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By Jessica Galang October 3, 2016

D-Wave Systems reportedly raises $21 million

According to a report from The Globe and Mail, Burnaby-based D-Wave Systems has raised $21 million. The company, which develops…

By Douglas Soltys October 3, 2016

FinTech is one of the hottest tech sectors in Canada, and with a new event series, MaRS is looking to capitalize on the interest.…

By Tom Emrich October 3, 2016

Welcome to The Wearable Weekly, your trusted guide to all things wearable tech. If you only have time to read one thing about…

By James Doyle October 3, 2016

This week we have a full intro. No audio problems this time. The show starts with a short discussion on D.R.Y (don’t…

By Jessica Vomiero October 3, 2016

Canada is in the midst of an economic shift. As the country continues moving towards a knowledge-based economy, internationally-renowned…

By Jessica Galang October 3, 2016

Today, Shopify announced that it acquired Waterloo-based Boltmade, a product design and development consulting firm. Shopify…

By Amira Zubairi September 30, 2016

The University of British Columbia’s Sauder School of Business has announced it is partnering with the Creative Destruction…

By Amira Zubairi September 30, 2016

Earlier this week, BlackBerry announced that it would outsource the future development of its hardware to its partners, instead…

By Amira Zubairi September 30, 2016

The Centre for Social Innovation (CSI) Toronto announced that it has appointed Adil Dhalla as its new executive director, with…

By Roger Chabra September 30, 2016

Welcome to a new BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors Roger Chabra and Katherine…

By Amira Zubairi September 30, 2016

Kitchener-based Dozr, an online platform for construction and agricultural equipment owners, has announced the close of a $2.5…

By Caitlin Hotchkiss September 30, 2016

Every day, Canada’s best startups post their latest and greatest job opportunities on the BetaKit Job Board. From early stage…

By Gabrielle Drouin September 30, 2016

Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. Last Thursday, it was possible for both those interested in keeping…

By Jessica Galang September 30, 2016

Two recent reports point out two interesting developments in Canadian entrepreneurship — the growing reliance on apps to…

By Wyatt Fossett September 29, 2016

It’s early afternoon, and many entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts are moderately rested and ready for a long night of great…