Waterloo Region has been named the top small tech talent market in North America for the fourth year in a row and is ranked among the top 25 markets overall, according to the latest Scoring Tech Talent report from CBRE,…
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.
Cleantech Funding News RIC News
TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario continues partnership with Boundless Accelerator to deliver new cohort of the i.d.e.a. Fund
News Release September 4, 2024 – London, Ontario Southern Ontario’s diverse network of promising entrepreneurs and businesses fuels Canada’s potential as a leader in clean technology. This is why the i.d.e.a. Fund was launched in 2022, and has provided support for…
Cleantech Featured Featured Home Funding News RIC News
Boundless Accelerator launches the Southern Ontario Environmental Impact Fund
Government of Canada support helps drive clean-tech and circular growth in southern Ontario September 4, 2024 – Guelph, Ontario Southern Ontario has a diverse network of promising entrepreneurs and businesses. They are fueling Canada’s potential as a leader in clean…
Cleantech Funding News RIC News
WETechAlliance continues partnership with Boundless Accelerator to deliver the third cohort of the i.d.e.a. Fund
Government of Canada support helps drive clean-tech and circular growth in Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent. September 4, 2024 Windsor, Ontario – Southern Ontario’s diverse network of promising entrepreneurs and businesses fuels Canada’s potential as a leader in clean technology. This is…
Funding News RIC News
Innovation Factory continues partnership with Boundless Accelerator to deliver the third cohort of i.d.e.a. Fund
September 5, 2024 – Hamilton & Halton, Ontario – Southern Ontario’s diverse network of promising entrepreneurs and businesses fuels Canada’s potential as a leader in clean technology. This is why the i.d.e.a. Fund was launched in 2022, and has provided…
Leading the nation’s innovative research and development in the area of petrochemicals, bio-industrial based manufacturing, agritech, cleantech and engineering while driving sustainably, Sarnia-Lambton proves to be one of the prominent hubs of economic development in the Southwestern Ontario region. This is…
After graduating from Queen’s University and completing a brief stint in the manufacturing sector, Jeremy Lytle knew that he wanted to become involved in clean technology. Inspired by his master’s thesis on the integration of renewables into buildings and combined…
Advanced Manufacturing & Materials Entrepreneur Stories Life Sciences and Advanced Health Women
Mintier’s revolutionary mouth tape sells out in just one week!
August 29th, 2024 / Hamilton, Ontario – Mintier, the local brand behind innovative oral care solutions, is thrilled to announce that its latest product, the Mintier Mouth Tape, sold out in just one week following its highly anticipated launch. This…
The post MaRS Monthly Roundup — September 2024 appeared first on MaRS Discovery District. Original Article on MaRS
originally published: 2024-09-03 12:29:52 by Hessie Jones The ubiquity of artificial intelligence in enterprise and its impact on corporate governance and strategic decision-making is becoming increasingly profound. The integration of AI, particularly predictive models and large language models (LLMs), into…
Posted in Blog, Thrive in Ottawa Sep 3, 2024 It’s time we bid farewell to the summer and welcome the beginning of fall in the capital of Canada. Ottawa is never short of events and activities in the fall. From…
Park It Like It’s Hot You don’t have to drive to the country to find solar panel projects producing green energy for our community. VCT Group, a leader in solar carport and canopy installations, is working on multiple projects across…
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham’s commitment to innovation and collaboration has been recognized by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), the world’s largest nonprofit professional association for economic developers. The IEDC has awarded Durham Region’s Economic Development and Tourism…
If you’re an entrepreneur or start-up founder, you know that finding the right support to break into new markets is a game-changer. That’s why we’re thrilled to share that Innovation Factory and Burlington Economic Development’s newcomer program, Acceleration+ program has…
Auto & Transportation Entrepreneur Stories
Waterloo’s VueReal steers the future of automotive and consumer electronics technology
Reza Chaji remembers his first drive down King Street into Waterloo with his wife, who noticed the city’s quiet charm. Years later, Waterloo has become one of the fastest-growing communities in Canada. It’s now home for Chaji, where he’s built…
Earlier this month, ventureLAB had the pleasure of hosting a presentation and information session on FABrIC, a national initiative designed to accelerate semiconductor innovation in Canada. Launched by the Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada and CMC Microsystems, FABrIC…
Aug 28, 2024 As summer wraps up, and as unbelievable as that is, we’re proud to share success stories from around the Invest Ottawa ecosystem in hopes of highlighting amazing entrepreneurship stories from a variety of sectors in the Ottawa…
Claudio Arenas, CEO of qScire, and Joaquin Figueroa, the company's CTO, co-founded qScire, a groundbreaking company focusing on developing technology in Resistance, an often-overlooked element in the semiconductor industry.With a background in Solid State Physics & Electrical Engineering, and years…
Talent, People Management Value Proposition
How to spot disruptive tech decades before the competition
Venture capitalist Jason Blumberg shares his winning playbook for investing in cleantech solutions. To stay ahead of the market, venture capital investor Jason Blumberg looks where no one else is looking. He and his team at Earth Foundry, the Chicago-based…
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…
Entrepreneur Stories
Spotlight on Harmony Meadows Alpaca: An Entrepreneurial Journey with Boundless Accelerator™
Written by: Jennifer King At Boundless Accelerator™, we thrive on our clients’ stories, celebrating their journeys, successes, and the transformative impact our programs have on their businesses. One such inspiring story is that of Kristi Mercier and her business, Harmony…
The post Navigating life with confidence appeared first on MaRS Discovery District. Original Article on MaRS
London, ON-based Pulp and Press, a wellness beverage venture offering organic cold-pressed juices, wellness shots and smoothies, had its humble beginnings in 2014, to now having its presence in major Canadian and US retail stores. Crossing the landmark of successfully…
Entrepreneur Stories Funding News Life Sciences and Advanced Health
KA Imaging and Kenyan Kids Foundation Canada partner to bring advanced medical imaging to remote regions of Kenya
This press release was originally shared by KA Imaging on August 7, 2024. Read the original article here. Canadian X-ray manufacturer KA Imaging and the Canadian charity Kenyan Kids Foundation Canada (KKFC) are collaborating to bring advanced medical imaging technology to…
How CITM’s Innovation Challenge helps bring solutions to market Innovators often struggle with securing pilots, partnerships and first customers, especially with established corporations. On the other hand, corporations face challenges in finding or developing innovative solutions to pressing industry problems.…
Cleantech Digital Media and ICT Entrepreneur Stories
Resilio Climate Solutions creates predictive AI models to protect cities from climate damage
This article was originally written by Andrea Lawson for McMaster University on July 11, 2024. Read the original article here. Canadian cities can use artificial intelligence to save millions while predicting and protecting themselves against climate change, say two McMaster…
Entrepreneur Stories Funding News Life Sciences and Advanced Health Women
Fibra raises $1.25M in pre-seed round to advance fertility tracking underwear
This article was originally written by Femtech Insider on August 16, 2024. Read the original article here. Toronto-based startup Fibra has closed its oversubscribed pre-seed funding round, raising $1.25 million USD ($1.7 million CAD). This significant achievement marks a major step forward…
Upcoming Events
Mark Your Calendars for the 2024 HardTech Summit, November 6-7! Get Your Tickets Now!
Markham, ON- The HardTech Summit, in partnership with York Region, returns on November 6-7, 2024, as Canada’s premier event for innovation in Hardware, Semiconductors, MedTech, AI, and Automobility.The summit brings together global industry leaders, Canadian founders, investors, and innovators as…
Companies Funded / Acquired Entrepreneur Stories Fintech
FusionIQ and interVal announce strategic partnership to advance wealthtech solutions
WOBURN, Mass., Aug. 13, 2024 — FusionIQ, a leader in the delivery of cloud-based wealth management solutions with their all-in-one digital platform for financial advisors and institutions, today announced a mutual referral agreement with interVal, a leading provider of software…
Entrepreneur Stories Life Sciences and Advanced Health Youth
OneChart secures new investment from Ripple Ventures to support expansion
This article was originally written by Eileen Hoftyzer for McMaster University on July 31, 2024. Read the original article here. Software start-up company OneChart, led by alumni of McMaster University’s Residency @ The Clinic incubator program, has secured funding from venture capital firm Ripple…
Companies Funded / Acquired Entrepreneur Stories Life Sciences and Advanced Health Women
Afynia Labs announces $2 million CAD to bring endometriosis test to market
This article was originally written by Josh Scott for BetaKit on July 29, 2024. Read the original article here. Hamilton-based Afynia aims to improve the way endometriosis is diagnosed. Led by two former McMaster University research scientists with experience in…
Digital Media and ICT Entrepreneur Stories Fintech Tourism
CondoWorks Rebrands to LeapAP | TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario
Toronto, ON – August 16, 2024 – CondoWorks, a leading provider of accounts payable automation solutions for the property and community management industries, is excited to announce an upcoming rebrand. Effective August 16, 2024, the company will be known as LeapAP. Over…
Gaia’s method of direct air capture requires far less energy than traditional systems. Its secret? Biomass. It’s one thing to study climate change — it’s quite another to take direct action to stop it. In 2019, while doing postdoctoral research…
Digital Media and ICT Entrepreneur Stories
Navigating Trust, Compliance, and Innovation with OneTrust CEO, Kabir Barday
originally published: 2024-08-20 15:43:21 Hessie Jones Hi everyone. My name is Hessie Jones and welcome to Tech Uncensored. This is the third and final day at collision and I always say the third day we reserve for the best and…
Companies Funded / Acquired Digital Media and ICT Entrepreneur Stories
Firehouse training and Decisolve join forces to transform firefighter training
Toronto, Ontario, Canada – August 15, 2024 – Firehouse Training, a leading provider of firefighter training and education services, and Decisolve, an innovative company specializing in AI-powered training solutions, are proud to announce a new strategic partnership. This collaboration will…
originally published: 2024-08-19 17:18:48 Finally, Gupta highlights essential annual filing requirements for businesses, stressing the importance of staying compliant with the CRA. Payroll remittances, including taxes deducted from employees’ pay checks, must be regularly submitted to the CRA. Additionally, businesses…
London, ON. August 15, 2024 – TechAlliance is proud to announce the appointment of Michael Schmalz, former President of Digital Extremes, as the new Chair of its Board of Directors, alongside the addition of esteemed new board members, Meaghan Daly,…
Entrepreneur Stories Fintech RIC News Talent, People Management
Community is key for immigrant entrepreneur success
Figuring out public transportation, opening a bank account or finding local places to eat and shop might seem like everyday tasks, but for someone moving to a new country, they can become major challenges. When you add starting a business…
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Entrepreneurs in eastern Ontario and Georgian Bay to benefit from expanded business services
From: Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern OntarioNews releaseTwo organizations to expand offerings to support more than 600 entrepreneurs and bring new products to market June 25, 2024 – Oshawa, Ontario Entrepreneurs grow our economy through their ideas and innovations while bringing various experiences…
Aug 6, 2024 Are you ready to dive into the future of smart mobility? Look no further than GCXpo, the epic Canadian smart mobility demonstration day at Area X.O. With an exciting lineup of cutting-edge technologies and industry leaders, GCXpo…