#ElevateToronto Main Stage argues diversity will make Canada an innovation leader
After selling out to over 5,000 people, Elevate Toronto officially kicked off its celebration of Canadian tech at its Main…
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ScaleUP Ventures closes $100 million, expands into western Canada
Toronto-based ScaleUP Ventures has announced the third and final close of its first fund at $100 million. ScaleUP launched…
Stack partners with Mastercard to offer prepaid cards within financial services platform
Toronto-based Stack has partnered with Mastercard as it prepares to launch its beta. Stack provides users with an all-encompassing…
W|W: The Wearable Weekly – Apple firmware leaks
Welcome to The Wearable Weekly, your trusted guide to all things wearable tech. If you only have time to read one thing about…
Today in cryptocurrency: Bitcoin investment fund approved in Canada, NextBlock Global plans $50 million IPO
This week, several Canadian institutions and companies made strides in the cryptocurrency space in Canada. Here’s the…
University of Toronto’s ForceFilm wins national James Dyson Award
Two University of Toronto PhD students are taking home the Canadian national James Dyson Award for Forcefilm. The technology…
CIX reveals its 2017 list of Canada’s top 20 most innovative tech companies
CIX has revealed its top 20 most innovative tech companies for 2017. Companies were chosen based on factors like product and…
Former Ryerson University president Sheldon Levy appointed CEO of NEXT Canada
NEXT Canada has appointed former Ryerson University president as its next CEO. Levy will step down from his…
Mojio’s Kenny Hawk says successful startups must always think globally on #TheDisruptors
As Vancouver-based Mojio continues to make waves in the connected car space through partners like Rogers, The Disruptors co-host…
Startup Canada Podcast: Building a new Atlantic Canada with Stephen Lund
New Brunswick is transforming into a hub for business, tech, and profit as this Maritime province is embracing the potential…
Hockeystick partners with CVCA to become its official data platform
The Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA) has entered into a long-term, strategic partnership with…
W|W: The Wearable Weekly – IFA showcases the next generation of wearables
Welcome to The Wearable Weekly, your trusted guide to all things wearable tech. If you only have time to read one thing about…
Ontario gov’t launches program to provide residents with free smart thermostats
Ontario’s provincial government wants residents to switch to smart thermostats. As part of the province’s Green Ontario…
Crowdbabble pitches automated analytics platform for marketers on #TheDisruptors
Toronto-based Crowdbabble, a pitch on the latest season of The Disruptors, wants to give marketers a way to gain more subscribers…
RBC wants to use AI to give customers financial advice
Canadian bank RBC is hedging on a bet that its customers will want to get banking advice from artificial intelligence. Canada’s…