From the possibilities of quantum computing to building more accessible workplaces, these tech events this holiday month promise to inform and inspire entrepreneurs and ventures ready to take their ideas to the next level. Here are the tech events you…
Embrace new challenges and move your career forward with these career opportunities in Canada’s innovation ecosystem. From technology that enables low-energy winter heating, to turning heat waste into power, to making dangerous jobs safer for workers, startups across the country…
This past year has propelled an enormous amount of growth, opportunity and success. In order to react to a quickly-changing business and global landscape, companies have adapted and pivoted in creative ways, creating even stronger company models and output. These…
After three years of navigating the ups and downs of building a new company, the founder and CEO of Summit Nanotech accepted the prize virtually at MaRS Climate Impact. Amanda Hall is now $1 million closer to helping Canada reach…
MEDIA RELEASE via Windsor Hackforge WINDSOR, ON., February 8, 2022 – Today, Windsor Hackforge hosted a virtual event to announce the launch of a new initiative in partnership with The City of Windsor Bicycle Committee, The County Wide Active Transportation…
Social responsibility is a trend that appears to keep growing and can be an important factor to job seekers, we asked our mentors if they were aware of any IG clients that are purposely employing ethical marketing, ethical products, or other socially-conscious strategies…
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 release of Magnet AUTOMATE Enterprise, a solution that is transforming how…
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From Bill Gates boasting about how he never took a day off work in his twenties to Elon Musk defending his 120-hour work-week with declarations like “Nobody ever changed the world on 40 hours a week,” it’s clear the tech…
MARKHAM, Ontario--Today, ventureLAB announced new partners for its Hardware Catalyst Initiative, Canada’s only lab and incubator for hardware and semiconductor companies, funded in part by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario)…
Even if we stopped producing GHGs today, the planet would continue to warm for decades. Squamish’s Carbon Engineering has developed a faster and cheaper solution. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY MONICA GUAN Picture your bathtub filling with water. If you don’t turn…
Homegrown tech companies such as Montreal’s GHGSat are literally launching innovations into the heavens to track the planet’s emissions. The four-storey, red-brick office building at 196 Spadina Avenue in Toronto doesn’t look like the place you’d think of when hearing…
Welcome to the ventureLAB community!At the orientation, we will cover: Who ventureLAB is Our partners and ecosystem Programs and opportunities to support entrepreneurs at each stage of businessBe prepared to do a 30-second introduction on your company - this will…
Looking at your existing support network, who can you pitch your business idea to that can act as an initial investor? It’s important to seek an individual out that you trust and who will believe in you. Always plan ahead when…
When former landscaper Kevin Forestell co-founded DOZR in 2015, he continued to wear construction boots into the office for two years. His Kitchener-based company, which provides an online marketplace for the rental of heavy equipment, prides itself on “trust through…
The winners of the MaRS and CIBC Inclusive Design Challenge: Access to Work tackle the chronic unemployment and under-employment that many people with disabilities face, in honour of International Day for Persons with Disabilities. Learn about game-changing solutions from Lime…
The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund supports development of the innovation network in York Region by supporting promising early stage start-ups, accelerators, incubators, and community partners. ventureLAB and York Region are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2021 Entrepreneurship and Innovation…
More than 100 speakers shared the latest ideas and innovations to address the growing threat from climate change. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY MONICA GUAN As the climate crisis gets deeper, the solutions get bolder. MaRS Climate Impact, a virtual gathering of…
Toronto’s Flash Forest wants to help Canada hit net zero by using drones to plant 1 billion trees by 2028. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY MONICA GUAN By the end of this summer, 44,647 wildfires had burned 5.6-million acres of land in…
This series provides an in-depth look at different types of intellectual property. As a founder, once you’ve determined what types of Intellectual Property (IP) you need to protect, it’s important to understand the details and requirements of each. A concrete…
Canadian tech companies are already leading the resistance: Sentry Water Tech, Mantech and Pani Energy are working to clean and protect the planet’s most precious resource. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY MONICA GUAN The numbers are stark: Around the world, an estimated…
You are here: Home / Blog / 4 Myths of Starting a Business: Busted February 4, 2022 altaccelerator About the AuthorPaula Claudia DicuCopywriter, King Street MediaKing Street Media is a Toronto-based marketing and creative agency focused on purpose-driven growth. Their agency…
More boomin’ When the boom is this loud, the echo tends to reverberate far and wide. It also attracts attention. A news story in The Record highlighted the $2.8 billion that was invested last year in tech companies in Waterloo…
With capital raises, acquisitions and continued growth, it’s been another standout year for companies in the MaRS Momentum portfolio. The latest ventures to join the program include Sensei Labs and Livestock Water Recycling. GreenMantra, a company specializing in difficult-to-recycle plastic…
From planes to smartphones, semiconductors have become a technology that modern society is dependent on. They’ve made our computers smaller and the manufacturing of high-tech gadgets more environmentally responsible. Right now, chips can vary in size and they’re quite costly, which…
The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre also seeks to uplift and support their own community through a number of different initiatives. "At its most basic, innovation is about making things better in a way that benefits everyone," writes Canada's Ministers…
The word atrium has two distinct definitions: One rooted in architecture, meaning an entrance or central court for gathering, and the other rooted in anatomy, meaning each of the two upper cavities of the heart. Ryan Kelly, the founder of…
Ashley Baker, owner and founder of The Good Card, created plantable greeting cards that have a second life, growing wildflower plants. Baker said as her company grew, she became aware of new opportunities including the Rhyze Ventures program that she…
You are here: Home / Blog / Altitude’s Clients Make Top 100 Tech Companies List for 2022 on FoundersBeta February 4, 2022 altaccelerator About the AuthorPaula Claudia DicuCopywriter, King Street MediaKing Street Media is a Toronto-based marketing and creative agency focused…
Posted in Blog, Ottawa Business Excellence Feb 4, 20221,076 words | 3.5 minutesA $26.4 million USD acquisition in Kanata you say? Yes, we do. Ottawa’s tech industry is thriving and while Shopify might get all the glory, there is plenty of…
Cloud DX is pleased to announce the launch of its Cloud XR division as the company pursues opportunities to deliver its Virtual Clinician Assistant in an eXtended Reality platform consisting of Cloud DX's VITALITI continuous vital sign monitor and Connected…
Improving the energy grid is the world’s biggest hurdle on the road to net zero, says climate-tech wizard Joshua Wong. His company, Opus One Solutions, is already charging to the finish line. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY MONICA GUAN Forget self-driving cars,…
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What are the best options for perennial legume forages in northern Ontario? To answer that question, the Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN) and the Lakehead University Agricultural Research Station (LUARS) partnered in two projects. These two agricultural research agencies serve regions…
Dr. Ho-Tassone welcomes collaboration on projects that will help community Dr. Elaine Ho-Tassone started working for the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre's RAIN (Rural Agri-Innovation Network) division just under a year ago. Since then, she's completed her PhD in Social…
Software engineer, data specialist, HR executive — there are many exciting job opportunities in the Canadian tech scene this month. From tree-planting drones fighting deforestation to giant fans that suck CO2 directly out of the atmosphere, there’s no shortage of…
Trademarks are an excellent way to protect your brand. Unlike patents or copyrights which protect specific products or works, a trademark distinguishes your company from others. It protects the goodwill and reputation of your business. The important thing to remember…
From crypto hitting the stratosphere to the new space race, here are the year’s standout developments in innovation. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY MONICA GUAN We’ve gained an uncomfortable familiarity with the Greek alphabet from COVID-19’s latest variants, our grocery bills have…
Discover the latest developments in artificial intelligence and brush up on your intellectual property strategy — from the comfort of your own home. From the ethics of developing new technologies to breakthroughs in healthcare, the January calendar has online events…
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