Posted in Blog, Ottawa Business Excellence Feb 11, 20221,294 words | 4.5 minutesA young Ottawa company is using its Internet of Things outlets, switches and sensors to revolutionize industries — from ag-tech to elder care.A product that is on the…
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.
Original Article on Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre
After a rigorous application process, ventureLAB is pleased to announce the members of the incoming Tech Undivided Cohort. Launched in 2019 with support of a $1.7-million investment through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), Tech Undivided…
Original Article on Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre
ventureLAB is proud to announce that we’ve been named on the 2021 list of Best Workplaces in Technology. We received this honour after a thorough and independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work®. The list is based on direct…
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We sat down with Alex Oosterveen, Caribou Founder and ventureLAB Alumni, to learn more about his goals for digital health. Caribou Rewards is an easy-to-implement tool that transforms care organizations' ability to recruit, retain, and recognize staff. Tell us about…
Posted in Blog, What's Happening Jan 31, 2022 1,342 words | 5 mins Entrepreneurship is no easy feat. Along with passion and purpose is the grit and grind of growing and scaling your business. So why not equip yourself with…
If technological progress is to be socially just and democratic, data engineers will have to reach beyond their typical pathways of learning into the social sciences and humanities, says author and professor Wendy Chun. Chun was the keynote speaker in…
Danielle Graham is an accomplished investor and consultant experienced in leading business transformation by designing and delivering innovative, long-term process improvements. We sat down with her to learn about the importance of making a good first impression with investors -…
As the global chip shortage continues to make headlines around the world and impact supply chain, production, and manufacturing in Canada, the time for action is now. Canada’s Semiconductor Council has published its industry report and recommendations, Roadmap to 2050:…
WINDSOR, ON., February 8, 2022 – The Ontario government is supporting an $18.5 million investment by auto parts manufacturer Ventra Group to help strengthen local manufacturing and Ontario’s automotive and domestic manufacturing sectors, while creating jobs, attracting investment to the…
Mentor like a cup of double espresso! Jennifer Pratt, founder and CEO of Seeding Square, is excited about her future, and the future of her two businesses under the company Contour Creations Inc. The Rhyze Up! program participant says…
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Episode 10 – Beyond Human Ability: AI Solution for Planning and Risk Management with Daisy Intelligence
This podcast can be heard by clicking the link to the original article 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…
Posted in Blog, Ottawa Business Excellence Feb 4, 2022 1,076 words | 3.5 minutes A $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…
TORONTO, Feb. 7, 2022 – Perch, the Toronto-based proptech company that seeks to help Canadians build wealth through real estate with its intuitive home ownership platform, announced today the launch of Pathfinder. The free web-based tool, accessible through desktop or…
Original Article on Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre
ventureLAB has been named one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures Special Section for 2021 by Waterstone Human Capital. This national program recognizes best-in-class Canadian organizations for fostering corporate cultures that enhance performance and help sustain a competitive advantage. This…
Original Article on Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre
ventureLAB’s Innovation Space plays a key role in empowering the tech community by providing tailored opportunities, perks, and benefits to companies looking for unique business solutions. Members of ventureLAB’s Innovation Space can develop, manufacture, test, and pilot services and products…
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Seneca College in collaboration with ventureLAB, will be hosting an interactive workshop to learn about two great programs, Applied Research and Work Integrated Learning.In the first part of the workshop, companies will learn about how they can accelerate innovation through…
(Sault Ste. Marie, ON February 10, 2022) – Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre (SSMIC) is supporting student learning at Sault College by establishing the SSM Innovation Centre IT Success Scholarship. This scholarship is available to students enrolled in their first…
Posted in Blog, Ottawa Business Excellence Feb 10, 2022455 words | 2 minutesLeonardo is one of the largest aerospace, defence and security companies in the world, and a trusted long-term partner of choice for governments, institutions, and business customers. Shavonne Hasfal-McIntosh talked to Francesco…
Kitchener-based Agilicus has landed a contract with the federal government that gives the cybersecurity startup a chance to demonstrate the value of its secure network-access technology. It’s a big win for the four-year-old startup. “You get validation of your approach,…
Original Article on Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre
ORIGINAL ARTICLE, Takara Small, canadianbusiness.com, Feb. 7, 2022 Canadian municipalities have it rough budget-wise. The steady downloading of expenses from provincial and federal governments has been straining essential services like road repairs, garbage collection and general maintenance for years. The…
Original Article on Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre
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…
Original Article on Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre
Interest in ESG practices is soaring. But to avoid greenwashing and ensure impact goals are actually met, business leaders need to keep these principles in mind. ESG or sustainability practices have become a bedrock of the modern business and investment…
Nemko Canada in collaboration with ventureLAB, will be hosting an interactive workshop to take a deeper dive into Radio Certification in North America and EU.In this presentation you will be guided through the following: Nemko general overview Modular approval for…
Techalliance had the honour to announce five winners at Limitless: A Celebration of Regional Innovation, held virtually on February 9, 2022. This celebration put a spotlight on the businesses and entrepreneurs who are advancing innovative solutions, cultivating equitable company cultures, and…
Hiring is hard. It’s a universal truth that everyone from recruiters to managers to people leaders understands all too well. Finding great candidates for open roles can feel like panning for gold, especially with many scaling companies sifting and searching…
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Fredericton’s Stash Energy has invented a way to heat your home with fresh air — even during the winter
The Mission from MaRS startup’s brilliantly simple heat pumps are already saving tonnes of energy and money across Atlantic Canada. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY MONICA GUAN Daniel Larsen knew there had to be a better way. In 2015, the engineering student…
Jesse Abrams realized that the mortgage industry needed to drastically change when he purchased his home. Describing an all too familiar process for anyone who has purchased real estate, Abrams first had to get in touch with a friend-of-a-friend mortgage…
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…