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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.
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…
Innovating for Impact – Recovery through the London Innovation Challenge
- 21 April 2022
- by TechAlliance
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…
Hamilton pitch competition returns for up-and-coming entrepreneurs
- 21 April 2022
- by Innovation Factory
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…
Helping charities pivot faster – Communitech
- 21 April 2022
- by Communitech
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…
Renowned cybersecurity researcher Joe Stewart joins eSentire’s threat response unit
- 20 April 2022
- by Communitech
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…
Ontario Bolsters Support to Get Small Businesses Online
- 20 April 2022
- by TechAlliance
“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.…
City of Hamilton Named Innovative Management Practices Winner
- 20 April 2022
- by Innovation Factory
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…
Ontario Bolsters Support to Get Small Businesses Online
- 20 April 2022
- by Haltech
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…
TechAlliance welcomes Julia Greco as new Digital Marketing & Engagement Specialist
- 20 April 2022
- by TechAlliance
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…
KA Imaging To Develop Fully Made-In-Ontario Mobile X-Ray System With Government Support
- 19 April 2022
- by Communitech
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…
REQUITY HOMES CLOSES $1.2 MILLION TO EXPAND RENT-TO-OWN HOME OWNERSHIP MODEL TO WESTERN CANADA
- 19 April 2022
- by Innovation Factory
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…
Two Hamilton innovators among finalists in national Arthritis Ideator Awards
- 19 April 2022
- by Innovation Factory
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…
Creating impact: The voluntary carbon markets are kicking into high gear
- 19 April 2022
- by MaRS Discovery District
“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…
M-Theory: Rethinking what ‘professional’ means
- 15 April 2022
- by Communitech
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…
Innovative Africa – Communitech
- 15 April 2022
- by Communitech
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…
4 trends shaping the future of healthcare
- 14 April 2022
- by MaRS Discovery District
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;…
How Dell Technologies is Accelerating Digital Transformation in the Canadian Tech Ecosystem: Insights from Dom Nocera
- 14 April 2022
- by VentureLAB
Dell Technologies is famous world-wide for switching up the personal computer game, but less is known on the impact Dell Technologies makes for startups and small businesses. Through a close partnership with ventureLAB, Dell Technologies has been committed to reducing…
Magnet Forensics launches Magnet IGNITE to help enterprises better identify and assess cyber threats
- 14 April 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 90 countries, today announced the launch of Magnet IGNITE, a cloud-based triage solution enabling businesses to…
What/where do you consider your hometown? Kitchener, ON Do you have a talent, hobby or skill people wouldn’t expect? If so, do tell! I’ve played the piano all my life. What brings you joy? When are you happiest? I’m happiest…
Mappedin Delivers Scalable, Digital Pre-Planning Software for First Responders, Creating Enhanced Indoor Situational Awareness When It Matters Most
- 13 April 2022
- by Communitech
Waterloo, ONTARIO – April 12, 2022 – Mappedin, the leading platform for indoor mapping, announced today that it has launched its “Mappedin Response” product targeted at First Responder units. With the average North American spending 87% of their time indoors, First Responders…
When growing your business, there are many considerations like marketing, sales, investment, and product-market fit. But are there legal things to consider when it comes to business? Suresh Law says yes.Suresh Sriskandarajah is a technology and business lawyer with Suresh…
NORCAT Launches Referral Program to Help Build the Future Mining Workforce
- 12 April 2022
- by NORCAT
NORCAT, the global leader in skilled labour training and development, is pleased to announce the launch of the Common Core Graduate Referral Program designed to help build Ontario’s future mining workforce. This new referral program will allow former graduates of…
Spark Centre is always incredibly proud of our clients’ achievements, and here are just a few of our clients’ recent successes! Longan Vision Awarded $1M ContractLongan Vision Corp. has been awarded a $1 Million contract from Innovative Solutions Canada and funded by…
ventureLAB Announces $2.5M from the Government of Ontario to Expand Hardware Catalyst Initiative; Introduces MedTech Stream
- 12 April 2022
- by VentureLAB
MARKHAM, Ontario - April 12, 2022 - Leading technology hub, ventureLAB, has announced a $2.5 million investment from the Government of Ontario to establish a MedTech-specific stream within its Hardware Catalyst Initiative (HCI), Canada’s only lab and incubator for hardware…
Stellar Content from 8 Powerful IWW 2022 Events [ + Inspiring Stories ] You’ll Want to Bookmark
- 11 April 2022
- by Invest Ottawa
Apr 11, 2022 1,266 words | 5 minutes A month of 2022 International Women’s Week (IWW 2022) events conclude, but the momentum continues. On March 8th, the world celebrated International Women’s Day, and from February 28th to April 6th, Invest…
Innovation Factory’s “LiONS LAIR Pitch Madness” is BACK!
- 11 April 2022
- by Innovation Factory
Celebrating its 12th anniversary in 2022, Lions Lair is Hamilton’s premier pitch competition that gives up-and-coming entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their business to a panel of Hamilton’s top business experts and investors. Applications for the Lions Lair pitch competition…
Announcing ventureLAB’s Inaugural Accelerate AI Cohort
- 11 April 2022
- by VentureLAB
ventureLAB is pleased to announce our very first Accelerate AI Cohort! Accelerate AI, ventureLAB’s newest program, enables high potential, scale-ready AI startups across Canada to accelerate their growth. Funded through Scale AI (Canada’s AI Supercluster), Accelerate AI propels technology startups powered…
12 Canadian tech companies working to solve the world’s supply-chain woes
- 11 April 2022
- by MaRS Discovery District
Armed with helper robots, automated vehicles and carbon-banishing innovations, these ventures are on a mission to help companies navigate disruptions — and make supply chains more sustainable. From paper to potash, disruptions in the supply chain continue to bedevil corporations…
Valuation Analysis Platform interVal Secures Investment From Fresh Founders
- 8 April 2022
- by TechAlliance
London Ontario based interVal, the software company that helps business owners and their advisors leverage real-time valuation analysis to drive better decision making, announced the closing of a new investment round.The investment is led by Fresh Founders, a mastermind and…
Episode 13 – Innovating Pet Food Sustainability with HOPE Pet Food
- 8 April 2022
- by Altitude Accelerator
originally published: 2022-04-08 10:43:20 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…
Good data can help stop climate disasters before they happen
- 8 April 2022
- by MaRS Discovery District
Innovations such as on-the-ground sensors and satellites orbiting the earth are already monitoring the environment and saving lives. Last fall, Slobodan Simonovic experienced the academic equivalent of “going viral.” An engineering professor emeritus at Western University who was recently named…
What Securing the Historic $5-Billion EV Battery Plant Will Mean for this Region
- 7 April 2022
- by WETechAlliance
Governments of all levels put up hundreds of millions of dollars in taxpayer money as incentive to lure the $5 billion electric vehicle battery plant to Windsor and that includes a sizeable contribution from the city. In the next two…