With capital raises, acquisitions and continued growth, it’s been another standout year for companies in the MaRS Momentum portfolio. The latest ventures to join the program include Sensei Labs and Livestock Water Recycling. GreenMantra, a company specializing in difficult-to-recycle plastic…
From planes to smartphones, semiconductors have become a technology that modern society is dependent on. They’ve made our computers smaller and the manufacturing of high-tech gadgets more environmentally responsible. Right now, chips can vary in size and they’re quite costly, which…
The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre also seeks to uplift and support their own community through a number of different initiatives. "At its most basic, innovation is about making things better in a way that benefits everyone," writes Canada's Ministers…
The word atrium has two distinct definitions: One rooted in architecture, meaning an entrance or central court for gathering, and the other rooted in anatomy, meaning each of the two upper cavities of the heart. Ryan Kelly, the founder of…
Ashley Baker, owner and founder of The Good Card, created plantable greeting cards that have a second life, growing wildflower plants. Baker said as her company grew, she became aware of new opportunities including the Rhyze Ventures program that she…
You are here: Home / Blog / Altitude’s Clients Make Top 100 Tech Companies List for 2022 on FoundersBeta February 4, 2022 altaccelerator About the AuthorPaula Claudia DicuCopywriter, King Street MediaKing Street Media is a Toronto-based marketing and creative agency focused…
Posted in Blog, Ottawa Business Excellence Feb 4, 20221,076 words | 3.5 minutesA $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 is plenty of…
Cloud DX is pleased to announce the launch of its Cloud XR division as the company pursues opportunities to deliver its Virtual Clinician Assistant in an eXtended Reality platform consisting of Cloud DX's VITALITI continuous vital sign monitor and Connected…
Improving the energy grid is the world’s biggest hurdle on the road to net zero, says climate-tech wizard Joshua Wong. His company, Opus One Solutions, is already charging to the finish line. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY MONICA GUAN Forget self-driving cars,…
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What are the best options for perennial legume forages in northern Ontario? To answer that question, the Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN) and the Lakehead University Agricultural Research Station (LUARS) partnered in two projects. These two agricultural research agencies serve regions…
Dr. Ho-Tassone welcomes collaboration on projects that will help community Dr. Elaine Ho-Tassone started working for the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre's RAIN (Rural Agri-Innovation Network) division just under a year ago. Since then, she's completed her PhD in Social…
Software engineer, data specialist, HR executive — there are many exciting job opportunities in the Canadian tech scene this month. From tree-planting drones fighting deforestation to giant fans that suck CO2 directly out of the atmosphere, there’s no shortage of…
Trademarks are an excellent way to protect your brand. Unlike patents or copyrights which protect specific products or works, a trademark distinguishes your company from others. It protects the goodwill and reputation of your business. The important thing to remember…
From crypto hitting the stratosphere to the new space race, here are the year’s standout developments in innovation. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY MONICA GUAN We’ve gained an uncomfortable familiarity with the Greek alphabet from COVID-19’s latest variants, our grocery bills have…
Discover the latest developments in artificial intelligence and brush up on your intellectual property strategy — from the comfort of your own home. From the ethics of developing new technologies to breakthroughs in healthcare, the January calendar has online events…
Copyright protects literary, dramatic, musical or artistic works, and includes computer code as a literary work. The broad categories include things like books, paintings, drawings, photographs, architecture, movies, and music. Copyright prohibits others from copying your protected work without your…
Thanks to the proliferation of the use of chips in consumer electronics and the global chip shortage, the terms “design for availability” and “design for procurement” have become part of the tech startup lexicon. Many early-stage startups working on product…
MARKHAM, Ontario - January 25, 2022 – ventureLAB and the Regional Municipality of York have partnered to expand the Hardware Catalyst Initiative, Canada’s only lab and incubator for hardware and semiconductor companies. York Region’s investment of $1.5 million over five…
Join ventureLAB and OCI as they share how you can leverage 5G to accelerate your business!About this eventAt this session, you will learn how ENCQOR and OCI can offer innovative SMEs free access to a world class testbed and the…
Patents, trademarks and copyrights are often the stars when it comes to intellectual property. However, industrial design registrations and trade secrets can be just as valuable. It’s important not to overlook these types of IP as they can offer a…
Montreal tech company Effenco is winning the race to net zero by upgrading some one of the auto industry’s worst polluters. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY MONICA GUAN When David Arsenault was a mechanical-engineering student at the École de technologie supérieure in…
Do you dream of one day taking your brilliant idea to the next level? Maybe someone will even pay you a lot of money for that business? Well, it’s definitely possible, but it’s not always easy. It means serious dedication,…
Northern Commerce and Fanshawe College are partnering for the third consecutive year to support local businesses and Fanshawe Students with The Northern Digital Marketing Challenge. Students gain hands-on marketing experience helping local businesses in a competition that challenges them to…
Vik Lall, Head of Engineering at Windsor’s Formedge Manufacturing, says their company has the capacity and expertise to service a variety of markets as well, including construction, railway, and the electrical grid. It’s making the connections within these industries that…
Obviously, climate change isn’t the only challenge that Canada and the world are facing and it’s not the only challenge that our start-ups are addressing. We’ll expand on solutions to some of these other challenges in future posts but here’s…
Software integration company InFlight Corp., which has a development office in Kitchener, has been acquired by Skuid of Chattanooga, Tenn. for undisclosed terms. Founded in St. Catharines in 2013, InFlight integrates older enterprise applications with more current technologies and software…
Canadian climate tech ventures — some of the top startups and scale-ups in the world — are electrifying vehicles, trapping CO2 in concrete and pioneering fusion power. Call it an embarrassment of riches. For the last five years, the Canadian…
ORIGINAL POST, Karyn Lorence, brock.ca, January 24, 2022 DirtMarket founders and Brock graduates Emma Kirwin (BA ’21) and Asad Jalib (BBA ’20) have been hard at work building their company from the ground up — and the tech industry has…
What does this actually mean? As an entrepreneur, when you’re starting out, you can be the person of all trades – performing every position in the company. While you’re building a foundation, this makes sense. There are limits to what…
Spark Centre is looking for skilled and dynamic leaders to join our Board!Spark Centre is looking for energetic business professionals to fill open positions who can provide strategic guidance and other specific skill sets while working with other members of…
Phoenix, is a mission-driven digital healthcare platform for men. Phoenix is dedicated to improving the relationship men have with their health, while building the future of patient-centric healthcare in Canada from diagnosing to delivery. Phoenix is backed by some of…
WATERLOO, ONT., Feb. 1, 2022 — Dejero has announced a new partnership with X2nSat, a leader in satellite communications across the Americas, with satellite gateways located in California and New Mexico. The collaboration will provide Dejero’s North American customers with…
Reflect and commemorate this February with these panel discussions, conferences and educational talks. February is Black History Month, a time to recognize the past and present contributions of Black people in Canada — as well as a time to reflect…
ORIGINAL POST, Aisha Malik, techcrunch.com, February 1, 2022 VendorPM, a Toronto-based marketplace that connects property managers with reputable vendors, has raised $6 million in seed funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners. The software-enabled marketplace aims to modernize the way property…
On March 8th, 2022, London Small Business Centre, Women in Communications and Technology, TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario, London Economic Development Corporation, and the London Chamber of Commerce will come together to present Smashing Barriers — Breaking and Building for Everyone,…
The 2022 edition of WEtechAlliance’s Tech Awards are now accepting nominations from the public to help recognize individuals and companies at the forefront of technology and innovation in Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent. The Tech Awards, part of the fifth annual…
Congratulations to Spark Centre client Hop in Technologies on their acceptance into the Canadian Technology Accelerator Smart Cities Program for Mexico and Spain! Hop In Technologies are one of ten selected Canadian companies that will be participating in the 15-week…
Toronto company Peak Power is already setting the E.V. dream in motion, relieving the grid on the road to net zero. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY MONICA GUAN It’s a truism of the car-buying world: a new vehicle is a terrible investment.…
Calling all Indigenous entrepreneurs! StrikeUP Canada has partnered with us and we are proud to support a new Indigenous Programfor the StrikeUP 2022 digital conference on Thursday March 3, 2022! This new initiative elevates Indigenous entrepreneurs while also providing a…
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