The gender pay gap in Canadian tech has tripled
Plus: OpenText lays off 1,200 employees as part of restructuring plan.
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Patent suit sees Canadian court rule in favour of Farmers Edge
AGI had alleged Farmers Edge infringed on its patent for a “Farming Data Collection and Exchange System.”
Federal government invests in seven hydrogen-focused cleantech projects in Alberta
Aurora Hydrogen, Quantiam Technologies, Innova Hydrogen receive a collective $5 million.
Economic development agencies dole out $30 million to AgTech, AI, EV development
Wyvern, Pure Life Carbon, and Aethon Aerial Solutions among those supported by latest PrairiesCan, FedDev funding.
ISED invests $120 million to build out CMC Microsystems’ semiconductor network
The FABrIC network looks to provide resources to foster semiconductor innovation in Canada.
Tall Grass Ventures closes $32-million VC fund for early-stage Canadian AgTech startups
TGV sees room to be “translators” and connect other investors to the AgTech sector.
Here’s where you can find all the Startupfest 2024 after-parties
Canadian tech has its choice of parties, mixers, and workshops to attend in Montréal this year.
OpenText lays off 1,200 employees as part of restructuring plan
CEO plans to add 800 new roles in sales, professional services, and engineering.
OMERS sells medical testing giant LifeLabs to American firm Quest Diagnostics for $1.35 billion
LifeLabs will retain its brand, Canadian headquarters, and management after the acquisition is closed.
The Firehood, Pond-Deshpande Centre launch program to support Atlantic Canada women, non-binary founders
firestarter will send 10 companies to participate in Elevate Festival this fall.
Canadian-founded, New York-based AI startup Clay closes $63-million CAD Series B
Launched by McGill grads, Clay aims to help automate sales.
Picketa expands to help farmers in 13 US states analyze plant tissue
Picketa’s flagship offering can now analyze corn, a key crop for US farmers.
Montréal selected to host 2024 Kauffman Fellows Summit with top Canadian tech leaders
The globetrotting summit says it attracts hundreds of VCs interested in investment and partnership opportunities.
Eric Sprott-backed Argo Digital Gold secures strategic investment from WonderFi, Paxos
Funded by industry leaders, Argo aims to offer “seamless crypto-to-gold trading.”
Trader Corporation and Freelance.ca strengthen their online marketplaces through new acquisitions
Freelance.ca scoops up Workhoppers, while Trader purchases Collateral Management Solutions.