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Coding non-profit Actua receives $10 million from government’s CanCode program
The Canadian government is providing $10 million to Actua, which provides STEM education programs to Canadian youth. The funding…
BDC report: Canadian businesses plan to invest $140.5 billion in their growth this year
Small and medium-sized businesses plan to invest $140.5 billion in their companies this year to sustain growth, according to…
CIRA offering $1 million in grants to organizations that increase internet safety
The not-for-profit in charge of maintaining the ‘.Ca’ domain has announced $1 million CAD in community funding. The Canadian…
Canada.AI hub wants to track the country’s AI ecosystem
A group of Canadian AI institutions have launched Canada.ai, a web platform showcasing Canada’s progress in this emerging…
Iris Automation raises $10 million Series A to help drones avoid collisions
Iris Automation has raised a $10 million CAD Series A from Silicon Valley firm Bessemer Venture Partners. David Cowan from…
Globalive Technology Partners and Nuuvera using blockchain to ensure safety in cannabis products
Globalive Technology Partners has announced that it is working with Brampton, Ontario-based Nuuvera, which is working on commercial…
Uber Canada’s new GM on changing the company’s public perception
Make no mistake, Uber had a rough 2017. Between continued allegations about drivers committing sexual assault, sexual harassment…
Ask an Investor: How do I manage remote workers?
Welcome to a BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors tackle the tough questions…
Toronto’s UPPLift pilot program seeking tech solutions for city infrastructure challenges
This week, the city of Toronto is participating in the launch of UPPLift, an urban pilot program (UPP) seeking tech innovations…
BC government investing $4.4 million in creating more STEM grads
The BC government is investing $4.4 million into its postsecondary institutions to increase the number of STEM students in…
Federal gov’t giving BDC $700 million to invest in cleantech companies
The federal government will give $700 million over the next five years to BDC for cleantech investments, according to a report…
Toronto only Canadian city to make #AmazonHQ2 shortlist
Out of 20 cities, Toronto is the only Canadian city to make the AmazonHQ2 shortlist. Toronto finds itself in company with cities…
Startupfest launching CannabisFest, CryptoFest in 2018 edition
Startupfest has announced that it is launching new Premium Fest verticals this year as it looks to dive deeper into emerging…
Vancouver-based InvestX fund now accepting cryptocurrency
Vancouver-based InvestX has launched a growth equity fund that will accept both traditional and cryptocurrency. The fund will…