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Feds invest over $16 million in trio of Prairies-based cleantech research projects

Josh Scott April 1, 2026

Natural Resources Canada backs energy innovation across Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Alex Riehl April 1, 2026

Combined company expected to process $130 billion in annual payment volume.

Alex Riehl April 1, 2026

Project supports AI R&D for “sovereign knowledge management.”

Bryan Watson April 1, 2026

Bryan Watson breaks down the potential to bolster Canadian productivity in Canada’s new budget.

Madison McLauchlan April 1, 2026

Startup opening sustainable microfactory for water cold packs that will run in complete darkness.

Jesse Cole March 31, 2026

Quantum computer will be operated by the Centre for Quantum Topology and Its Applications.

Alex Riehl March 31, 2026

Angel investor group proposes early-stage fund matching and infrastructure programs as part of federal VC strategy.

Josh Scott March 31, 2026

Montréal company to integrate Minimum’s carbon accounting tech and grow European footprint.

Jesse Cole March 31, 2026

Jeff Cates had former leadership roles at Intuit Canada, Apple, and HP.

Isabelle Kirkwood March 31, 2026

Markham’s tech sector is helping Aretek produce the data regulators need to greenlight 3D printing in construction.

Alex Riehl March 31, 2026

The AI race will take a toll on power grids. ThinkLabs wants to use its own AI to help.

Alex Riehl March 31, 2026

First cohort of senior U of T scientists aims to bolster studio’s industry expertise.

Jesse Cole March 30, 2026

Rural startups will make their case in Estevan’s third rural pitch competition.

Madison McLauchlan March 30, 2026

Montréal company lands deal shortly after shakeup in Capital One partnership.

Jacqueline Loganathan March 30, 2026

What started as a founder’s commitment to youth employment now drives product development at SimplyCast.