Dalhousie University gets Canada’s first I-Corps program to commercialize science research
Atlantic Canada will be home to the first-ever Canadian Innovation Corps (I-Corps), a program of the US-based National Science…
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Kik’s Christopher Best on being the underdog and building in Canada (#BetaKit1on1)
In our latest instalment of #BetaKit1on1, we turn to Christopher Best, chief technology officer and co-founder at Kik. In the…
Shopify launching A Day with Shopify conference in five cities, including Vancouver
After hosting a successful one-day conference in Bristol, United Kingdom last year, Shopify announced that it is bringing “A…
CEO Lauren Haw shares how past careers prepared her for the acquisition of Zoocasa
At the latest TechToronto, Lauren Haw, CEO at Toronto-based Zoocasa shared how her previous jobs taught her important lessons…
Report: 76 percent of retailers believe mobile is the future
Mobile commerce has grown rapidly in recent years, with many consumers going to websites and dedicated apps to make purchases.…
Youth-led startups SpitStrips, Candy Cutlery representing Canada at SAGE World Cup
SAGE Canada, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping teenagers become entrepreneurs, announced the winners of The STAGE…
Canada’s privacy commissioner speaks against invasive electronic device searches at US border
The Canadian privacy commissioner is taking a stance in the ongoing debate surrounding Bill C-23. The bill, sponsored by Canada’s…
HeyOrca raises $2 million to build up US presence and double headcount
St.John’s-based HeyOrca has announced $2 million in follow-on seed funding from Killick Capital and Pelorus Venture Capital.…
Alongside leads Branham Group’s list of top 25 up-and-coming Canadian companies
The Branham Group, an Ottawa-based industry analyst and strategic advisory firm, has released its list of Canada’s top…
Two Canadian startups land a spot at Google Demo Day
Two Canadian startups have landed a spot at Google Demo Day: Waterloo-based TritonWear, which developed a wearable device that…
Today in funding ($5M): Vanbex, ProntoForms
This week, startups across Canada got a boost with rounds of funding. Here’s the latest on who raised how much, and from…
Hack To Start Ep.151: Nathan Bashaw, co-founder and CEO of Hardbound
Nathan Bashaw is the co-founder and CEO of Hardbound. After discovering the world of startups during college, and driven by…
Q4’s Darrell Heaps says “hustle and grind” are key to growing a company
For Darrell Heaps, CEO of Toronto-based Q4, having a “hustle and grind” mentality is crucial to growing a startup.…
Lazaridis Institute accepting applications for second cohort of Scale-Up Program
The Lazaridis Institute is now accepting applications for the second cohort of its Scale-Up Program. The program, which will…
TouchBistro raises $16.3 million Series C to continue North American expansion
Toronto-based TouchBistro has raised $16.3 million in a Series C round led by two major firms. The round was led by Napier…