As a Gold-Medal Olympic athlete, Alex Kopacz knows what it takes to be great and what kind of effort goes into making a product worthy of a gold medal. And when it comes to orthotics, why would a mediocre product…
Collingwood, Ontario, Canada – August 7th, 2024, – Tenure, an innovative leader in hyper-personalized employee rewards and benefits, announces the launch of its new beta platform. This cutting-edge platform aims to address Canada’s critical productivity issues by enhancing employee engagement…
As you set out on your entrepreneurial journey, a word you’ll probably hear more than once is “community.” Developing a strong community around your startup is crucial for laying a stable foundation for its growth. Networking plays a vital role…
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originally published: 2024-08-06 17:13:26 Jeff Kischuk Thank you. Nice to meet you. Hessie. Tripian is a B2B travel service. Where we. There are recommendation service that uses AI and data for services to give really good personalized and destination recommendations for…
In today’s digital age, video content has emerged as one of the most powerful tools in a venture’s arsenal to increase brand awareness, build a loyal customer base, and drive sales targets. According to a recent Shopify editorial, 89% of…
This article was originally written by Jennifer Schembri for Streets of Toronto on July 30, 2024. Read the original article here. Toronto’s Trinity Bellwoods Park is about to become the city’s coolest dining destination — if you know where to look. Enter…
In 2011, after working for a big tech company, Naoufel Testaouni joined Montreal’s startup scene. It was a welcoming community, but he felt something was missing. He remembers attending tech events where he’d look around, hoping to meet another queer…
Balancing Life and the Law Finding a workplace that supports career growth and being a mother continues to be a challenge for women across virtually every industry. Christine Holmes, founder of LawyersInHouse.com, has seen this first-hand as a single mother…
The tech talent landscape is rapidly evolving, driven by technological advancements, changingwork dynamics, and new organizational priorities. Startups and scale-ups, in particular, faceunique challenges in attracting and retaining future innovators. For startups, focusing onattracting talent before they need it is…
originally published: 2024-07-31 13:20:49 Dr. Ann Irvine Great. Thank you. Great to be here. Yeah. So I’ll just give you a brief overview of what we’re doing at resilience. So resilience, we are providing our customers with really a comprehensive risk…
originally published: 2024-07-31 16:15:44 Once again, the Trade Programs Branch, Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade will be organizing a trade mission to the Biotech Showcase 2025. The event will be held at the Hilton San Francisco,…
Biotech visionary Geoffrey von Maltzahn explains how deciphering patterns in our DNA helps untangle some of life’s great mysteries. Compared to most people, Geoffrey von Maltzahn has a somewhat superhuman understanding of the untapped possibilities of science. Born into a…
originally published: 2024-07-30 13:57:01 For those cleantech founders looking for investment into their ventures, BDC offers a range of potential investment and support. For early-stage companies, there is the Sustainability Venture Fund. This is a $150M Fund, that seeks to invest…
Jul 30, 2024 When you are a newcomer in Canada, you leave your familiar surroundings, cultures, networks, and important contacts behind to start a new life. Therefore, many newcomers struggle to start a career in Canada even though they have…
A small Canadian start-up is making big waves in airport ground technology This article was sponsored by the Centre for Integrated Transportation and Mobility (CITM) and published in partnership with Electric Autonomy Canada. From its start as a wartime aviation…
MaRS expert Mike Abramsky maps out the fundamentals of how to scale up with success. There are some key questions any founder looking to drive growth should be asking: “Who do I sell to? How much do I charge? How…
This article was originally written by Alex Riehl for BetaKit on July 26, 2024. Read the original article here. American pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly and medical device provider Topcon Healthcare join as strategic investors. Toronto-based RetiSpec has closed $10 million USD ($13.8…
This article was originally written by Fallon Hewitt for The Hamilton Spectator on July 18, 2024. Read the original article here. Online platform for folks with endometriosis and web-based app that measures people to make sizeless bras and undergarments among…
Ontario SEO, a leading digital marketing agency based in Ontario, Canada, proudly announces their rebranding to Foundery Digital Marketing Group.Since 2005, Ontario SEO built a reputation for providing top-tier SEO and digital advertising services to help growth-minded businesses achieve their…
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Posted in Blog, Thrive in Ottawa Jul 26, 2024 We are now in the peak of summer in the capital! The city seems more vibrant than ever before, with nature lovers, cyclists, foodies, and everyone else who loves the…
Jose Cano launched UpGreen in 2017, intending to use his solar power technology to help home and business owners harness clean energy sources. The process began with running different scenarios to find a cost-effective design for each customer’s unique requirements.…
Jul 25, 2024 Welcome to the July edition of our monthly Ottawa Business Success Snapshots feature – celebrating companies operating and thriving in Ottawa. From companies working to develop innovative tech solutions to brick-and-mortar businesses in the heart of Ottawa’s…
Medical research has long relied on data about men. But as that bias shifts, it is sparking a revolution in the femtech sector. Given that women’s health issues directly affect at least 50 percent of Canadians, it’s shocking how much…
July 18, 2024, LONDON, Ontario — interVal, a leading provider of software that empowers Accounting Firms and Financial Institutions with automated insights for SMB clients, is excited to announce the launch of its new Business Overview Dashboard tool. Designed to revolutionize…
We are thrilled to present the Boundless Accelerator™ 2023-24 Annual Report! This comprehensive document showcases our contributions to building a strong, inclusive, equitable, and sustainable economy throughout southern Ontario and beyond. Inside, you’ll find impactful statements, program highlights, client success…
TennoCon has taken over RBC Place in London, Ont. this weekend. The event centres on a single game, Warframe, which was developed by London-based Digital Extremes…(Read more). Written by Gerry DewanPublished on July 21, 2024Originally published by CTV News LondonPicture…
As Startupfest 2024 draws to a close, five startups are walking away with a collective $785,000 in potential investment. The festival officially wrapped its 14th year in Montréal’s Grand Quay…(Read more). Written by Isabelle KirkwoodPublished on July 12, 2024Originally published by Betakit…
Digital twins are virtual duplicates created to demonstrate how systems change when new variables are introduced. For startups Verto and Altis Labs, digital twins can speed up drug development as AI surrogates for clinical trials and deliver public health insights…
Whether you’re asking Siri for the forecast, listening to a recommended playlist on Spotify or telling a chatbot about your customer service experience, it’s clear that artificial intelligence (AI) is a part of our daily lives. ChatGPT, for example, attracted…
July 18, 2024 – Toronto, Canada – Staccato, a trailblazer in AI-powered music technology, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Mark S. Berry and Duane Farley from AMG to its Advisory Board. This strategic move highlights Staccato’s commitment to…
Using AI to diagnose and treat anastomotic leaks FluidAI Medical, a postoperative medical technology company, recently invested $25 million in manufacturing its Origin™ medical device, a component of its Stream™ Platform that enables monitoring after digestive tract surgery, in Kitchener,…
originally published: 2024-07-22 16:53:49 Hamid Alemohammad, COO and Co-Founder of Brickeye, recently shared his entrepreneurial journey and insights during the “Ask A Founder” session hosted by Altitude Accelerator. The session provided lessons learned, practical advice, and personal anecdotes for aspiring…
DealMaker CEO Rebecca Kacaba shares how her company’s online platform makes it easier to invest in innovation projects. To Rebecca Kacaba, selling shares online should be as simple as buying a pair of shoes. For more than a decade, Kacaba…
For pathologists, identifying cancer-positive lymph nodes in tissue can be like searching for a needle in a haystack. Tenomix’s innovative platform aims to fix that. At a young age, startup founder Saumik Biswas had two unexpected and heartbreaking experiences, both…
Access to life science infrastructure is a core appeal of the $7-million program. HAMILTON, ON, July 17, 2024 – Since its launch in 2021, Innovation Factory’s SOPHIE program has helped to grow, accelerate, and support more than 160 innovative Ontario…
originally published: 2024-07-17 14:35:26 Ernesto Guillermo LealThank you. Thank you for having me Hessie a a privilege and an honor. So just, just as as as background, I arrived to this tool out of desperation, you know, out of well,…
Driven by a passion for learning and being challenged, Christine Holmes was attracted to the legal profession and its diverse areas of law to explore. As she entered her second year of law school, Holmes was also pregnant with her…
At ventureLAB, our Executives-In-Residence (EIRs) play a crucial role in achieving our mission to build and scale globally competitive ventures that drive Canada's knowledge-based economy. In 2024, we aim to further enhance the engagement of our EIRs with the ventureLAB…
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