Two Canadian tech companies named as finalists in 2019 SXSW Pitch competition
The eleventh annual South by Southwest (SXSW) Pitch competition has announced 50 finalists, and two Canadian companies, an…
QuadrigaCX owes its clients $250 million CAD that the company cannot access
In 2018, Vancouver-based QuadrigaCX was one of Canada’s largest crypto exchanges, now in 2019, the company is beset by…
Motorleaf partners with greenhouse supplier Cultilene to provide AI to growers
Montreal-based startup Motorleaf has announced a partnership with Dutch greenhouse supplier Cultilene, to offer commercial…
Vector Institute to offer $17,500 AI master’s scholarships in Ontario
The Vector Institute announced Friday, it will award up to 115 scholarships to students who are pursuing a full-time AI-related…
Despite growth and optimism, businesses are losing out due to talent shortage, report finds
According to the 2019 Hays Canada Salary Guide released last month, two-thirds of employers anticipate the thriving economy…
Ritual announces international expansion into UK and Australia
Toronto-based food ordering app Ritual has expanded internationally into the UK and Australia, with further plans to move into…
Government providing $500,000 for innovative businesses in Québec
The Government of Canada this week announced the launch of the Canada Economic Development (CED) for Québec Regions Fast Forward…
Engagement platform Thoughtexchange raises $4 million
Rossland, B.C.-based startup engagement platform Thoughtexchange announced on Thursday, the closing of an approximate $4 million round…
Canadian cleantech Genecis wins $10,000 at BASF’s inaugural Innovation Pitch Series
Toronto-based biotechnology startup Genecis was selected as the winner of BASF Canada’s first Innovation Pitch Series for…
Vidéotron integrates with Lexop in first partnership between Quebecor subsidiary and an early stage startup
Montreal-based startup Lexop has announced the integration of its solution within the customer-accounts department of telecommunications…
Twelve Canadian firms named to 2019 Global Cleantech 100 list
Twelve Canadian companies have been selected for the 2019 Global Cleantech 100 list, an annual guide to the world’s top…
District M closes $12 million with adtech industry in flux
Montreal-based adtech company, District M, has announced a $12 million Series A round of funding. The new round includes an…
Ecofuel Fund completes second close, expands to $40.6 million
Montreal-based seed-stage cleantech VC Ecofuel Fund recently announced its second closing, bringing its total investor commitments…
Aislelabs announces new Payment Wi-Fi feature for retail enterprises
Toronto-based Wi-Fi marketing and retail analytics startup Aislelabs has announced a new Payment WiFi feature, aiming to help…
North now shipping Focals smart glasses
Kitchener-based North has officially started shipping its augmented reality Focals glasses. North currently has stores in Toronto…