become an entrepreneur. His company, Northern Village, is a website and software company that helps social impact organizations with their…
TORONTO, May 16, 2022 -- D2L, a global learning technology company, is building intelligent technologies seamlessly into D2L Brightspace. Intelligent features leverage artificial intelligence, smart workflow design, and automation to help educators personalize learning – making it easier to adapt…
originally published: 2022-05-13 03:18:34 The below enterprises have stated publicly that they are committed to reducing environmental footprints and are investing in innovative new solutions that help them and their global clients meet that goal. We’ve included some specific details…
Canadian retail startups are bringing commerce directly to customers — in their homes, phones and the metaverse. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY MONICA GUAN Back in 2019, Sophie Howe, co-founder and CEO of Xesto, felt like she was rolling a boulder uphill. Sure,…
Faire has raised another US$416 million through an extension of its Series G round, more than doubling the size of the initial tranche and boosting the unicorn’s current valuation to US$12.59 billion. “We will use this additional funding to invest…
Toronto, Ontario – (Newsfile Corp. - May 10, 2022) - Paidiem Payment Solutions Inc. (Paidiem, or the "company"), an emerging leader in end-to-end solutions for the contingent workforce ecosystem, proudly announces that it has closed an oversubscribed seed financing round. …
WETechAlliance is one of seventeen Regional Innovation Centres, funded by the Province of Ontario, serving the Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent regions. They provide entrepreneurs with business services, training, commercialization and IP support, mentorship, and strategic connections to help bring new…
Purolator is once again running The True North Small Business Grant Contest. This grant recognizes small businesses and their contribution to society. This grant offers a range of opportunity for small businesses including: 4 Grant Prizes each consisting of: $20,000…
originally published: 2022-05-09 12:22:11 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 Centre to Altitude Accelerator. With that in mind, we hope…
ORIGINAL ARTICLE, Danielle Groen, marsdd.com, May 5, 2022 Toronto tech company Altus Assessments goes beyond the C.V., helping schools select candidates for cultural fit. A man in his 30s comes into a store clutching a red toy truck. He wants…
2021 was another exceptional year for ventureLAB and our community. While we collectively continued to navigate challenging circumstances, this past year has proven it was a year of resiliency and growth.With a founder-first focus, we delivered exceptional experiences for our…
From the return of in-person conferences at MaRS to a virtual job fair for the queer tech community, the April calendar has online events for innovative people of all kinds. Here are the happenings you need to know about this…
Born in Canada’s financial capital, consumer lending startup goPeer is reimagining the way people lend and borrow money. The company is Canada’s first regulated peer-to-peer lending platform, offering a seamless experience for Canadians to take control of their finances.Making Lending…
Apr 5, 2022 The pandemic has spurred tremendous shifts in the way businesses operate to fulfill the needs of their customers and equally importantly—their employees. Often the case, employers have had to remain agile and pivot quickly while forming new…
There’s a new way to support rural entrepreneurs, thanks to the launch of a partnership between WETechAlliance and Libro Credit Union. Innovation Outposts are being set up across Essex County and Chatham-Kent, using business and community spaces to connect…
As we welcome Spring and approach the end of another school year, do you know what that looks like for the students in your life? It means that some students are moving onto a new grade, with new teachers and…
ORIGINAL ARTICLE, Robbie MacLeod, ngen.ca, May 3, 2022 NGen Canada has announced a series of new innovation projects to support the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) manufacturing ecosystem in Canada. As the global automotive industry undergoes the most important transformation in its history, NGen…
American corporations are scooping up powerhouse ventures from Canada’s cleantech sector. Experts on both sides debate the pros and cons. Karen Schuett sees money in muck. Lots of it. She is co-founder and CEO of Livestock Water Recycling, a fast-growing manufacturer…
originally published: 2022-03-22 13:36:17 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 Centre to Altitude Accelerator. With that in mind, we hope you…
originally published: 2022-05-06 10:02:34 According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 2022 Climate Change Mitigation report, big changes needed to happen before we cause irreversible harm and careen toward an “unlivable” planet. The next several years are going…
ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE, Nina Lalkovic, medstack.com, May 5, 2022 Prestigious Annual Awards Program Honors Outstanding Health & Medical Technology Products and Companies TORONTO, May 5, 2022 – MedStack, a Toronto-based healthcare security and privacy compliance automation company, today announced that…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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