inField Solutions is a local Markham technology startup that has created a smart locker solution called the inField Shoppe iQ Connected Cubbies. iQ Connected Cubbies provide a safe and contactless self-serve pick-up solution for restaurant food orders and retailer packages.…
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.
Wrmth partners with Digital Main Street to provide made-in-Canada heated seats
- 20 February 2022
- by VentureLAB
Wrmth, a technology startup based out of Markham, is now offering 100% Canadian designed and manufactured heated outdoor furniture, the first of its kind. With local restaurants and cafes searching for innovative ways to extend the patio season, Wrmth’s chairs…
EAIGLE offers an Artificial Intelligence (AI) solution for crowd monitoring and occupancy data analytics to screen for COVID-19 in public places with high foot traffic. Based out of ventureLAB in Markham, this tech company is looking to help local main…
TAKU Retail is offering free services to help businesses sell more using real-time data
- 19 February 2022
- by VentureLAB
Markham-based TAKU is a cloud-based POS designed to allow brick and mortar retailers to offer both curb-side and online sales, and leverage real-time data to sell more online. Along with its sister company, ACE POS, TAKU supports over 6000 customers…
ventureLAB Receives $4.73M in FedDev Ontario Funding to Expand Canada’s First Hardware Lab and Incubator
- 19 February 2022
- by VentureLAB
MARKHAM, ON, Mar 5, 2021 - Today, new funding from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) was announced to bring emerging tech companies in Southern Ontario a step closer to becoming competitors in the $7 trillion…
Four ways to accelerate growth in Canada’s tech industry
- 19 February 2022
- by VentureLAB
In 2006, I joined a tech startup that was little more than a concept and a PowerPoint presentation. I remember going into meetings with global decision makers, armed only with an animation that demonstrated what our product could do. Two…
Work Integrated Learning Programs. What are they and how can you benefit?
- 19 February 2022
- by VentureLAB
The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed scaling companies to think outside of the box. Now more than ever, we see businesses exploring new and often under-utilized ways to get the job done. Student hires are sources of untapped talent that can…
Hiring Students for the Summer? Here are 5 interview questions you should be asking.
- 18 February 2022
- by VentureLAB
As your tech business continues to grow, you might find yourself looking for an extra set of hands to support your team. From data management to UX design, today's students are well-positioned to help you meet your business objectives. In…
2020 was an unprecedented year. Now more than ever, ventureLAB remains deeply committed to our mission to grow globally competitive tech titans that build to scale — from Canada, for global markets. Navigating complex challenges is the very nature…
NOHF provides $1.5 million for agriculture projects in Sault area
- 18 February 2022
- by SSMIC
Peter Bruijns, Executive Director for Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre attends funding announcement at Thomson Farms with Ross Romano, Brad Morley (Thompson Farms), and a representative from Lallemand Plant Care. Article sourced from https://www.sootoday.com The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation…
Is it safe to reflect sunlight back into space? Two climate scientists discuss the risks
- 18 February 2022
- by MaRS Discovery District
Katharine Hayhoe and David Keith assert that geo-engineering has great potential to cool the planet. They also admit that more research is necessary to avoid unforeseen disaster. Greenhouse gases are at their highest levels in three million years. Rain is…
Niloo Boroun: positioning Canada as the place global companies want to be
- 18 February 2022
- by Invest Ottawa
Posted in Blog, Ottawa Business Excellence Feb 18, 2022 526 words | 3 minutes The Consider Canada City Alliance (CCCA) is an organization with a unique approach that is paying off in spades. It brings together 14 of Canada’s largest…
Apparently there’s a war for talent going on. That jells with the whole “Great Resignation” thing, and is probably great news for many folks who are in the market for a new opportunity. With such shortages, companies tend to start…
Exceeding expectations: Demo Days continue providing start-ups with competitive opportunities
- 18 February 2022
- by VentureLAB
Since 2011, ventureLAB has enabled technology startups to accelerate the commercialization of transformational products on a global scale. An integral part of the entrepreneurial journey is securing strategic investment: Demo Days are an opportunity for startups and scaleups to showcase…
How This Entrepreneur is Solving the Trillion Dollar Student Debt Crisis
- 18 February 2022
- by Innovation Factory
ORIGINAL ARTICLE, founders.press, February 14, 2022 Student debt has grown massively over the years and it’s currently crippling the young generation to build a better tomorrow. It is estimated that global student debt is over 3 trillion dollars. In Canada…
Exceeding expectations: Demo Days continue providing start-ups with competitive opportunities
- 18 February 2022
- by VentureLAB
Since 2011, ventureLAB has enabled technology startups to accelerate the commercialization of transformational products on a global scale. An integral part of the entrepreneurial journey is securing strategic investment: Demo Days are an opportunity for startups and scaleups to showcase…
As the world passes its one year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, Collision organizers are preparing to host the second Collision from Home, a virtual tech conference bringing together “the world's best speakers,” tech’s leading companies, and top media. From…
RideCo raises CDN$20M with Series A round
- 18 February 2022
- by Communitech
Waterloo-based RideCo Inc. has announced a Series A raise of CDN$20 million that will help the company further develop its rideshare transit software, enhance customer support and enter new markets. The investment round was led by Eclipse Ventures of Palo…
ventureLAB is building a diverse, equitable tech ecosystem
- 18 February 2022
- by VentureLAB
Building a diverse, equitable tech ecosystem.Diversity, equity, and inclusion must be ingrained in every tech company's values, and it's important to understand that the three values mean different things. It's not just important that we have a diverse pipeline of…
ventureLAB is proud to announce 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 bridges gender and diversity gaps in the tech…
How Mintier became a breath of fresh air in the mint market
- 17 February 2022
- by Innovation Factory
Coming up with an idea to make a great product is one thing. Making it a reality is another. Jessica Sheppard and Rhaelyn Gillespie knew their idea had potential. But over the past two years, they had to contend with…
The Goodness Wave With Jessica Lunshof of Tamvoes Health
- 17 February 2022
- by Innovation Factory
RAW Podcast The Goodness Wave With Jessica Lunshof – February 16, 2022 LISTEN HERE Hi hi, Rad Active Women (RAW) On this episode of RAW Podcast, Sarah sits down with Jessica Lunshof. Jessica shares her wishes for other women and…
How ventureLAB’s Community Helped Foxquilt Disrupt the Insurance Industry
- 17 February 2022
- by VentureLAB
“We’re proud alumni of ventureLAB,” Mark Morrisette, Foxquilt CEO. “When you’re a startup, you risk everything to build the infrastructure of a business. You need support. Innovation spaces are great for building necessary community and collaboration among entrepreneurs.”Conceptualized as an…
Minister Fedeli tours MMRI with demonstration from award-winning Mac Eng student
- 17 February 2022
- by Innovation Factory
Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, visited the McMaster Manufacturing Research Institute (MMRI) to explore the cutting-edge innovation in advanced manufacturing at the university. Fedeli toured the MMRI laboratories on tue alongside Stephen Veldhuis, MMRI director,…
Northern, an integrated digital solutions agency for brands navigating digital transformation, has been recognized as one of the 2022 Best Workplaces™ for Hybrid Work. Northern received this honour based on its overall Trust Index score through an independent analysis conducted…
Intellizence data products now available through AWS Data Exchange for APIs
- 17 February 2022
- by Communitech
TORONTO, February 17, 2022 – Intellizence, Inc, a leading artificial intelligence (AI)-powered market intelligence platform, is excited to announce that Intellizence data products are now available through AWS Data Exchange for APIs. During the recently concluded Amazon Web Services (AWS) re:…
At ventureLAB, we are driven by our culture. We are relentless, innovative, visionary, inclusive, and results-oriented. And we lead by example. We are proud of our diverse, merit-based organization; we are diverse in gender, ethnicity, age, experience, education, and beyond.…
How immigrant tech founders boost Canadian innovation
- 17 February 2022
- by MaRS Discovery District
Research shows that immigrant-owned businesses tend to grow faster and have higher rates of job creation. Given their disproportionate economic potential, we need to work to attract and retain the most promising immigrant entrepreneurs and their ventures. The following is…
A seat at the table: Shifting innovation towards an inclusive future
- 17 February 2022
- by VentureLAB
COVID-19 has revealed society-wide inequities. As challenges for under-served communities come to light, we must use an inclusive lens to build a stronger, more resilient tomorrow. Innovative solutions have the power to make that happen. Hardware technology enables groundbreaking solutions…
Technology Leaders Launch Canada’s Semiconductor Council: An Industry-Led Coalition to Address the Global Chip Shortage
- 17 February 2022
- by VentureLAB
View the original article on Canada's Semiconductor Council's website.MARKHAM, ON, May 5, 2021 - Today, a select group of globally recognized Canadian founders, business leaders, chip manufacturers, and investors announce Canada’s Semiconductor Council. With a mandate to build and lead…
Axonify celebrates record 2021 milestones, doubles down on accelerated growth in 2022
- 17 February 2022
- by Communitech
WATERLOO, ONTARIO, February 16, 2022 – Reflecting on strong performance in 2021, including record revenue growth and marquee client additions, Axonify, a leader in frontline employee training and communications, today reaffirmed its commitment to the global frontline workforce as the company anticipates…
ventureLAB announces new participants, broadening Canada’s Hardware Catalyst Initiative
- 16 February 2022
- by VentureLAB
MARKHAM, Ontario - May 11, 2021 — Today, ventureLAB announced new participants in its Hardware Catalyst Initiative, Canada’s only lab and incubator for hardware and semiconductor companies. The announcement comes on the heels of an additional $4.7 million investment made…
ventureLAB welcomes David Agnew to its Board of Directors
- 16 February 2022
- by VentureLAB
ventureLAB is pleased to announce Seneca President David Agnew is joining its Board of Directors. David will replace outgoing board member, Laurel Schollen, Seneca’s Vice-President, Academic, who is retiring after more than 35 years of teaching and administrative experience in…
Intellectual Property 101: Filing for a Patent or Trademark: What Can I Expect?
- 16 February 2022
- by VentureLAB
This article is the last in a 5-part series on protecting your intellectual property. ventureLAB’s experts cover everything you need to know before you file for IP protection. Check out other parts in the series: Timing your patent or trademark…
10 Approaches to Digital Storytelling that will WOW Investors, Stakeholders & Consumers
- 16 February 2022
- by Invest Ottawa
Posted in Blog, Entrepreneurial Insight Feb 16, 2022 966 words | 3 minutesBy: Petr Maur The ancient art of storytelling has been proven to be an effective way to capture the imagination of an audience for hundreds of years. But…
Long before COVID-19, traditional healthcare infrastructures across North America were struggling to find a place for the “digital world” within their systems. The idea of digitizing health records stirred up a variety of opinions from health care professionals to government…
2020 was an extraordinary, yet unprecedented year. Through the challenges of the year, ventureLAB remained deeply committed to our mission to grow globally competitive tech titans that build to scale — from Canada, for global markets. We made our mark…
Spark Centre is a proud member of the Innovation Economy Council (IEC) which brings together Canadian innovation hubs, academic institutions, entrepreneurs, corporate partners and investors to create data-driven reports that can address key issues facing the innovation community.We sat down with…
Supercharging Canada’s Hardware Innovation | ventureLAB
- 15 February 2022
- by VentureLAB
The global semiconductor industry generates $7 trillion in economic activity, creates almost 5 new jobs for every 1 semiconductor job, and enables the development of breakthrough products like smart energy, autonomous vehicles, and innovative healthcare solutions. Hardware and semiconductors are…
ventureLAB and Siemens partner to broaden Canada’s Hardware Catalyst Initiative
- 15 February 2022
- by VentureLAB
MARKHAM, Ontario - June 21, 2021 — Today, ventureLAB and Siemens Digital Industries Software announced today a new partnership to expand its reach for the Hardware Catalyst Initiative, Canada’s only lab and incubator for hardware and semiconductor-focused products. Siemens Digital…