#EmpireFinTech panel says government slowness on regulation leading to loss in blockchain talent
While FinTechs have enjoyed a reputation for disrupting financial institutions, with the rising popularity of blockchain and…
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Ask an Investor: Should I move for my startup?
Welcome to a BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors tackle the tough questions…
Small data, big problems, and the future of machine learning: NetraMark’s Dr. Joseph Geraci
As part of a regular series powered by Microsoft, BetaKit interviews prominent Canadian CTOs speaking earnestly on the biggest…
Announcing the Startup Canada award winners for Ontario
Startup Canada has announced the Ontario Startup Canada Award winners, which recognizes regional entrepreneurs that stand out…
Energia Ventures accepting applications for energy and cybersecurity-focused accelerator
New Brunswick accelerator Energia Ventures is accepting applications for the second cohort of its three-month accelerator program.…
TransPod partners with European companies to develop international hyperloop standards
Toronto-based TransPod, a startup dedicated to creating a hyperloop system, has entered an international agreement with several…
Nova Scotia launches $15 million early-stage VC fund
The Nova Scotia government has announced a new $15 million early-stage venture capital fund. The fund will be led by Patrick…
Mojio partners with Bosch to co-develop connected car services
Vancouver-based Mojio, a SaaS provider for connected cars, is partnering with German multinational Bosch to co-develop a suite…
ApplyBoard raises $17 million to improve int’l student applications with AI
Waterloo-based ApplyBoard, an AI-enabled marketplace that allows international students to apply to study at higher education…
Canadian Business Growth Fund launches with initial capital commitment of $545 million
The Canadian Business Growth Fund has announced the official launch of its fund. Created by a group of Canadian banks and insurance…
CryptoKitties launches KittyVerse to attract more third-party developers
Vancouver-based CryptoKitties has announced the launch of its KittyVerse platform, which allows third-party companies to launch…
Kik launches gamified features to drive Kin adoption
Just over a year after launching Kin, Kik announced a series of new features to drive adoption of its cryptocurrency. Specifically,…
Propel ICT launching virtual startup acceleration program
Moncton-based Propel ICT has announced the details of its redesigned accelerator program called Incite. Incite will be a 12-month,…
L-SPARK seeking SaaS, IoT, and cloud startups for fifth accelerator cohort
Ottawa-based SaaS accelerator L-SPARK has opened applications for its fifth cohort. L-SPARK’s accelerator program provides…
Waterloo’s Applied Brain Research named World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer
Waterloo-based Applied Brain Research (ABR), which develops neuromorphic AI software tools and applications, has been named…