Samsung opens second Montreal-based AI lab, moves into Mila
South Korean electronics giant Samsung has moved into the Montreal Institute for Learning Algorithms (Mila), opening its 2,000-square-foot…
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CVCA Awards recognize venture capital impact at Invest Canada 2019
The Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA) recently announced the winners of its annual Deal of the…
On the heels of $42 million raise, Koho launches Premium cashback account
Toronto-based FinTech Koho is now offering Koho Premium, a new cashback program for Canadians through its pre-paid card. Koho…
Quebec-based Supercluster Scale AI launches call for projects
The Quebec-based AI-powered supercluster, Scale AI, has launched a call for projects across Canada looking for industries to…
Intelex to be acquired by Industrial Scientific in massive $570 million USD deal
Toronto-based Intelex Technologies, an Environmental, Health, Safety and Quality (EHSQ) SaaS company, has been acquired for…
Canadian Growth Hackers: Neo’s Kyle Sergeant on the power of strong choices
In this series, brought to you by the Toronto-based native advertising technology company StackAdapt, you’ll join Vitaly…
Canada, EU sign transatlantic supercluster collaboration agreement
On Thursday the Government of Canada and the European Union signed an administrative arrangement creating “transatlantic…
Government adds $10 million to Women Entrepreneurship Fund to support 100 more projects
The federal government is investing an additional $10 million to bolster the Women Entrepreneurship Fund (WEF), and will support…
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…
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…