Catalyst137 project in #WaterlooRegion set to be largest IoT innovation centre in the world
At 475,000 square feet, the planned Catalyst137 innovation centre is set to be world’s largest IoT innovation hub. Catalyst137…
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Fredericton-based Resson raises $14M Series B from McCain Foods, Monsanto Growth Ventures
Fredericton-based Resson, which helps agriculture service providers and individual growers boost productivity with predictive…
SaaS North conference launches to connect Canada’s thriving SaaS community
L-SPARK and Cube Business Media are partnering to launch SaaS North, Canada’s first SaaS-focused conference. SaaS North…
Scotiabank partners with Kabbage to offer small business loans
Scotiabank customers in Canada and Mexico will now be able to apply for a small business loan up to $100,000 after a partnership…
Startup Canada Podcast: Philipp Postrehovsky on cashing in on FinTech
Rent, for most, is the single biggest payment people make in a month. According to Vancouverite Philipp Postrehovsky, it’s…
Joist lays off 60 employees as company relocates to San Francisco
Toronto-based Joist is relocating to San Francisco. While approximately 30 employees have or will soon be making the move to…
Frank + Oak launching womenswear line in fall 2016
Frank + Oak is officially moving beyond its focus of being the go-to fashion brand for men. The company announced that it’s…
Ottawa-based Graphite Software raises $8 million Series B
Ottawa-based Graphite Software, a mobile virtualization provider, has announced the completion of an $8 million series B. The…
nanoPay envisions a cashless world with launch of MintChip digital cash platform
As mobile payments become more popular, the variety of payment options accepted by retailers continues to grow. Today, nanoPay…
Retinad co-founder Samuel F. Poirier is the first French Canadian to be named a Thiel Fellow
Montreal-based Retinad co-founder Samuel F. Poirier is the first French Canadian to be named a Thiel Fellow. Retinad is an…
Government of Ontario launches five-year strategy to support social enterprises
At the Allstream Centre in Toronto, Brad Duguid, Minister of Economic Development and Growth unveiled a five-year strategy…
ModiFace releases chat bot as part of mission to dominate beauty industry with tech
Chat bots are already well on their way to becoming the next app — companies are leveraging them to help with varying aspects…
Vancouver Tech Podcast Ep. 31: Microsoft
Drew and James open the show with a plug for a cool job, a short discussion on a recent company acquisition, and some reflection…
Hack the North returns this September to connect 1,000 students from around the world
For the third year in a row, Hack the North, Canada’s biggest hackathon, is back for another year of hacking and experimenting.…
InnoBahn winners show Montreal startups solving problems for big business
In April, The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal announced the launch of InnoBahn, a series of events encouraging startups…