Toronto Founder Institute accepting applications for virtual accelerator program until November 8
Pre-seed startup accelerator Founder Institute has opened applications for its Toronto Tech Corridor 2021 accelerator program,…
Following delay, federal government to reopen virtual consultations on open banking
Canadaâs Department of Finance has reopened its consultations on open banking with industry stakeholders, according to an…
Five cleantech startups win $15,000 at Earth Tech demo night
Five Canadian ventures offering cleantech solutions have taken home a cumulative $15,000 at Climate Venturesâ Earth Tech…
Today in acquisitions: Kindred Systems, DoctorCare, Rover Parking, Lex Cortex
Over the past week, five Canadian tech startups have been acquired, including DoctorCare, Rover Parking, CoHealth, Kindred…
NACO looks to push into Yukon, releases recommendations for the region
As part of a broader national expansion plan this year, the National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) is now looking to increase…
Canadian universities offer new program to help commercialize deep tech research
A new program aimed to help researchers validate and find commercial value in their ideas has officially launched at three…
Accelerator Centre expands cleantech program to align with UN Sustainable Development Goals
The Kitchener-Waterloo-based Accelerator Centre (AC) has expanded its cleantech program to support companies aligned with the…
Government making changes to CanExport SME program to cover COVID-related costs
The federal government is set to announce changes to its CanExport SMEs program aimed to help Canadian businesses amid the…
Wealthsimple set to launch new ETF for Muslim investors in 2021
Toronto-based Wealthsimple has revealed plans to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF), which the startup says will offer investors…
Terramera looking to build $730 million centre focused on fighting climate change through Agtech
Vancouver-based Agtech startup Terramera has revealed plans to create a new $730 million global centre focused on fighting…
Canada Learning Code receives $500,000 from RBC Foundation
Canada Learning Code, a non-profit organization that promotes digital literacy and coding education, has received $500,000…
Ontario Securities Commission to launch regulatory sandbox for startups
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is establishing a provincial âregulatory sandboxâ which will allow startups to…
Willful acquires competitor WillowBee as it prepares for expansion to new provinces
Toronto-based Willful, which provides online will and estate planning, has acquired Ottawa-based WillowBee, an online will…
Neha Khera departs 500 Startups for partner role at 2048 Ventures
Neha Khera, once-partner at 500 Startups, has joined US-headquartered pre-seed stage investment firm 2048 Ventures as partner.…
Jonah Group launches remote workplace safety tool
Repopulating offices in the COVID-19 era has emerged as a key challenge for Canadian companies, particularly as the country…