Gradient Spaces opens applications for second incubator cohort for 2SLGBTQ2IA+ tech founders
Previous participants include Monday Girl, Rime AI, Future Capital.
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World Health Organization, Canadian startup Firstline team up to combat global health threat of antibiotic resistance
The WHO’s AWaRe platform also has roots in Hamilton’s McMaster University.
Vector Institute taps seasoned executive Tony Gaffney to lead AI hub for next five years
The former CEO of Aon Hewitt Canada steps in after inaugural president steps down.
Tokens.com’s metaverse subsidiary acquires NFT minting platform CocoNFT
Metaverse Group aims to use CocoNFT’s platform to expand in the creator economy.
Ackroo acquires Simpliconnect to bolster client base
The payment solutions startup absorbs 60 clients in 350 locations in the process.
BetaKit is hiring across Canada
The publication of record for Canadian startups is growing and needs your talent.
Reports: Canadian VC investments in 2022 projected to lag behind 2021 figures, but still top 2020 funding
2022 only saw about a third of the VC funding that was disbursed in 2021.
Thomson Reuters closes acquisition of US tax software company SurePrep for $500 million
Deal marks latest in series of AI-focused acquisitions made by Thomson Reuters.
Shopify launches commerce stack for enterprise retail
Commerce Components will target retailers with billions in sales like Mattel, Staples.
Unbounce’s Peter Housley on hitting your targets in a downturn
Unbounce CMO says startup slashed its paid media strategy 30 percent.
Clio’s Natalie Archibald on creating digital-first workspaces
Clio’s VP of People says approach offers more flexibility, inclusion for employees.
Ocean Supercluster launches initiative to increase Indigenous participation in ocean economy
The global innovation cluster is contributing $230,000 for the first phase of the initiative.
Ontario commits $19 million to the province’s regional tech hubs to bolster EV manufacturing
ventureLAB, Communitech, Invest Ottawa, NORCAT among the recipients.
Darwin AI secures $8.1 million CAD to improve efficiency of electronics manufacturing
CEO says the global shortage of semiconductors and PCBs “favour disruption.”
Payments Canada pens open letter to Minister of Finance to expand organization’s membership eligibility
Koho, ATB Financial, Fintechs Canada part of call to include more startups in “formal system.”