Thalmic has been issued US patents for its hologram lenses
Kitchener-Waterloo-based wearables startup Thalmic has been issued multiple patents by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Filed between 2016 and 2017, the patents…
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Keela raises $1.53 million to build non-profit tech
Vancouver-based Keela has raised a $1.53 million seed round led by Pallasite Ventures. Targeted to non-profits, Keela’s dashboard includes a CRM, an email marketing…
Startup Canada Podcast Ep. 151: Reigniting Northern languages using tech
When you prioritize language, you prioritize learning and opportunities. Ryan Oliver is empowering Nunavummiut children and communities in innovative ways. Through releasing an Inuktitut-language…
Brizi raises $2.5 million to bring jumbotrons to smartphones
Brizi Cam has closed $2.5 million in seed funding. The round was led by 2EP, one of the early investors in Harmonix, which developed…
Layer 6’s Jordan Jacobs: Canada needs to promote itself as an AI leader
Now in its second year, Elevate returns to Toronto September 21, promising to connect the Canadian startup ecosystem and deliver talks from tech leaders…
Responsive raises $1.1 million to help wealth managers predict client behaviour
Vancouver-basedResponsive has raised $1.1 million in a seed round led by Plug and Play Ventures, an early investor in PayPal, Dropbox, and Lending Club….
Uber to invest more than $200 million CAD in expanding Toronto presence
At an event held at the MaRS Discovery District today, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi announced a significant commitment from the company to build its…
CIX announces its top 20 innovative Canadian tech companies for 2018
The Canadian Innovation Exchange has named the Canadian startups chosen as its top 20 innovative companies for 2018. Companies are chosen by a selection…
Startup Canada Podcast Ep.149: Investing in women in tech with Michelle Scarborough
What does it take to become a trailblazer in Canada’s venture capital industry? Michelle Scarborough, Managing Director of Strategic Investments and Women in Tech…
Calgary hospital first in Canada to use virtual reality to treat pain
Rockeyview General Hospital in Calgary, Alberta is the first hospital in Canada to use virtual reality as part of its treatment process, according to…
Ask a Lawyer: How do I patent my tech innovation?
Welcome to a regular series powered by Blakes to help startups and entrepreneurs. In each article, a Blakes legal expert tackles common scenarios facing…
Sonder closes new round, reveals it’s raised $135 million to date
Montreal-based Sonder has revealed that it’s raised $135 million to date, according to a report from Forbes. Sonder’s funding to date was bolstered by…
H|T: The Healthtech Times – Apple explores custom health chips
The Healthtech Times is a weekly newsletter covering healthtech news from Canada and around the globe. Subscribe to H|T using the form at the…