Hexoskin signs contract with Canadian Space Agency to monitor astronaut’s health in space
Wearable technology is quickly becoming more integrated into daily life. Fitness trackers and smartwatches are just the beginning…
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C100 announces 22 companies selected for 48Hrs in the Valley December 2016 cohort
C100 has selected the 22 companies that will take part in its 48Hrs in the Valley program, which brings Canadian startups to…
L-SPARK now exclusively a SaaS-scaling accelerator
When L-SPARK launched two years ago, the goal was to support early stage SaaS businesses looking to scale their companies.…
BC tech sector gets ‘A’ grade nationally, but big picture is more mixed
In another sign that the west coast’s tech industry is surging ahead, the BC Tech Association (BC Tech) together with…
Apple reportedly working on self-driving car project in Ottawa
Apple is reportedly working on its self-driving car project in QNX’s backyard. Bloomberg reports that Apple has opened a…
Today in AI: Machine learning heavyweights launch AI startup factory, D-Wave co-founder reveals stealth AI company
Two big machine learning stories popped off this morning. Here are the latest developments sure to continue setting up Canada…
Collage believes taking care of your employees should be easy
It’s a tenet of small business that oftentimes the process of running your business can distract from the needs of your business.…
Lazaridis Institute announces 10 companies accepted into its Scale-Up program’s first-ever cohort
After doing a national tour with the goal of recruiting startups to join its Scale-Up program, the Lazaridis Institute has…
nanoPay raises $10 million Series A to expand the MintChip platform globally
Earlier this year, Toronto-based nanoPay announced that it was acquiring MintChip, a digital currency created by the Royal…
Impak Finance says it’s launching Canada’s first socially-responsible bank
Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. Consumers are becoming more and more engaged. They want to buy local, from…
How AngelList Syndicates will work in Ontario
Yesterday, BetaKit reported the Ontario Securities Commission’s (OSC) decision to allow Ontario investors to lead and…
LEAGUE, SecureKey lead list of Canadian companies atop FinTech 100 list
Fintech Innovators, a collaboration between FinTech investment firm, H2 Ventures and KPMG Fintech, today announced the 2016…
Startup Canada Podcast: Rebel.com’s Rob Villeneuve says culture and brand are a reflection of each other
Rob Villeneuve’s DNA reveals a tech geek, a branding guru, and a startup culture maven. When joining Rebel.com six years…
New Frank + Oak 50/50 Founders’ Fund promises funding equality to entrepreneurs
Today, Frank + Oak announced the launch of its 50/50 Founders’ Fund as part of its effort to support early stage entrepreneurs,…
Wave raises $14.6 million with goal to grow team to 150 and continue mobile development
Toronto-based FinTech startup Wave announced a $14.6 million investment today, led by BDC’s IT Venture Fund. HarbourVest…