Launch of Montreal’s Digital Spring celebrates the intersection of fashion and tech
Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. The official launch of the Digital Spring’s season, a platform that promotes…
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Future of Venture Capital panel says gov’t pace could inhibit effectiveness of VCCI
A frequent rallying cry of tech ecosystem across Canada, whether proclaimed by investors, founders, or politicians, is “it’s…
BCIC-New Ventures Competition offering $300,000 in prizes to early-stage BC tech startups
Startups in BC have until tonight at 11 p.m. PST to apply for the BCIC-New Ventures Competition. Not-for-profit New Ventures…
Scholastic acquires Charlottetown-based Ooka Island
In a Facebook post, Ooka Island marketing director Joelle MacPhee revealed that the company has been acquired by Scholastic.…
Amazon Web Services opens applications for $50,000 City on a Cloud Innovation Challenge
Applications are open for Amazon Web Services’ (AWS) City on a Cloud Innovation Challenge, which awards up to $50,000…
Report: Canada has “unique” potential to lead in AI, but must address gaps in private sector funding and internet access
The Digital Finance Institute (DFI) has released a report examining the state of AI in Canada compared to the rest of the world.…
Blockgeeks Lab hosting $25,000 blockchain hackathon with ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin
Blockgeeks Lab, an online education platform for blockchain technology, announced its Blockchain Hackathon where developers…
Canadian innovators can receive $50,000 through James Dyson Foundation’s 2017 competition
University students and graduates (within four years) in product design, industrial design, and engineering could have a chance…
Hack To Start Ep.144: Andrew Pelling, founder of pHacktory
Andrew Pelling is an award-winning scientist, professor, TED Senior Fellow, and entrepreneur. His work and innovations have…
LANDR partners with ASCAP to provide unlimited mastering to 600,000 composers
LANDR, a Montreal-based audio mastering platform, is partnering with the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers…
Now an international company, Dax Dasilva explains why Lightspeed is committed to Canada
In 2005, Dax Dasilva saw an opportunity to develop point-of-sale software that would give small retailers a chance to compete…
Real Matters files to go public on the Toronto Stock Exchange
Markham-based Real Matters filed on Monday to go public on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The last Canadian tech company to go…
Startup Canada Podcast: Lovell Corp. CEO on inspiring young entrepreneurs
Fourteen-time award-winning thought leader, two-time TEDx Speaker and CEO to Lovell Corporation, Kelly Lovell is a youth motivator…
MTL NewTech panel says open data will enable Montreal to be a smart city
Named the world’s top intelligent community by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) in 2016, it’s clear that Montreal…
Federal panel calls for $1.3 billion in new funding for science research, system overhaul
A federal science panel is asking for $1.3 billion to be put into the research system, after completing its study of finding…