DMZ launches advisory council to develop new programs for Canadian entrepreneurs
Canada is in the midst of an economic shift. As the country continues moving towards a knowledge-based economy, internationally-renowned…
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Shopify acquires Waterloo-based Boltmade to accelerate development of Shopify Plus
Today, Shopify announced that it acquired Waterloo-based Boltmade, a product design and development consulting firm. Shopify…
UBC partners with Creative Destruction Lab to help scale West Coast startups
The University of British Columbia’s Sauder School of Business has announced it is partnering with the Creative Destruction…
John Chen says the disrupted BlackBerry will revive itself on #TheDisruptors
Earlier this week, BlackBerry announced that it would outsource the future development of its hardware to its partners, instead…
CSI appoints Adil Dhalla as executive director and Karine Jaouich as COO
The Centre for Social Innovation (CSI) Toronto announced that it has appointed Adil Dhalla as its new executive director, with…
Ask an Investor: Dissect my deck (CareGuide)
Welcome to a new BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors Roger Chabra and Katherine…
#WaterlooRegion’s Dozr eyes U.S. market following $2.5 million seed round from FairVentures
Kitchener-based Dozr, an online platform for construction and agricultural equipment owners, has announced the close of a $2.5…
Startup jobs of the week: Sago Mini, Canopy Labs, I Live Yoga, Naborly Inc., Exact Imaging
Every day, Canada’s best startups post their latest and greatest job opportunities on the BetaKit Job Board. From early stage…
Montreal welcomes Startup Open House with open arms
Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. Last Thursday, it was possible for both those interested in keeping…
Entrepreneurship rising in Ontario, but more women report fear of failure preventing them from starting businesses
Two recent reports point out two interesting developments in Canadian entrepreneurship — the growing reliance on apps to…
Experience Tectoria wants to show you why Victoria is Canada’s next big startup hub
It’s early afternoon, and many entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts are moderately rested and ready for a long night of great…
Today in startup updates: Shopify, BuildDirect, BroadbandTV & Encircle
This week, several startups have made announcements regarding the launches of new divisions, apps, and platforms for their…
Montreal’s Ecofuel accelerator announces Fall 2016 cohort
Montreal’s Ecofuel accelerator has announced the five cleantech startups accepted into its fall 2016 cohort. The five companies…
CAMP Accelerator brings 10 Canadian companies to Beijing to scale internationally
While many early stage companies in Canada tend to focus on growing within a familiar North American market, according to many…
Accelerator Centre offers tools and work space for startups at new hardware innovation lab
Waterloo’s Accelerator Centre has opened its new hardware innovation lab in downtown Kitchener. The lab, which opening shortly…