University of Calgary researchers use AI to hunt new treatments for cattle parasites
Team secures $1.4-million NSERC grant for further development and validation.
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RBC acquires Pinch Financial to streamline its mortgage process
Pinch reportedly to operate independently and continue serving non-RBC clients post-merger.
Manitoba launches AI consultations as it weighs tougher privacy and youth protections
Minister Mike Moroz says new policy could include opt-in consent rules and possible age limits for AI access.
Canada could still win the AI race
AI experts argue the country’s structural advantages are finally becoming urgent strategic assets.
Walter acquired by Legora as legaltech sector consolidation continues
Walter team will join Swedish giant to rebuild company’s core technology into Legora’s platform.
Femtum thinks its semiconductor cutting lasers are better than yours
Québec startup raises $16 million to get its “practical” lasers inside more semiconductor manufacturers.
Gumloop sticks $50-million USD Series B round to let employees build their own AI agents
Despite leaving for San Francisco last year, Gumloop wants to rebuild its Canadian presence.
BDC expands Defence Platform to $6 billion and names a StrongNorth Fund leader
Feds inject $1.2 billion more into BDC’s strategy to help SMBs seize defence opportunities.
Xanadu in talks with government over potential $390 million for domestic quantum manufacturing
Project OPTIMISM would “significantly advance” company’s roadmap toward utility-scale quantum computing.
NanoTess lands Embecta deal to put its tech in 14,000 Canadian pharmacies
Calgary startup’s NanoSALV gel helps chronic wounds heal faster.
Alan raises fresh funding as it entrenches in Canada
French Insurtech firm raises 100 million euros to continue international expansion.
MDA Space seeks $300 million USD through IPO on New York Stock Exchange
Firm will keep TSX listing as it raises capital for growth and potential debt paydown.
Ontario Teachers’ venture growth portfolio posts 30 percent gains in 2025
As SpaceX and Databricks soared, private equity dragged on the pension fund’s results.
Plurilock eliminates CTO and COO, cuts exec pay as part of profitability push
Cybersecurity company hopes to achieve breakeven this year.
“When you deal with advanced technology, science fiction is not too far off.”
Calgary-based VizworX tackles complex R&D challenges while streamlining SR&ED claims.