Desjardins wants to invest $500 million over five years in Quebec-based SMEs
Desjardins has announced the creation of the Desjardins Capital SME fund, which will be managed by Desjardins Private Wealth…
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Canadian team wins $51,000 international James Dyson Award
A Canadian team was won the international James Dyson Award for the second time since the competition’s inception. The…
Ontario investing $80 million in autonomous vehicle innovation network
Ontario is investing $80 million over five years in the autonomous vehicle innovation network (AVIN) in Stratford. The province…
Lyft confirms Toronto expansion by end of year
Lyft has officially announced its expansion into Toronto by the end of the year, according to the CBC. The expansion — the…
W|W: The Wearable Weekly – Bringing AR to Android
Welcome to The Wearable Weekly, your trusted guide to all things wearable tech. If you only have time to read one thing about…
Facebook launches personal fundraising feature in Canada
Facebook has announced that fundraising for personal causes is now available to Canadian users. The feature has previously…
Ontario launches tool to help Canadian businesses with international exports
The Ontario government has announced a new business portal, Magnet Export Business Portal, which it believes will boost access…
VarageSale fails to monetize in time, acquired by VerticalScope
Earlier this week, VarageSale announced that it had been acquired by Toronto-based VerticalScope for an undisclosed amount.…
Canadian medtech needs more early-stage funding
As any startup knows, access to capital is the single most consistent impediment to the incubation and growth of young companies.…
Real Ventures announces new COO and Director of Communications
Real Ventures has announced the addition of two new roles in an effort to expand the reach of its work. Roula Zaarour is the…
Startup Weekend Ottawa wants to help students build their companies
Carleton University will be hosting Startup Weekend Ottawa, an entrepreneurial initiative to help students develop a real…
Volta Labs holds first pitch event in Halifax for chance to receive $25,000 investment
Volta Labs’ first Volta Cohort Pitch Event is set to take place on November 14 in Halifax. From the 15 startups that…
Canada’s Privacy Commissioner says schools should prioritize privacy education
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) has released an open letter to the Council of Ministers of Education…
Ask an Investor: How do I evaluate and communicate my competition?
Last week, Christian mentioned you should remove VC firms who have invested in your direct and indirect competitors from your…
On the government tech trail at #FWD50
On October 11 of this year, Canada relaxed the rules on what it takes to become a Canadian citizen. The new requirements —…