NACO looks to push into Yukon, releases recommendations for the region
As part of a broader national expansion plan this year, the National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) is now looking to increase…
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Canadian universities offer new program to help commercialize deep tech research
A new program aimed to help researchers validate and find commercial value in their ideas has officially launched at three…
Accelerator Centre expands cleantech program to align with UN Sustainable Development Goals
The Kitchener-Waterloo-based Accelerator Centre (AC) has expanded its cleantech program to support companies aligned with the…
Government making changes to CanExport SME program to cover COVID-related costs
The federal government is set to announce changes to its CanExport SMEs program aimed to help Canadian businesses amid the…
Wealthsimple set to launch new ETF for Muslim investors in 2021
Toronto-based Wealthsimple has revealed plans to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF), which the startup says will offer investors…
Bessemer Venture Partners shares the six things every SaaS finance leader needs to know
Whether fundraising or spending for scale, startup finance leaders are critical members of the team. While titles might be…
Why 7shifts founder Jordan Boesch fired the majority of his customers
Jordan Boesch wants his customers to absolutely love what he builds for them. When he launched 7shifts in 2014, it was to help…
Terramera looking to build $730 million centre focused on fighting climate change through Agtech
Vancouver-based Agtech startup Terramera has revealed plans to create a new $730 million global centre focused on fighting…
Canada Learning Code receives $500,000 from RBC Foundation
Canada Learning Code, a non-profit organization that promotes digital literacy and coding education, has received $500,000…
Ontario Securities Commission to launch regulatory sandbox for startups
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is establishing a provincial âregulatory sandboxâ which will allow startups to…
Willful acquires competitor WillowBee as it prepares for expansion to new provinces
Toronto-based Willful, which provides online will and estate planning, has acquired Ottawa-based WillowBee, an online will…
Neha Khera departs 500 Startups for partner role at 2048 Ventures
Neha Khera, once-partner at 500 Startups, has joined US-headquartered pre-seed stage investment firm 2048 Ventures as partner.…
BetaKit Live: Willful and The Canadian Shield explain how to survive and thrive in 2020
It has been one trying year for startups and small businesses in Canada. Since the COVID-19 pandemic struck, only 28 percent…
The Lord Mayor of London wants Canadian tech to know the UK is open for business
In April, the Lord Mayor of London, William Russell, was to lead a trade mission to Toronto as part of ongoing plans to drum…
Jonah Group launches remote workplace safety tool
Repopulating offices in the COVID-19 era has emerged as a key challenge for Canadian companies, particularly as the country…