If you want to grow your company through investment, cultivating relationships with investors is the key to moving forward, according to speakers at a virtual event for entrepreneurial women Tuesday. The event, hosted by the Waterloo Region chapter of Women…
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.
Women in Tech Spotlight: Nisha Krithivasan
- 23 March 2022
- by WETechAlliance
The third entry in our new Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent Women in Tech Spotlight Series. 1. Introduce yourself and your position in the tech industry. (function($) {$("head").append("#dfd-heading-623a13334b7cb .dfd-heading-module {}#dfd-heading-623a13334b7cb .dfd-heading-delimiter {border-bottom-style: solid;width: 100px;border-bottom-width: 10px;border-bottom-color: #70ab37;}#dfd-heading-623a13334b7cb .dfd-heading-delimiter {margin-top: 10px;margin-bottom: 20px;}");})(jQuery); A: I…
eSentire expands in APAC region in response to enterprise demand and uptick in cyber threats
- 22 March 2022
- by Communitech
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, March 21, 2022 – eSentire, the authority in Managed Detection and Response (MDR), today announced the expansion and scaling of its international go-to-market operations across Asia-Pacific (APAC), growing both its staff and strategic partnerships. eSentire’s increase in staff and partners…
Ontario Expanding Economic Opportunity for Entrepreneurs
- 22 March 2022
- by WETechAlliance
MEDIA RELEASE via WETechAlliance March 22, 2022 – WETechAlliance and Haltech in partnership with the Sitaran Group, are proud to launch Roadmap to MVP, a 10-week program to help women establish their minimal viable product (MVP). “Developing the…
Communities To Connect You with Other Founders in Peel Region
- 22 March 2022
- by Altitude Accelerator
originally published: 2022-03-22 11:04:34 Collaboration and networking within business are integral to the long-term growth of your startup incubator. Understanding who and where your local community of founders are is always the best place to start. Here is a list…
We’re better together: 5 ways to build allyship in the workplace
- 22 March 2022
- by Invest Ottawa
Posted in Blog, Thought Leadership Mar 22, 2022 A company could have all the policies to create an inclusive workplace to shift the culture, but that alone is often not enough. Moving the dial on women’s inclusion in the workplace…
WETechAlliance and Haltech Partner to Help Women Entrepreneurs Test and Launch Their MVP
- 21 March 2022
- by Haltech
Innovative virtual program will help demystify tech and support 20 women-led startups and scaleups in Windsor-Essex and Halton Region Windsor, ON (March 22, 2022) – WETechAlliance and Haltech in partnership with Sitaran Group, are proud to launch Road Map to MVP, a 10-part program to help…
Ontario Expanding Economic Opportunity for Entrepreneurs
- 18 March 2022
- by WETechAlliance
March 17, 2022 – The Ontario government is investing $5 million over two years in a targeted program to help Indigenous, Black and other racialized entrepreneurs start or grow their business. The Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE) Grant…
Longan Vision wins $1M CAD Contract to help further First Responder Technology
- 18 March 2022
- by Innovation Factory
Hamilton, Ontario based Longan Vision, developers of smart technology for First Responders, is proud to announce the Head Up Hands-Free Phase 2 contract award of over $1 Million CAD from Innovative Solutions Canada and funded by the Department of National…
Genna Elvin: Small data leads to big opportunities for Tadaweb
- 18 March 2022
- by Invest Ottawa
Posted in Blog, Ottawa Business Excellence Mar 18, 2022 653 words | 2.5 minutes A problem begets a solution; a solution, an idea; and ta-da, a company is born. Introducing Tadaweb, a Luxembourg-based technology company busy creating an intelligent system that…
Of all the trends in tech, startups are one that’s never really waned. I think in good part it’s because it’s become a brand, a signal, not just a specific business definition. When I see “startup” referenced, I often end…
Locorum has created a micro-economy that supports local businesses
- 18 March 2022
- by TechAlliance
Locorum Inc. is launching its new platform–www.locorum.ca– that rewards customers for supporting small, local businesses on March 17th, 2022.It all started with a simple objective: make supporting local easier and more rewarding. We wanted to leverage technology to empower small…
WATERLOO, ONT., Canada, (February 3, 2022) — iGUIDE – creator of an industry-leading spatial data solution for use in the real estate, insurance, restoration, property management, and affiliated industries — has announced the opening of their new office environment in…
Want to work at a startup? Here are four tips for shifting jobs mid-career
- 17 March 2022
- by MaRS Discovery District
Changing jobs is hard — scary even — especially for those who’ve spent years building experience and financial security in traditional workplaces. But moving to a startup can, in fact, be a sure-fire way to bulletproof your career and find…
Data Safety Monitoring Board recommends continuation of phase 1/2 clinical trial with Sernova’s Cell Pouch System™ in patients with Type-1 Diabetes
- 17 March 2022
- by TechAlliance
Sernova Corp., a clinical- stage company and leader in regenerative medicine cell therapeutics, is pleased to announce that the Data Safety Monitoring Board (“DSMB”) has completed the third annual review of Sernova’s ongoing Phase 1/2 clinical study “Safety, Tolerability and…
The power of data, women in STEM, and sponsors with Solmaz Shahalizadeh
- 17 March 2022
- by Invest Ottawa
Posted in Blog, Entrepreneurial Insight Mar 17, 2022 This featured story is brought to you by the Power of Why Podcast in collaboration with Invest Ottawa. We teamed up to produce this special series to celebrate women leading in Ottawa…
Abu Dhabi Media relies on Dejero for coverage of world’s biggest event
- 17 March 2022
- by Communitech
WATERLOO, ONT., March 16, 2022 — Dejero has announced that Abu Dhabi Media is relying on fourteen Dejero EnGo mobile transmitters and four WayPoint 104 receivers to support its ongoing coverage of what is the world’s biggest cultural gathering, Expo 2020, hosted in…
Trouble sleeping? New tech can treat your “coronasomnia” and other ailments
- 17 March 2022
- by MaRS Discovery District
Lack of sleep is dangerous. These innovations — from anti-snoring pillows to take-home testing for sleep apnea — are revolutionizing sustainable slumber. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY MONICA GUAN If you’re reading this on your phone while you lie awake in bed,…
Women in Tech Spotlight: Keerthana Madhavan
- 16 March 2022
- by WETechAlliance
1. Introduce yourself and your position in the tech industry. A: I am Keerthana Madhavan, a final-year computer science student at the University of Windsor. I am currently a Cybersecurity Intern at the Bank of Canada. 2. How many years have you…
Mohawk MEDIC partners with TAMVOES to help patients track vital health information
- 16 March 2022
- by Innovation Factory
Is your tetanus shot still up to date? Are you confident all your records are available to your current physician? How do you keep track of medical diagnoses, test results and prescriptions? The answer to all your medical questions will…
Samos launches insurance product to cover accidental surgical deaths
- 16 March 2022
- by Communitech
Eric Blondeel was lying on a hospital gurney, moments away from surgery, when an unsettling question occurred to him: What if I die on the table? It was August, 2020 and he had just left a job, along with the…
Special Episode – Danielle Graham, Archangels Network of Funds
- 15 March 2022
- by Altitude Accelerator
originally published: 2022-03-15 15:33:43 About Danielle Graham Danielle founded Phoenix Fire, a women-focused angel fund and Fierce Founders, first women-focused tech accelerator in Canada. Listen here: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-rhz26-11cbd4e Original Article on Altitude Accelerator
The Key to Successful Investment for Your Startup
- 15 March 2022
- by Haltech
Do you plan to raise money? Expect to sell your company one day? Going through the due diligence process can be daunting, whether it is your first investment round or you are preparing to sell your entire company. Investment Readiness…
Innovation Factory’s Difizen Of The Year Award Wall revealed
- 15 March 2022
- by Innovation Factory
An initiative spearheaded by McMaster Innovation Park (MIP), Innovation Factory’s annual Difizen Award recipients are celebrated with a striking, 3D, branded installation inside MIP. Ty Shattuck, CEO of McMaster Innovation Park and David Carter, Executive Director of Innovation Factory revealed…
This year’s HERhalton Women’s Day Social made a notable splash across the TwitterVers last week as women entrepreneurs from across Halton and beyond joined us to break the bias in celebration of International Women’s Day. 2022 brought our over 150…
Dialectic: We exist to save people from bad eLearning!
- 14 March 2022
- by Boundless Accelerator
Dialectic is a custom eLearning company founded by Aaron Barth . The company creates their custom eLearning based on science – cognitive, behavioural and social – to improve workplace experiences. Dialectic grew from Barth’s idea of building a smart, creative…
Learning the Game with Cybersecurity Leader Tia Hopkins
- 14 March 2022
- by Invest Ottawa
Posted in Blog, Entrepreneurial Insight Mar 14, 2022 It’s a fast-moving world for the cyber industry with a rapid pace of innovation. Innovation means more data and advanced technology, leaving organizations to remain agile to maintain a competitive advantage, stay…
RBC and ApplyBoard team up to support international students on their Canadian educational journey
- 14 March 2022
- by Communitech
TORONTO, March 14, 2022 – RBC and ApplyBoard today announced a joint Proof of Financial Support solution designed to support international students looking to fulfill their dreams of higher education in Canada. A key element of the Canadian study permit application…
Nine Ottawa events for tech talent to get networking — in person or virtually
- 13 March 2022
- by Invest Ottawa
Posted in Blog, Thrive in Ottawa Mar 8, 2022 992 words | 4 minutesBy: Jessica Murphy If you’ve been on the job market for more than a minute, you’ve heard it: landing a position is more about who you know…
Episode 11 – Hybrid Power Solution: Discovering Opportunity During the Pandemic
- 12 March 2022
- by Altitude Accelerator
originally published: 2022-03-08 10:13:26 LISTEN HERE About Hybrid Power Solution and Founder Francois Byrne Small, green, no noise, easy to use. Hybrid Power Solution’s portable power box does not use fuel, and the only work customers need to do is…
No, Anti-Colonial Ideas Aren’t “Radical” with Sabre Pictou Lee
- 12 March 2022
- by Invest Ottawa
Mar 10, 2022 This featured story is brought to you by the Power of Why Podcast in collaboration with Invest Ottawa. We teamed up to produce this special series to celebrate women leading in Ottawa for International Women’s Week (IWW 2022) and…
Scribendi listed as a Best Workplace for Women for fourth consecutive year
- 12 March 2022
- by Communitech
Scribendi is proud to announce its fourth consecutive placement on the list of Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place to Work. Chatham, Ontario, March 10, 2022: Established editing and proofreading company Scribendi lands on the Best Workplaces™ for Women…
Info-Tech Research Group Grows to 1,000 Employees
- 12 March 2022
- by TechAlliance
Info-Tech Research Group, a global IT research and advisory firm based out of London, Ontario, has recently announced a significant milestone for the organization. As Info-Tech enters its twenty-fifth year of business, the firm has surpassed anticipated growth metrics and is…
Women in Tech Spotlight: Sindhura Yalamanchili
- 12 March 2022
- by WETechAlliance
The first entry in our new Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent Women in Tech Spotlight Series. 1. Introduce yourself and your position in the tech industry. A: Hi! I am Sindhura Yalamanchili, a Software Developer at Rocket Innovation Studio, Windsor – Ontario.…
Startup Funding: Local Pitch Competitions
- 12 March 2022
- by Altitude Accelerator
originally published: 2022-03-08 12:38:40 As a startup, you will need to raise capital in order to fund your business ideas and creation. The great news is that there are multiple roads you can take in order to get the money,…
Syntronic: Why Ottawa’s talent base is an international attraction
- 12 March 2022
- by Invest Ottawa
DevOps Engineer DevOps are in high demand with these companies: Evidence Partners is changing the way researchers work. Its systematic literature review system, DistillerSR, helps deliver reviews up to 60% faster than spreadsheet-based processes. The SaaS company is exploding with growth, outgrowing its last…
Beware Russian-based cyber attacks, eSentire warns
- 12 March 2022
- by Communitech
Within days of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, security experts in Waterloo were combing through a trove of leaked documents that pointed to a parallel cyber-attack on Ukraine’s Western allies by a notorious Russian-based ransomware group. The documents, leaked in a…
Kaitongo Is Changing The Way Professionals Manage and Maintain Client Relationships
- 11 March 2022
- by VentureLAB
This article is part of a series on Women in Tech. Read the series here. ________________________________ As a serial entrepreneur and the CEO of Kaitongo, Sumathi Pundit knows a thing or two about building client relationships. “We all…
ImaginAble Solutions Inc. Founder & CEO, Lianna Genovese, wins young trailblazer award
- 11 March 2022
- by Innovation Factory
ORIGINAL VIDEO – CHCH, March 4th 2022 The women of distinction awards were handed out last night for Hamilton and Halton. Among a number of extraordinary women was a McMaster student who won the young trailblazer award. Watch this CHCH…
Digital Storytelling Supports Small Businesses to Transition Into the Virtual World
- 11 March 2022
- by Invest Ottawa
Posted in Blog, Entrepreneurial Insight Mar 11, 2022 Invest Ottawa launched the Digital Main Street (DMS) platform to support small businesses navigating the recent pandemic by transitioning their products and services online. The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev…