How TECHNATION thinks we can solve Canada’s tech talent gap
Canadian companies have over 40,000 open tech roles–and they needed them filled yesterday.
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A checklist for building sustainable rural tech hubs
Rural tech hubs offer flexibility, but need flexible entrepreneurs to thrive.
Oneka raises $12.5 million CAD, prepares to deliver desalination devices along the Pacific coast
Oneka says it can produce fresh water with zero greenhouse gas emissions using the power of waves.
Secoda closes $19-million CAD Series A to scale its data management AI copilot
As prompts supplant search, US investors Craft Ventures and Abstract Ventures back Secoda’s new AI-powered tools.
Waabi partners with Uber Freight to deploy its autonomous trucking tech
Waabi’s self-driving solution has already hit the road in Texas as part of 10-year agreement.
Vooban closes CDPQ investment to fund acquisitions and North American expansion
This marks the 12-year-old Québec AI firm’s first external funding.
GrowerIQ secures $1 million from Government of Canada to expand its cannabis-tracking system
FedDev Ontario funding follows GrowerIQ’s recent Barbados government contract.
Netcoins loses $343,000 in second security breach within 17 months
“Bad actor” makes off with hundreds of thousands from the cryptocurrency platform’s operational float.
ZayZoon closes Series B to fuel continued US expansion of earned wage access business
ZayZoon nabs $34.5 million USD in debt and equity to help workers access a cash-advance alternative to payday loans.
Nàdarra Ventures makes $20-million first close in new Canadian biotech fund for sustainable chemicals development
Backed by Farm Credit Canada and Natural Products Canada, fund target is $50 million.
Aquanow launches AQN Digital Ventures Fund to back next generation of blockchain startups
Fund has already invested more than $1 million in seven companies, including BoomFi and Mash.
Monark closes $1.5 million led by Storytime Capital to modernize leadership development
Former leadership-development consultants aim to engage leaders earlier and more continuously with tech.
ALL IN to showcase Canada’s AI at major conference
More than 60 case studies of Canadian AI projects and 100 AI startups will be featured.
Simmunome secures $2 million to make clinical trials more efficient with AI
Montréal startup’s backers include Theodorus, Eurêka, BKR Capital, Sandpiper, and ACET Capital.
Deep Genomics adds life sciences veteran as CEO to support its evolution into a biopharma firm
Brian O’Callaghan to lead Toronto firm as founder transitions to chief innovation officer.