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H|T: The Healthtech Times – Is another Theranos coming?

Amira Zubairi February 5, 2019

The Healthtech Times is a weekly newsletter covering healthtech news from Canada and around the globe. Subscribe to H|T using…

The New Brunswick Innovation Foundation names semi-finalists of Breakthru competition

Sera Wong February 5, 2019

The New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) has announced 10 semi-finalists for its 2019 Breakthru Competition. NBIF holds…

Government of Canada invests $6 million in clean-air technology

Meagan Simpson February 5, 2019

Navdeep Bains, minister of innovation, science and economic development (ISED) recently announced a $6 million investment in…

Meridian set to launch its new digital bank, Motusbank

Sera Wong February 4, 2019

Meridian has been given the green-light by the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions to move ahead with its…

QuadrigaCX owes its clients $250 million CAD that the company cannot access

Isabelle Kirkwood February 4, 2019

In 2018, Vancouver-based QuadrigaCX was one of Canada’s largest crypto exchanges, now in 2019, the company is beset by…

Relay Ventures promotes Jake Cassaday to partner

Meagan Simpson February 4, 2019

Early-stage VC firm Relay Ventures has announced the promotion of Jake Cassaday from associate partner to partner. Cassaday…

Motorleaf partners with greenhouse supplier Cultilene to provide AI to growers

Isabelle Kirkwood February 4, 2019

Montreal-based startup Motorleaf has announced a partnership with Dutch greenhouse supplier Cultilene, to offer commercial…

A|I: The AI Times – Uber’s next generation of AI algorithms

Amira Zubairi February 4, 2019

The AI Times is a weekly newsletter covering the biggest AI, machine learning, big data, and automation news from around the…

Vector Institute to offer $17,500 AI master’s scholarships in Ontario

Isabelle Kirkwood February 4, 2019

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

Isabelle Kirkwood February 4, 2019

According to the 2019 Hays Canada Salary Guide released last month, two-thirds of employers anticipate the thriving economy…

Canadian startup news of the week (02/03/19)

Amira Zubairi February 3, 2019

Welcome to BetaKit’s startup stories of the week! Here, you will find the week’s most important news, features,…

OSMO receives $1 million from National Bank to support Montreal startup ecosystem

Meagan Simpson February 1, 2019

The OSMO Foundation announced Thursday it has received a $1 million contribution from National Bank in a partnership that looks…

Ritual announces international expansion into UK and Australia

Isabelle Kirkwood February 1, 2019

Toronto-based food ordering app Ritual has expanded internationally into the UK and Australia, with further plans to move into…

OpenText acquires Catalyst Repository Systems for $98 million CAD

Meagan Simpson February 1, 2019

OpenText has announced its acquisition of cloud-based software company Catalyst Repository Systems Inc. for more than $98 million…

Government providing $500,000 for innovative businesses in Québec

Isabelle Kirkwood February 1, 2019

The Government of Canada this week announced the launch of the Canada Economic Development (CED) for Québec Regions Fast Forward…

“We want to partner with you,” Canadian military procurer tells startup founders

Software startup Polygrade emerges from stealth to build AI for home warranty claims

Federal government launches new national AI council

Canada Rocket Company breaks ground on large engine test facility in London

How Brodie Rec is turning recreational basketball into a $10-million growth story

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H|T: The Healthtech Times – Is another Theranos coming?

The New Brunswick Innovation Foundation names semi-finalists of Breakthru competition

Government of Canada invests $6 million in clean-air technology

Meridian set to launch its new digital bank, Motusbank

QuadrigaCX owes its clients $250 million CAD that the company cannot access

Relay Ventures promotes Jake Cassaday to partner

Motorleaf partners with greenhouse supplier Cultilene to provide AI to growers

A|I: The AI Times – Uber’s next generation of AI algorithms

Vector Institute to offer $17,500 AI master’s scholarships in Ontario

Despite growth and optimism, businesses are losing out due to talent shortage, report finds

Canadian startup news of the week (02/03/19)

OSMO receives $1 million from National Bank to support Montreal startup ecosystem

Ritual announces international expansion into UK and Australia

OpenText acquires Catalyst Repository Systems for $98 million CAD

Government providing $500,000 for innovative businesses in Québec

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