Waymo to begin robotaxi pilot in Toronto, but with human drivers until 2028
US robotaxi giant will take a phased approach that aims to eventually serve riders autonomously.
Canadian Startup News
Maritime Launch Services conditionally approved to list on Toronto Stock Exchange
Company seeks public market visibility as it transitions Nova Scotia spaceport from “development to execution.”
Q&A: Senator Daryl Fridhandler on why Canada needs to better support its smaller businesses
Senate committee recently tabled eight recommendations to improve “the backbone of the Canadian economy.”
Why space is Canada’s gateway to European collaboration
Matija Renčelj on why space is the natural starting place for Canada and the EU to build on existing ties.
McKinsey alumni raise $2.5 million USD to build AI for industrial manufacturers
Toronto’s Aerium has set out to build “the next Siemens of the world.”
Steve Walton’s 3C merges with UK’s Datalec to build full-service data centre platform
Former CoolIT CEO will lead 3C Datalec, which is planning new facilities in Calgary, Austin, and Warsaw.
U of T’s Citizen Lab exposes “nightmare” spyware hack that requires no clicks from users
Report alleges Israeli spyware firm targeted Al Jazeera devices with “AdFection” scheme.
Molagri raises $5.2-million USD seed round to bolster work on pesticides that “evolve”
Funding will support hiring more scientists and conducting field trials.
The Canadian entrepreneur has changed. Has banking kept up?
Tangerine Bank’s Jodi Kovitz examines trends shaping modern entrepreneurship and the support builders seek.
Canada invests $50 million into Canadian Food Innovation Network
CFIN will use funding to help processors and manufacturers adopt Canadian-made technology.
Superwhisper, Cohere partner on meeting recorder for enterprise clients
Using Cohere models, meeting transcription and summaries can run locally on users’ devices.
Teens excited, hesitant about Canada’s proposed youth social media ban
High school students at Rally sit down with senator to sound off on social media regulation.
Cohere to acquire Czech AI cybersecurity firm Aisle, set up new cyber division
Deal will see Cohere deepen European presence with Prague office.
Canadian entrepreneurs are doubling down on growth despite tough market conditions: BDC
Survey finds that 78 percent of SMEs have growth ambitions, compared with 67 percent last year.
Feds make good on AI Strategy pledge with $500-million top-up for regional AI initiative
Total funding now sits at $700 million, with aims to support AI adoption and commercialization.