Shopping locally has been an important sentiment since the beginning of the Covid-19 Pandemic. With local and small businesses closing at a rapid rate, consumers have pushed local shopping as a way to support business owners and create a community…
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.
WETechAlliance – U.S Consulate General in Toronto Partners with WETechAlliance to Support Women Entrepreneurs Through Power Panel Series
- 20 December 2021
- by WETechAlliance
WINDSOR, ON (November 16, 2021) - The U.S Consulate General in Toronto and WETechAlliance, along with Southwestern Ontario Regional Innovation Centres (RICs), are pleased to form a bi-national partnership to support women entrepreneurs through the CAN/U.S. Power Panel program. Supported by…
Six networking tips for landing your next role in tech
- 18 December 2021
- by Invest Ottawa
Posted in Blog, Work In Ottawa Dec 17, 2021 6 mins | 1080 words By: Randy Gaudreau So, you’ve decided it’s time to take a leap in your career by landing your next position in tech. Great, but where to…
Launch Lab hiring for two digital marketing positions
- 17 December 2021
- by Launch Lab
Launch Lab hiring for two digital marketing positions About Launch Lab Launch Lab is a Regional Innovation Centre, a provincially funded network of resources for entrepreneurs. As a RIC, Launch Lab’s regional boundaries consist of most of southeastern Ontario (Trenton,…
KITCHENER, ONT., Dec. 14, 2021 — OTTO Motors, a leading provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) today announced that Ms. Carolyn Garvey and Mr. Donald Leslie have joined OTTO Motors as Co-Presidents, reporting directly to CEO Matthew Rendall. Garvey will…
Conversions appear to be increasingly illusive as the digital world becomes more complicated and cluttered. There are so many choices. It’s no longer just businesses like yours that compete with you. You’re also up against anyone else who’s generating content in…
eSupply Canada Give’s Back with Growth – GROW Accelerator Company Highlight
- 16 December 2021
- by TechAlliance
Launched in February of 2020, eSupply Canada faced the realities of entrepreneurship quickly as the Covid-19 pandemic swept the globe one month after their successful launch and forced a quick pivot in the business world. This economic shift affected businesses across the globe; however, eSupply…
Ettractive Wins $20,000 Scale(Back)UP Prize
- 16 December 2021
- by WETechAlliance
Six scaling businesses, within a diverse cross-section of regional sectors, got the chance to pitch in front of a group of seasoned investors, industry experts, and members of the Regional Alliance Windsor-Essex (RAWE) for a top prize of $20,000, the…
Ener said Innovation Guelph’s Rhyze Ventures program appealed to her mainly because it is specifically designed for women and the framework offers traditional training with real support through the project. “IG is a big hero in my book,” she said.…
Posted in Blog, Entrepreneurial Insight Dec 7, 2021 6 minutes | 1,241 words If you’re an early stage startup, you may be thinking that you’re ready to tackle PR and get your startup known to the world, get more customers,…
Why it’s Important Now More Than Ever to Shift to Digital. Digital strategies and the concept of digital transformations are becoming more and more important for business owners to take advantage of in 2021 and moving into 2022. Check out…
Nicoya extends Series A with CDN$20M raise
- 16 December 2021
- by Communitech
Kitchener-based Nicoya Lifesciences, which uses AI and nanotechnology to make analytical tools for medical researchers, has raised an additional CDN$20 million through an extension of its Series A round. The new investment adds to the CDN$10 million announced in January…
Episode 1 – Joyride: Software to Launch Your Micromobility Business
- 15 December 2021
- by Altitude Accelerator
Patrick McGuire 0:00 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 to Altitude Accelerator. With that in mind, we hope you enjoy the following interview. Welcome to…
Toward more durable COVID vaccines – Elarex Inc.
- 15 December 2021
- by Innovation Factory
ORIGINAL POST, newswise.com, December 10, 2021 McMaster spinout company earns key international grant Newswise — HAMILTON, ON, Canada – A new company spawned by McMaster University innovation in the arena of vaccine manufacturing has received a grant from the Bill…
So, you’re in charge of sending newsletters and other communications to your customers through the online marketing tool of your choice. But have you thought about the tried and true methods to increase your click rate and ultimately generate more…
TechAlliance Announces the Winners of the Second London Innovation Challenge
- 15 December 2021
- by TechAlliance
Following the launch of the second London Innovation Challenge, TechAlliance, alongside a cross-sector adjudication panel of local industry leaders, have selected In the ClearZone, SizeWize and Labourly as the winners of the second Challenge. These three organizations each bring a…
If You Don’t Take a Break, You Break:The Importance of Recognizing Signs of Burnout in Yourself and Others
- 15 December 2021
- by Boundless Accelerator
The first workshop of a four-part series on Mental Resilience for Entrepreneurs on November 19 discussed stress and burnout with a focus on how to recognize it and support yourself and your team. Karen Lai, CEO of KPM Power, shared her…
Altitude Accelerator Presents Startups Transformed: Scaling to New Heights, a Podcast
- 15 December 2021
- by Altitude Accelerator
Altitude Accelerator’s core focus is around supporting startups and helping them scale to new heights. In our brand new podcast, Startups Transformed, we will be featuring entrepreneurial startups and profiling champions for the next generation of entrepreneurs. We will also…
Fellow Graduates from the Invest Ottawa Accelerator Program
- 15 December 2021
- by Invest Ottawa
Posted in News, Press Releases Dec 14, 2021 December 14, 2021 – Ottawa, ON – Invest Ottawa is thrilled to announce the graduation of Fellow from the IO Accelerator program. The flagship Invest Ottawa program for entrepreneurs is designed to…
5 Tips for Building a Better Website Are you scratching your head wondering why your website isn’t accomplishing what you want it to? Do you find that your website is getting traffic, but isn’t doing its job when converting leads…
Dejero Smart Blending Technology crucial to Amazon Prime’s live stream of The Wheel of Time series launch event
- 15 December 2021
- by Communitech
WATERLOO, ONT., Dec. 14, 2021 — Dejero EnGo mobile transmitters and the Dejero GateWay network aggregation solution played a crucial role in the connectivity infrastructure behind the live stream of Amazon Prime’s launch event for its new Italian fantasy series The Wheel…
Elevate Entrepreneurship, Incubator for Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, and Women founders
- 13 December 2021
- by TechAlliance
TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario and Fanshawe College Corporate Training Solutions partnered to deliver a first-ever founder-focused experience supporting 60 Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC), and Women entrepreneurs to gain knowledge required to develop their business during disruptive times alongside…
Forward Together – A Regional Approach
- 13 December 2021
- by WETechAlliance
At Libro Credit Union, we’ve always known that working together is the best way to help everyone thrive. That’s never been more important than now, in times of rapid change. I’ve been using the phrase “forward together” a lot lately,…
INNOVATION GUELPH ANNOUNCMENT – NEW CEO GUELPH, ON December 7, 2021– The Innovation Guelph Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Alison Crumblehulme as incoming CEO, effective January 10, 2022. Alison has spent most of her 20+…
Episode 3 – Decarbonizing for a Circular Economy with Cleantech Company CHAR Technologies
- 11 December 2021
- by Altitude Accelerator
Patrick McGuire 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 to Altitude Accelerator. With that in mind, we hope you enjoy the following interview. Welcome…
ApplyBoard releases first annual report on top trends and opportunities in international education industry
- 11 December 2021
- by Communitech
KITCHENER, ONTARIO, CANADA, Nov. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ApplyBoard, the edtech platform revolutionizing the international student journey, launched their first annual trends report on the future of international education. To help shape recruitment plans and improve global access to…
While there are numerous methods for conducting market research, the majority of companies employ one or more of the following five: surveys, focus groups, personal interviews, observation, and field trials. Which tactics you use for your organization will be determined…
Founded by a digital creation duo, Select Start Network is making space for people to create
- 11 December 2021
- by TechAlliance
A husband-and-wife duo from Sudbury, Ontario made the big move to London to follow their passions in the entertainment, videography, and photography world. Along the way, they built a London-based business that is now helping other entrepreneurs create content in the digital world.…
Ontario Launches Flagship Initiative to Lead Development of EV and Smart Transportation Technologies
- 11 December 2021
- by WETechAlliance
MEDIA RELEASE via Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade MARKHAM, ON., December 2, 2021 – The Ontario government has launched a flagship program to drive innovation and investment across Ontario’s electric, connected and autonomous vehicle sector. Its $56.4…
Stormfisher: Excited About Repurposing Food Waste
- 11 December 2021
- by Boundless Accelerator
Brandon Moffatt, vice president, development at StormFisher – a renewable gas infrastructure developer and operator – said the company focuses primarily on converting food waste to renewable natural gas (RNG) with their facilities in London and Drumbo, Ontario. “We are…
Altitude Accelerator Announces Investor Readiness Program and Partnerships with Preference Capital and Algoma University
- 11 December 2021
- by Altitude Accelerator
Altitude Accelerator made three big announcements at our rebrand event in Brampton on October 7th, 2021, including Altitude Accelerator’s new Investor Readiness Program, a partnership with Preference Capital and an additional partnership with Algoma University’s School of Business and Economics.…
Field Effect: Putting a lock on cybersecurity
- 11 December 2021
- by Invest Ottawa
Posted in Blog, Ottawa Business Excellence Dec 9, 2021 608 words | 2 mins Field Effect has ambitious plans to become the best cybersecurity company in the world, with a mission of making powerful security accessible to giants and startups…
Launch Lab client Mirmil receives $2.6M in funding from Ontario Government to promote the forest sector
- 11 December 2021
- by Launch Lab
Launch Lab client Mirmil receives $2.6M in funding from Ontario Government to promote the forest sector The Ontario government is investing more than $2.6 million in Mirmil Products Limited to help promote the forest sector and support economic growth and…
You are here: Home / Blog / Blockchain for Startups: ValidCert, CBCSCA November 9, 2021altaccelerator What is "blockchain"? “A blockchain is a growing list of records, called blocks, that are linked together using cryptography.” Blockchain was developed in 2011 to…
Marketing to Gen Z: What You Need to Know to Reach the Digital Generation
- 10 December 2021
- by Altitude Accelerator
You are here: Home / Blog / Marketing to Gen Z: What You Need to Know to Reach the Digital Generation November 9, 2021altaccelerator One of the top questions people ask when it comes to marketing their startup is “how…
Top 16 Toronto Hottest Startups Part II, Featuring Moxy Patch and Able Innovations
- 10 December 2021
- by Innovation Factory
ORIGINAL ARTICLE, foundersbeta.com, 2021 We are beyond thrilled to bring you part II of Toronto’s hottest startups. In part I series, we covered some incredible startups in a wide range of industries and stages. In part II, we continue to cover…
Top 27 Hottest Toronto Startups Featuring DirtMarket and Payd
- 10 December 2021
- by Innovation Factory
ORIGINAL ARTICLE, foundersbeta.com, 2021 Toronto has became one of the top destinations in the world to build a startup. It is a diverse, peaceful, and stable place to start a startup. Many tech giants have their head quarters in Toronto…
Gatik and Walmart Achieve Fully Driverless Deliveries in a First for Autonomous Trucking Industry Worldwide
- 10 December 2021
- by Innovation Factory
ORIGINAL ARTICLE, businesswire.com, November 8, 2021 Gatik’s removal of the safety driver on its daily operations signifies a historic milestone in commercializing autonomous delivery safely and at scale in B2B short-haul logistics sector. MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., & BENTONVILLE, Ark.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Gatik and Walmart…
How E-Commerce Companies Can Stay Ahead of the Competition
- 10 December 2021
- by Altitude Accelerator
You are here: Home / Blog / How E-Commerce Companies Can Stay Ahead of the Competition November 9, 2021altaccelerator There has been a surge in the number of e-commerce companies that have popped up in the last ten years. The…
Top 30 Female Entrepreneurs To Look Out For In 2022
- 10 December 2021
- by Innovation Factory
ORIGINAL ARTICLE, disruptorsmagazine.com, 2021 Primarily male-dominated entrepreneurial ground has seen some of the most incredible innovations when women have set their foot into the industry. Today, their entrepreneurial ideas have been evolving various business domains in no time and, their…