With $3-million pre-seed round, Xatoms launches pilot projects to purify water with quantum chemistry
Toronto-based startup hopes to become leading AI platform for photocatalyst discovery.
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Former Graphite Ventures analyst to launch new Vancouver incubator Althra
Althra aims to create more space for early-stage, generalist tech founders to build.
G7 leaders conclude summit with commitments on AI and quantum
The Prime Minister’s Office promised more than $200 million in financial support.
FCAC commissioner shares update on Canada’s open banking future, but makes no timeline commitments
Agency is developing consumer awareness strategy, accreditation process, regulator tells Open Banking Expo.
What founders need to know about raising in 2025
Two Osler partners share their biggest takeaways from the 2024 Deal Points report.
Carbon Upcycling lays foundation with $24.5-million round led by Chicago-based impact investor Builders Vision
The convertible note round will fund Calgary cleantech startup’s project pipeline and corporate growth.
Photonic to open UK quantum R&D centre to aid international expansion
BC quantum computing startup already has backers on both sides of the Atlantic.
US private equity firm Vista ups stake in Assent at reported $1.3-billion USD valuation
Company spokesperson denied that Assent had been acquired, but declined to break down post-deal ownership structure.
New School Foods to expand beyond plant-based salmon to other meat alternatives
The Toronto startup has opened its doors for a tour of its food tech and launched a new parent company.
StatsCan finds AI adoption has doubled in businesses, but hasn’t yet affected headcounts
Survey data precedes wave of AI-first policies from giants like OpenText and Shopify.
June Health launches menopause platform nationally to connect women with healthcare through employer plans
Digital health platform aims to streamline access to menopause symptom treatment.
Toronto-Waterloo, Vancouver, Ottawa drop in Startup Genome’s 2025 global ecosystem rankings as Montréal, Calgary hold steady
Report finds some Canadian startup hubs have lost ground amid trade tensions and wobbly VC market.
Cohere bringing AI into public sector through partnerships with Canadian, UK governments
AI startup says it will heed Prime Minister’s call to make government “more productive and efficient.”
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Your map to navigate a jam-packed week in Toronto tech.
CVCA calls for Digital Services Tax pause to avoid retaliatory US tax changes
Multiple industry groups wary of “dire downstream effects” for Canadian investors, companies.