Communitech announces first cohort of female-led companies for its Fierce Founders Accelerator
Communitech has announced that nine companies will be joining the first cohort of its recently launched Fierce Founders Accelerator,…
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IBM launches Toronto-based innovation space as part of $54 million Innovation Incubator Project
IBM, in partnership with Ontario Centres of Excellence and the Government of Ontario, has launched the IBM Innovation Space,…
FreshBooks releases first major design change since 2003 launch
In early February, FreshBooks CEO Mike McDerment revealed in an open letter to customers that the company was planning on launching…
University of Waterloo opens research facility to improve electric car research
A new research and testing facility opened today at the University of Waterloo to look into building cleaner, smarter vehicles.…
RED Academy calls launch of six-month full stack developer program a first in Canada
To keep up with the growing demand for versatile skills in the Canadian tech workforce, digital media and technology school…
500 Startups brings Distro Dojo program to Toronto to get companies ready for their Series A
Since announcing its $30 million fund for Canadian startups in March, 500 Startups has shown no signs of slowing down in its…
Founder Institute Ottawa inviting startup community to contribute to a map of startup resources
Ottawa’s Founder Institute wants to create an ecosystem canvas — and it’s inviting the local startup community…
Uber Canada and Revera targeting seniors without smartphones with launch of UberCENTRAL
Uber Canada and Revera, a Mississauga-based owner of 500 senior living properties across Canada, the US, and the UK, announced…
Financeit launches direct-to-consumer option to give its merchants more flexibility in financing
Toronto-based Financeit announced the launch of Financeit Direct, opening up its platform to more businesses. Traditionally,…
Rose Rocket wants to modernize the trucking industry with its transportation management software
The trucking industry isn’t exactly regarded as one that’s eagerly embracing technology — all that many working in this…
Toronto-based Kinetic Cafe launches ecommerce platform at Aldo’s World Trade Centre location
The Canadian-based retail technology lab Kinetic Cafe is launching its ecommerce platform alongside the international shoe…
Sun Life Financial launches digital health solutions division
Days after the company relinquishes a top executive to the digital health startup League, Sun Life Financial has expanded its…
Shopify-owned Kit launches chatbot on Facebook Messenger
According to a report from Venturebeat, Shopify has launched a chatbot on Facebook Messenger through Kit CRM. Shopify acquired…
The Next Big Thing launches entrepreneurship bootcamp for teenagers
The Next Big Thing, an organization most well-known for its eight-month intensive fellowship program, announced the launch…
Open Sky Incubator the latest startup hub hoping to support #WaterlooRegion startups
With the presence of renowned universities, a supportive Canadian startup community, and hubs like Communitech that allow companies…