Five Canadian startups crack CB Insights’ 2022 AI 100 list
Four out of the five Canadian companies come from Toronto.
BlackBerry extends partnership with Magna to work on advanced driver assistance systems
“It’s no longer just about the safety of the vehicles, but about the safety of the software on which they run.”
Shopify, Crypto.com partnership allows merchants to accept crypto payments
Shopify has been quietly adding crypto payment integrations to its platform.
Google opens applications for third cohort of Startups Accelerator Canada
The program is one of the six Google accelerators available to Canadians.
Fable raises $13.4 million CAD, launches accessibility training program for businesses
Meta, Walmart, Microsoft among Fable’s client base.
Forma.ai raises $57.8 million CAD in Series B round for sales compensation platform
Forma aims to turn sales compensation into science using AI.
Ecobee launches new smart thermostats with built-in air quality monitoring
The new smart thermostats are Ecobee’s latest launches post- acquisition.
mPowered partners with Ocean Set to build blockchain-powered ocean data marketplace
The marketplace is meant to allow orgs to profit from sharing data securely.
Habitat Learn acquires Temmer to offer computerized note taking for students
Temmer provides speech and print interpretation services to business, educational institutions, and individuals.
Fobi AI inks deal to acquire Basket and bolster coupon aggregator offering
Fobi goes shopping for its second couponing solution.
CarbiCrete tops up Series A funding to $23.5 million
Originally developed at McGill University, CarbiCrete’s tech produces cement-free, carbon-free concrete.
Bolt Logistics rebrands to GoBolt, expands supply chain network to US
GoBolt hopes third name’s the charm as it eyes new global markets.
Alberta IoT secures $1.5 million from PrairiesCan, Alberta Innovates for accelerator programs
Alberta IoT’s funding is the latest in several government commitments to Alberta’s tech sector.
Vector Institute awards nearly $2 million in scholarships for Ontario AI students
Vector wants to take a bite out of the tech talent crunch.
Australia-based Spacer acquires WhereiPark to fuel North American expansion
WhereiPark gets acquired as Spacer gears up for widening international footprint.