Q&A: Animikii’s Jeff Ward on #DataBack and what the world can learn from Indigenous tech
Animikii’s Niiwin platform is being developed to reclaim, organize, and safeguard Indigenous data.
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With launch of new app, BC startup Bridge looks to digitize reconciliation
Bridge Impact AI uses Indigenous-sourced data to provide resources for reconciliation practices.
Workplace AI adoption accelerates among Indigenous peoples
Toronto Metropolitan University report shows rate of Indigenous workers using AI outpacing counterparts.
How Brodie Rec is turning recreational basketball into a $10-million growth story
Toronto app that helps you feel like a basketball star wants to be in 100 North American cities by the end of 2027.
Quantum eMotion to acquire fellow Canadian cybersecurity firm Plurilock
Quantum-focused Montréal firm wants to use Victoria-based counterpart to broaden cybersecurity offerings.
Ex-General Fusion employee raises $4 million USD for fusion diagnostics startup Daedal
Toronto-based firm provides plasma measurement systems for fusion companies.
Sentinel R&D CEO says drone company is “selling directly to the Ukrainians”
Defence tech company previously signed deal with Airlogix to supply Canadian drones to Ukraine.
French VC firm AdBio expands into Canada with Montréal office
Québec fund Fonds de solidarité FTQ is backing AdBio’s 120-million-euro Fund III.
ThoughtWire explores sale after debt-fuelled growth strategy fails
Toronto software firm has struggled to bounce back from COVID-19 and high debt burden.
Biossil hits unicorn status with new OpenAI-led financing
Toronto-based biotech raises $153 million USD to give discarded drug candidates an AI-assisted second chance.
Tailscale, Windscribe co-sign open letter asking feds to further amend Bill C-22
Canadian and European tech companies still have concerns over federal “lawful access” bill.
UniUni seeks new round of private funding as SPAC deal falters
Delivery company enters term sheet with existing investor after MAK Acquisitions challenges deteriorating finances.
Laura Lenz appointed new head of OMERS Ventures
Longtime VC replaces Saar Pikar after third executive departure in three years.
Feds give Mitacs $162 million for AI internship program for smaller Canadian businesses
Federal government will fund 10,000 paid placements for students and recent graduates in AI-related fields.
Waabi COO says company’s autonomous trucks are ready for deployment
Lior Ron foresees deployment across the Southern US by next year after Volvo completes technical validation.