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,…
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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…
RBC investing $2 million into Israel-based cybersecurity research centre
RBC announced that it is investing $2 million into research at Israel’s Ben-Gurian University (BGU) Cyber-Security Research…
Collision event at MaRS builds anticipation for Toronto and 2019
Last night, Collision’s organizers hosted an event at the MaRS Discovery District to get the local tech ecosystem excited…
Shopify will power BC’s online cannabis sales
According to a report from the Canadian Press, Shopify will power the ecommerce platform for British Columbia’s cannabis…
AngelList launches Angel Funds in Canada
US-based startup investment platform AngelList will bring its Angel Funds service to Canada this week, BetaKit has learned.…
Government names five fund-of-funds receiving portion of $350 million through VCCI
The Canadian government has announced the first round of funds that would receive funding through the Venture Capital Catalyst…
Atomic Reach raises $3.4 million bridge round to help marketers improve copy with AI
Toronto-based Atomic Reach has raised $3.4 million in a bridge round to support its product development, build strategic partnerships,…
Shopify acquires Return Magic to help retailers automate refunds
Shopify has announced that it has acquired Return Magic, which builds item return software for 2,500 Shopify merchants. Return…
Hack To Start Ep.198: Ben Jabbawy, founder of Privy
Ben Jabbawy is the founder of Privy, a suite of tools designed to help marketers and ecommerce businesses increase their marketing…
Three Canadian companies among 2018 Thiel Fellows
The Thiel Foundation has named 20 people into the 2018 class of Thiel Fellows, including three Canadian Fellows. The Fellowship…
Former Mexican president joins Knowledgehook board of directors
Vicente Fox, the 55th president of Mexico, has joined the board of directors for Waterloo-based Knowledgehook. Knowledgehook‘s…
Can’t make the Startup Train to Startupfest? Try the Cannabus instead
For those who can’t make the Startup Train from for Startupfest, Toronto-based cannabis entrepreneurs are in luck: Startupfest…