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…
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.
Digital Media and ICT Life Sciences and Advanced Health
How to test would-be doctors for empathy, compassion and moral fortitude
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…
Digital Media and ICT RIC News
The Results Are In: IO ScaleUp Program Spotlights Ottawa’s Top Employers for Fall 2021
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…
Advanced Manufacturing & Materials Funding News
Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster Spurs $76 Million in Zero-Emission Vehicle Investments
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…
Cleantech
Cleantech Superheroes: A Critical Mission and Huge Market Opportunity – How to Tell Your Story to Investors
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…
Digital Media and ICT
MedStack Recognized for Healthcare Security Innovation in 2022 MedTech Breakthrough Awards Program
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…
Funding News Life Sciences and Advanced Health
Ontario Together Fund Supports NERv Technology’s Domestic Manufacturing
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…
RIC News
Tending the Lions: The college is a key enabler of the success of participants in Innovation Factory’s annual pitch competition, LiONS LAIR
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…
Life Sciences and Advanced Health
How to test would-be doctors for empathy, compassion and moral fortitude
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,…
Black and Other Racialized Groups Funding News Indigenous Peoples LGBTQ+ RIC News Women
Innovation Factory Partners with Innovation Guelph to Fund Green Initiatives
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…
Funding News RIC News
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
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…
Value Proposition
We Asked our Mentors: How important is it for businesses to optimize for uniqueness in today’s market?
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…
Companies Funded / Acquired
Nicoya completes acquisition of LSK Technologies, expanding digital platform into molecular testing
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…
Black and Other Racialized Groups Funding News Indigenous Peoples LGBTQ+ Women
Haltech Regional Innovation Centre delivery of i.d.e.a. Fund in Halton
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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…
Digital Media and ICT Education
Axonify named one of the top three Best Workplaces in Canada for 2022
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…
Funding News
Innovation Guelph to lead delivery of Government of Canada support for southwestern Ontario’s clean tech sector
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…
Companies Funded / Acquired Funding News
Government of Canada invests $10 million to support green innovators across southwestern Ontario
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…
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…