Innovation challenges launched to help southwestern Ontario tech rebuild, recover from COVID-19
TechAlliance, in partnership with the Pillar Nonprofit Network and Libro Credit Union, has launched two challenges aimed at…
Vancouver FinTech startup working with financial institutions to facilitate federal COVID-19 loans
Vancouver-based FinTech startup JUDI.AI is working with its credit union clients to roll out a digital solution supporting…
Top Hat launches free version of platform as universities move to online learning
Toronto-based Top Hat is launching a free version of its platform in addition to several new virtual classroom capabilities,…
Clio, Trulioo, Terramera among finalists for 2020 BC Technology Impact Awards
The BC Tech Association has announced the finalists of the 2020 Technology Impact Awards (TIAs), an event that recognizes innovative…
Atlantic Canada’s Propel accelerator shifts to continuous intake model
New Brunswick-based online accelerator Propel is shifting to a continuous intake model, meaning startups can begin the accelerator…
Give-a-Seat adapts charity platform to promote Quebec products during COVID-19
Montréal-based Give-a-Seat, a charity startup that sells tickets to local events, is adapting its platform to promote local…
Hamzah Nassif joins Real Ventures as second partner in Toronto
Montréal-based early-stage venture capital firm Real Ventures has appointed Hamzah Nassif as the venture capital firm’s…
Today in funding: Provision Analytics, Ackroo, MergeBase, Obie.ai
Four Canadian startups have announced fresh funding rounds to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised how much,…
Report: Startups could fuel the recovery of Canada’s economy
Job losses in the tech sector could dramatically damage productivity across Canada, according to a new report commissioned…
BrainBox AI raises $12 million ‘pre-Series A’ to expand into new markets
Montreal-based BrainBox AI, which has developed technology that allows a building’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning…
Perimeter Medical Imaging receives $10.4 million CAD grant, appoints new CEO, CFO
Toronto-based healthtech and artificial intelligence startup Perimeter Medical Imaging (PMI) has received a $10.4 million CAD…
Shopify launches consumer-facing shopping assistant app
Ottawa-based e-commerce company Shopify has launched Shop, a consumer-facing mobile assistant shopping app designed to create…
Canadian coding schools urge feds to expand eligibility for COVID-19 student relief measures
Two Canadian coding schools, Lighthouse Labs and Juno College of Technology, are urging the federal government to include private…
Foodora to cease operations in Canada, citing highly saturated market
Restaurant meal delivery company Foodora will close its business in Canada after five years of operation. The company cited…
Applications open for 75% Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
The federal government has opened applications for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS), the $73 billion program aimed…