Canadian government invests $2.5 million in University of Alberta AI-supercomputing hub
The Government of Canada has announced $2.5 million in funding for the University of Alberta to establish an artificial intelligence-supercomputing…
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La Caisse invests $200 million in Montreal’s Plusgrade
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (la Caisse) is taking an equity interest totalling $200 million in Plusgrade, a provider…
Blue J Legal raises $9.3 million CAD to expand legal platform to the US
Toronto-based Blue J Legal has raised $9.3 million CAD in a series A round. The round was led by Relay Ventures, with participation…
ModiFace launches first app after L’Oreal acquisition
Beauty AR company ModiFace has launched a Virtual Nail Salon app for iPhone, enabling photo-realistic augmented reality simulation…
Capital One’s Gift the Code shows that both simple and complex tech solutions require user focus
Gift the Code is an annual hackathon run by Capital One dedicated to solving problems for non-profit and charity organizations…
Former Goldmoney subsidiary Menē goes live on the TSX
Jewelry company Menē has announced that it has commenced trading on the TSX Venture Exchange. The company has begun trading…
Patriot One acquiring threat recognition software EhEye
Toronto-based Patriot One Technologies is set to acquire New Brunswick-based EhEye, a video threat recognition software company.…
Six cleantech companies graduating from Energia Ventures accelerator
Fredericton-based Energia Ventures is set to showcase its 2018 cohort of cleantech companies by allowing them to pitch their…
Velocity Fund Finals announces winners of $25K and $5K competitions
The University of Waterloo’s Velocity Fund Finals (VFF) has announced the winners for its 23rd event. Membio, which is developing…
Digital Finance Institute announces FinTech & AI Awards winners
The Digital Finance Institute has announced the winners of its 4th annual Canadian FinTech & AI Awards, which recognize…
Startup Canada Podcast Ep.159: Being a small business-friendly government with Minister Mary Ng
Minister Mary Ng is a passionate community leader with 20 years of public service experience. Ng has worked alongside the government…
Report: SaaS investment in Canada hits $1.62 billion
Ottawa-based SaaS accelerator L-SPARK has released the results of its annual State of Canadian SaaS report, which leverages…
Applications for $50,000 TiEQuest 2019 competition now open
TiE Toronto has opened applications to TiEQuest 2019, its pitch competition open to startups at all stages. The competition…
Montreal’s YoungLeaders wants more teenagers to embrace entrepreneurship
Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. We live in a time where more programs are being launched to help entrepreneurial…
BC’s Digital Technology Supercluster receiving up to $153 million
The Canadian government has announced that British Columbia’s Digital Technology Supercluster will receive up to $153…