RetiSpec leveraging University of Minnesota tech to detect earlier-stage Alzheimer’s
The University of Minnesota and Toronto-based medical imaging company RetiSpec have announced a collaboration and licensing…
Canada FinTech Forum seeing 10 startups pitch for $230,000 in prizes
Finance Montréal will be hosting the sixth edition of the Canada FinTech Forum from October 29 to 31 at the Palais des congrès…
Canadian government launches Digital Academy for public service workers
The Canadian government has created a Digital Academy specifically for public service workers. Hosted at the Canada School…
Assent Compliance raises over $131 million CAD in Series C round
Ottawa-based supply chain data management company Assent Compliance has announced the close of over $131 million CAD ($100…
Six neurotech startups receive $50,000 from Ontario Brain Institute
The Ontario Brain Institute’s early-stage neurotechnology entrepreneur awards have officially been announced. The ONtrepreneurs…
Launch Academy creating AR/VR hub
Vancouver technology incubator Launch Academy has announced a new facility for virtual reality (VR) and immersive technology…
Breather launches Offices for companies seeking longer-term space
Breather has announced the launch of Breather offices, an expansion of its flexible space offering specifically designed for…
Today in hires: League hires chief people officer, Tulip hires two new executives
Two Toronto tech companies have announced major leadership additions to their team. Here’s the latest update on who’s going…
Victory Square launches Grow Tech Labs cannabis accelerator
Canada’s newest cannabis tech accelerator, Grow Tech Labs (GTL), is opening its doors for workshops and accepting applications…
Applications open for Connection Silicon Valley women in tech program
Connection Silicon Valley, which helps Canadian startups connect with the Silicon Valley ecosystem, has announced that applications…
Foxquilt raises $1.2 million to help people save on insurance by buying in groups
Toronto-based Foxquilt has announced a close of $1.2 million in a seed round led by Extreme Venture Partners. The company was…
Facebook’s Digital News Innovation Challenge awards $100,000 to 5 startups
The Facebook Journalism Project, in partnership with the DMZ and the Ryerson School of Journalism, has announced the results…
Lightspeed launches index to help businesses find growth opportunities
Montreal-based retail point-of-sale company Lightspeed has unveiled a Retail Success Index (RSI), which is meant to help businesses…
Sustainable Produce Urban Delivery opens 74,000 square foot grocery delivery warehouse
Sustainable Produce Urban Delivery (SPUD)—a marketplace dedicated to helping people access organic grocery online—has launched…
Computer vision engineer tops Indeed Canada list of hardest-to-fill tech jobs
According to a new Indeed Canada report, the tech talent gap remains a harsh reality as Canada’s tech sector scales and the…