Ernst & Young announces regional finalists for Entrepreneur of the Year program
Four months after opening nominations for its Entrepreneur of the Year award, which is meant to recognize Canada’s top…
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Montreal-based Polystyvert raises $4.9 million from Cycle Capital, Anges Québec members
Polystyvert, a polystyrene recycling company, announced that it’s closed $4.9 million in financing. The round included…
#smallrooms Podcast: Daniel Klass of Klass Capital on Alternatives to VC
Rob Kenedi has a coffee with Daniel Klass, managing partner of Klass Capital. Daniel details his non-standard approach to investment,…
#DellSMBchat explains how small businesses can do more with less
Last week, BetaKit and Dell partnered to host a Twitter chat looking at ways that startups at every stage could maintain their…
Hack To Start Ep. 104: Taylor Conroy, founder of Change Heroes and Journey333
Taylor Conroy is the co-founder and CEO of two social enterprise startups: Change Heroes and Journey333. Before diving into…
Study: Ontario government support of clusters key to encouraging economic growth
According to a new study, government support successful clusters in certain regions across Ontario will be key to driving economic…
Government of Ontario accepting applications for $20 million Health Technologies Fund
The Government of Ontario announced that its $20 million Health Technologies Fund is accepting applications from Ontario-based…
The Next Big Thing launches entrepreneurship bootcamp for teenagers
The Next Big Thing, an organization most well-known for its eight-month intensive fellowship program, announced the launch…
Open Sky Incubator the latest startup hub hoping to support #WaterlooRegion startups
With the presence of renowned universities, a supportive Canadian startup community, and hubs like Communitech that allow companies…
Sampler only Canadian startup selected for Unilever’s Foundry50 in Cannes
Fresh off becoming the newest Canadian member of 500 Startups, Toronto-based Sampler has just returned home from another honour:…
Vancouver Tech Podcast Ep. 33: Tableau Software
Drew and James open the show with a discussion about “beer o’clock”, and whether that is inclusive, exclusive,…
With $1 million in funding, Toronto-based Drop hopes to dominate North America’s loyalty market
Until now, Derrick Fung is more likely known as the CEO of Tunezy, a platform that allows musicians to market experiences —…
Canadian government investing $7.1 million in four Atlantic Canada projects encouraging innovation
Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Navdeep Bains announced an investment of up to $7.1 million in four…
Startup Canada Podcast: Mike Iwasiow on the 35 hour work week
Canadian entrepreneur, consultant, and software developer Mike Iwasiow knows the secret to creating a sustainable work-life…
DMZ to work with Mexican gov’t to strengthen ties between Mexican and Canadian startups
Following Mexican president Enrique Peña Nieto’s visit to Ottawa for the North American Leaders’ Summit, the DMZ and Ryerson…