One year in, Cobourg accelerator Venture13 defines the small-town tech success story
In the world of Canadian tech, there’s a tendency to focus on the big names, big money, and big cities. But this viewpoint…
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A list of 21 Ontario tech programs killed by Ford government cuts
Earlier today, BetaKit broke the news that the Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) made significant layoffs in light of the…
Jess Joss tapped as CEO for alliance of Ontario angel investor groups
Jess Joss has been named as the first CEO of a three-way angel group alliance between the Golden Triangle Angel Network (GTAN),…
Yaletown Partners’ Sophie Gupta explains firm’s role in Equality Fund
The federal government recently invested $300 million to launch the Equality Fund, a new initiative created by three organizations,…
Sidewalk Labs update: Waterfront vote delayed, new public funds needed, critics turn to Digital Charter
Sidewalk Labs’ plans to develop Toronto’s Quayside neighbourhood are expected to experience a new three-month delay.…
Palette Skills receives $1 million from government for worker reskilling
Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Navdeep Bains today announced $1,117,879 in funding for Palette Skills,…
Government names three funds receiving $50 million through VCCI cleantech stream
The Government of Canada has chosen the funds that will be receiving portions of the newest stream of the Venture Capital Catalyst…
Following government cutbacks, OCE makes significant staff cuts
The Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) has significantly reduced its staff, BetaKit has learned. OCE confirmed the layoffs,…
Federal government opens fifth stream of Strategic Innovation Fund
Applications are now being accepted under the fifth stream of the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF), which will focus on supporting…
As SEC files suit, Kik’s Ted Livingston argues loss would be “disastrous” for crypto
The United States’ Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially charged Kik over its 2017 initial coin offering…
AI-powered Damon Motorcycles raises $2.5 million Seed round
Vancouver-based Damon Motorcycles, a company that creates safety innovations for motorcycles using sensor fusion, robotics,…
Northleaf closes $300 million VCCI-backed Venture Catalyst Fund II
Northleaf Capital Partners has announced the final close of its Northleaf Venture Catalyst Fund II, meeting its cap target…
BDC looks to “double down” on industrial tech with $250 million venture fund
BDC Capital has launched a $250 million Industrial Innovation Venture Fund to invest in tech companies and entrepreneurs working…
How Synapse recovered after losing two co-founders
The ‘Startup Growth Series’ showcases stories of entrepreneurs that have overcome obstacles in order to expand their businesses…
Lightspeed CEO Dax Dasilva talks impactful leadership at C2 Montreal
During C2 Montreal, one of the biggest annual conferences on innovation in the city, the concept of impactful leadership was…