Anita Grant and Amanda Nguyen are two dynamic women entrepreneurs who exemplify how innovative ventures can transition from local successes to national prominence. They both emerged from the LiONS LAIR competition, organized by Innovation Factory, which allows startups to pitch…
Methane is a major heat trap, so pinpointing and fixing leaks would have an immediate cooling effect on the planet. When it comes to climate change and greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide gets all the negative press. But methane — a…
Hamilton, ON – November 1, 2024 – Launchit Solutions Inc. (“LSI”), a pioneering health technology studio known for accelerating growth in the digital health space, announced today its asset acquisition of MedStack Inc. (“MedStack”), a leader in global healthcare compliance…
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The Communitech Fierce Founders Intensive Track has welcomed ten female founders into its latest cohort, assigning each founder a lead growth coach for personalized weekly growth planning. This initiative, supported by institutions like the Federal Economic Development Agency of Southern…
With access to local news being negatively impacted by Meta’s new policy, preventing Canadian news outlets from sharing their content on Facebook and Instagram, we’ve rounded up some of the latest in local tech & innovation news that we want…
Hey Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent job hunters! 👋 Whether you’re looking for your first career move or your next big opportunity, these regional startups are on the hunt for talented folks to join their teams! This is your chance to dive…
A condensed list of different sources of funding opportunities for entrepreneurs within the Hamilton-Halton region Let’s be honest – raising capital for a start-up is challenging. Whether you’re navigating economic downturns and shifting market trends or somehow meeting the right…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a focal point for research and investment, especially in the realm of Generative AI, attracting global venture capital (VC) investments totaling $21.3 billion in 2023, a stark rise from $1 billion in 2018. However, this…
To encourage innovation and cultivate diversity and inclusion, ventureLAB, in partnership with York Region, is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund, dedicated to supporting non-profit organizations that encourage innovation among underrepresented communities and SMEs…
Startups in the latest Innovate UK cohort are helping improve quality control, provide efficient delivery systems and keep machinery in tip-top shape. Advanced manufacturing uses innovative tech to untangle some of the knottiest problems that hamper large-scale production across various…
London, ON, October 25, 2024 – Gotham Studios, a leading creative production studio based in London, ON, is excited to announce its strategic repositioning to specialize exclusively in content for the food and beverage (F&B) industry. With 12 years of…
Researchers are increasingly turning to cognitive science to revolutionize the field of prosthetics and therapeutic tools. This shift in focus aims to enhance the mobility and functionality of individuals affected by strokes and other neurological injuries. The story of David…
When Apricotton’s Co-Founders, Chloe Beaudoin and Jessica Miao, started their capstone project at Ivey Business School as friends and project partners determined to solve a long-time problem faced by girls growing up, their vision sparked what is now a worldwide…
Duarte asserts that the Canadian cleantech sector presents a wealth of opportunities for founders and businesses due to its multi-layered market potential. This potential is shaped by various geographical perspectives, such as local, regional (the Great Lakes), urban (the Greater…
Toronto, Canada (PRUnderground) October 24th, 2024 – Rent Panda, a leader in technology-driven property management, has integrated with Bidmii, an innovative platform that automates contractor hiring and project management. This strategic partnership is set to revolutionise property maintenance across Ontario, delivering…
The Investor Readiness Program at Altitude Accelerator is specifically formulated to aid high-potential technology startups in preparing for their initial external funding round, recognized as a particularly crucial and challenging stage in a company's development. This eight-week program imparts essential…
WINDSOR, ON (October 25, 2024) – The Windsor Google Developers Group (GDG) is proud to announce the return of Windsor-Essex DevFest 2024, a premier technology conference happening on Saturday, November 16, 2024. This year’s event, themed “Build with Artificial Intelligence,”…
Emily Reid Absolutely. Thank you Hessie so much for having me. Appreciate it. Hessie Jones So let’s start off with you. Tell me a little bit about yourself. Like how like your interest in this topic, what you have done…
Oct 5, 2024 Invested in Our New Reality Season 14: Downtown: Evolved.Episode 3: Invested in the Downtown Ottawa Action Agenda – Sueling Ching. In this engaging episode of Invested in Our New Reality, Sueling Ching, President and CEO of the…
Music makes us feel better — for most of us, this is an intuitive truth. But scientists are only now beginning to understand the remarkable ways that music affects our brains. With the help of innovation, researchers are working to…
Hamilton, ON – An expanded second edition of the Black Tourism “Spark” Mentorships & Grants Program was officially launched at the Ontario Tourism Summit in Hamilton on October 22nd, 2024. The initiative aims to spark and support new Black-led tourism…
When it comes to brain health, timely imaging can be a matter of life or death. Hospitals currently rely on MRI and CT scans to perform these critical tests, but access can be limited by the size and complexity of…
Christina Kosmowski Thank you. Thanks so much for having me today. Hessie Jones OK, so I want to. Pull out a couple of statistics, but before. I do that. I want you. To tell me a little. Christina Kosmowski Bit…
Oct 23, 2024 As summer wraps up, and the fall season takes a definitive grip on the capital region, we’re excited to once again be featuring snapshots and highlights from businesses that are finding success here in Ottawa and beyond.…
This article was originally published by The Forge at McMaster University on October 15, 2024. Read the original article here. The longevity-focused health tech company AgeRate offers at-home biological age testing through their advanced epigenetic analysis; Today they announce their partnership with Alively,…
At the third annual Women-Driven Mobility YQG Breakfast, hosted by WETechAlliance and powered by Build a Dream, nearly 80 members of the mobility community—including women leaders, entrepreneurs, students, researchers, and community members—gathered to explore the future of transportation. Since…
Two Toronto startups are developing psilocybin-based medications that could expand treatment options for those in need. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, the old saying goes. But when it comes to psychedelic drugs, how much —…
By harnessing digital tools to process data at top speed, AMPLY Discovery CEO Ben Thomas hopes to cure cancer (and tackle other diseases) ASAP For Ben Thomas, it was the living creatures part that almost turned him off biology completely.…
Altitude Accelerator is pleased to welcome its new board members: Director: Moien Giashi, Principal, GreenSky Capital Ex Officio Director: Amber Pajtasz, Officer Economic Development, Humber River Centre Director: Nick Kuryluk Founder, Cosality Director: Holly Gardner, Ph.D., VP, Operations, NuPort Robotics…
Oct 18, 2024 In today’s competitive job market, attracting and keeping top talent requires more than just offering a competitive salary. Employer branding is a powerful tool in recruitment and can significantly enhance a company’s ability to attract, engage, and…
In latest entry in our Women in Mobility Spotlight series, highlighting members of our Women in Mobility Peer Group. , we connected with Samreen Rahman, a student at the University of Windsor. Original Article on WETechAlliance
In latest entry in our Women in Mobility Spotlight series, highlighting members of our Women in Mobility Peer Group. , we connected with Foroogh Behnia, a PhD student in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at the University of Windsor. Original Article…
In latest entry in our Women in Mobility Spotlight series, highlighting members of our Women in Mobility Peer Group. , we connected with Ayesha Siddiqua, a student at the University of Windsor. Original Article on WETechAlliance
In latest entry in our Women in Mobility Spotlight series, highlighting members of our Women in Mobility Peer Group. , we connected with Ifrah Andleeb, a Electrical and Computer Engineering (MASc) student at the University of Windsor. Original Article on…
In latest entry in our Women in Mobility Spotlight series, highlighting members of our Women in Mobility Peer Group. , we connected with Mehakdeep Kaur, a self-employed freelance web developer. Original Article on WETechAlliance
This milestone brings total funding for regional female founders to over $100,000 through WEtech’s partnership with Communitech. WETechAlliance is thrilled to announce that Surria Fadel, co-founder of Windsor-based Cedar Valley, has been accepted into Communitech’s Fierce Founders Intensive Track…
“How do you really know if you’re good at what you do?” This simple question sparked a major shift for Shawn Mondoux. In fact, it’s what turned the medical doctor into a tech startup founder. “I had no good real…
ventureLAB in partnership with Regional Municipality of York, is excited to announce the return of Canada’s premier hardtech innovation event, the 4th Annual HardTech Summit, taking place on November 6-7, 2024, at the Toronto Marriott Markham. As Canada’s leading summit…
Although eCommerce platforms have been a game-changer for innovative ventures to create businesses like never before, losing the in-person touch of customer relationships means that entrepreneurs must find new ways to get in front of their customers and gain their…
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