As Google and Cohere expand multilingual AI offerings, experts warn of “plausible BS”
Human translators still needed alongside automated tools, experts say, citing legal and safety risks.
Meet Christopher Skeete, Québec’s new minister responsible for finishing Fitzgibbon’s work
Halfway through Québec’s five-year innovation strategy, private funding and productivity are still pain points.
Vantage Points: Scott Langille says the next generation of BC tech needs help
Atelier co-founder launches V2, a new collective to connect BC entrepreneurs across disciplines.
Québec launches $4.5-billion CAD Grand V funding initiative for sustainable innovation projects
Program offers debt and equity financing for companies looking to increase productivity and green-ify operations.
While US moves forward on open banking, Canadian FinTechs met with more “zombie” discourse
Float CEO argues Canada’s reluctance to implement open banking is hurting SMBs.
Montréal healthtech startup with transatlantic ties raises $43 million CAD for RNA-based cancer immunotherapies
Investissement Québec and Fonds FTQ supported Epitopea’s pre-Series A round.
Québec’s early-stage ecosystem eyes American investment amid fundraising woes
“Living dead” companies last too long in the Canadian ecosystem, said CDPQ’s Tom Birch.
Bitcoin infrastructure unicorn Blockstream raises $289 million CAD to boost mining operations
Repeat investor Fulgur Ventures led the financing round, bringing the Bitcoin giant’s total funding to over $822 million…
Montréal-based Trustii raises $2.8 million CAD to boost employee risk management software
An all-Québec contingent of AQC Capital, Accelia Capital, and Boréal Ventures backed the seed round.
Flinks co-founders trade open banking for open utility with new startup Deck
Latest API endeavour garners $6.2 million CAD in funding from Golden, Luge, & Better Tomorrow Ventures.
Government-backed Montréal innovation hub Ax-C gets boost from private sector
Launching spring 2025, Ax-C has an additional $5.25 million CAD in support from Bell, Google, Desjardins, and FTQ.
Québec Tech’s new mission prompts ecosystem vibe check at Startupfest
New focus on late-stage, export-ready scaleups sparks debate on how best to support tech in province.
Startup Montréal touts international vision with rebrand to Québec Tech
Québec Tech has received $7 million CAD from the Québec government to help startups scale internationally.
Community-led bid to buy back Notman House unsuccessful
BDC and IQ accepted another bid for the Montréal startup hub, but it’s unclear by who.
Startup Open House returns to its roots after acquisition by MTL NewTech
The one-day showcase is hoped to draw up to 900 attendees.