Today in company updates: Flipp partners with non-profits, Symbility partners with Deeplearni.ng
This week, several Canadian startups have made announcements, launching new products, partnerships, and more. Here’s the…
Canadian Startup News
Springboard Atlantic and Invest Atlantic launch pilot program to bring more investment to Atlantic Canada
Springboard Atlantic and Invest Atlantic are partnering on a project to bring more funding to early-stage Atlantic Canada startups,…
Ask an Investor: What are the best alternatives to venture capital?
Welcome to a BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors Roger Chabra and Katherine…
Amazon reportedly closing leasing deals for Toronto and Vancouver offices
Amazon is on the verge of closing leasing deals to open new offices in Toronto and Vancouver, according to a report by The…
Groupe Média TFO creates blockchain prototype to track copyrights on creative work
The Canadian government’s Groupe Média TFO announced that it is creating a “Blockchain TFO,” a new royalty model…
Today in key hires: You.i TV announces new CFO, FutureVault appoints former YEXT executive as CRO
Two Canadian startups have announced major additions to their team. BetaKit pulled together this roundup to give you the latest…
Yes, men and women are wired differently. This is why we must work for equality in STEM
In her column published by the Globe and Mail, neuroscientist Dr. Debra Soh defends the 10-page anti-diversity manifesto by…
NACO wants to know what entrepreneurs think about early-stage support in Canada
NACO is looking for entrepreneurs to participate in a survey that will inform its 2017 Report on Early-Stage Support for Canadian…
Diply’s Kirstine Stewart, MaRS IaF’s Michelle McBane among speakers at TribalScale’s TakeOver Conference
In October, TribalScale is hosting its first TakeOver Innovation Conference, which is dedicated to discussing how technology…
Report: Canada is top choice for US tech workers considering relocation due to Trump Administration
A new report from Hired, a jobs marketplace for tech workers, has found that US President Donald Trump’s administration…
TWG wants a Product Manager who can handle end-to-end projects
As tech companies lead the way in building Canada’s innovation economy, BetaKit does its part to help fill the talent gap…
Ada Support’s Mike Murchison says companies should experience customer pain points before building software
At the latest TechToronto, Mike Murchison, CEO of Toronto-based Ada Support, talked about how startups can determine the value…
Innisfil saved $73,500 through Uber public transportation partnership
It’s a problem that’s common across Canada’s small towns: Poor public transportation options. For people without cars,…
Quantwave to represent Canada at She Loves Tech Beijing finals
Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. Last week, She Loves Tech’s competition, co-founded by Lean In China and…
Picniic launches data-tracking virtual assistant to help families stay organized
Vancouver-based Picniic, a digital platform that brings families’ activities and data into one single platform, has launched…