University of Waterloo launches new quantum initiative, merging academia and industry
The University of Waterloo has launched a new program that brings academia and industry together to collaborate on developing…
Valent Low-Carbon Technologies raises $30 million led by Kensington Private Equity Fund
Valent Low-Carbon Technologies, a Canadian cleantech company focused on renewable fuels and refinery processes, has received…
Pet tech startup Pawzy wins Queen’s University pitch competition
A newly launched pet tech startup from Toronto has won its first pitch competition, earning the top prize after competing against…
ScribbleLive acquired by Brazil-based Rock Content
Toronto-based ScribbleLive has been acquired by Latin-American content marketing startup Rock Content. The price of the deal…
Today in hires: TextNow, d1g1t, Volta
Three Canadian tech companies have brought on new team members to add to their leadership. Here’s a breakdown of who is joining,…
Alberta Innovates launches new VR health innovation program amid recent cuts, layoffs
Alberta Innovates, a provincially-funded research and development organization, has launched what it is calling a “first-of-its-kind”…
SkipTheDishes co-founder launches “venture-builder” for Prairies startups
SkipTheDishes co-founder, and former CEO, Chris Simair has launched a new “venture-builder” to help co-create and support…
Shift closes $1 million CAD seed round, appoints first CEO
Victoria-based startup Shift has officially closed $1 million CAD in seed funding for its workplace productivity desktop app…
Digital Technology, ScaleAI Superclusters reveal latest projects
The Digital Technology Supercluster has announced its newest project, focused on water monitoring, revealing the organizations…
RBC launches environmental initiative to support cleantech innovations
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has launched a new initiative involving a coalition of charitable organizations and technology experts…
Toronto-based intimates startup Knix raises $5.7 million in funding
Toronto-based Knix Wear, which has developed what it calls comfortable intimates for women, has raised $5.7 million in financing,…
Mavencare launches ‘first-of-its-kind’ portal for real-time access to home care patient data
Toronto-based Mavencare, a home care technology company that aims to connect seniors to home healthcare services, has launched…
Today in funding ($10.26 million): Winterlight Labs, Casca
Two Canadian startups have announced fresh funding rounds to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised how much,…
Applications now open for 2020 HealthBound startup competition
The Biomedical Zone (BMZ), a healthtech incubator produced in partnership between Ryerson University and St. Michael’s…
MindFuel to host geekStarter robotics program in Calgary this November
MindFuel will be hosting its geekStarter robotics program on November 23, with the goal of helping students and teachers expand…