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Canadian companies invited to apply for C100UK CEO Summit in London

Jessica Galang September 14, 2015

On November 2nd, Canadian growth-stage tech companies will have the chance to connect with European industry leaders at the…

Vancouver’s startups reach for greatness at Vancouver Startup Week

Nik Badminton September 14, 2015

Vancouver is a special place. Its geographic location is incredible. The mountains, the ocean, incredible scenery, an open-minded…

Minutes Dépôt acquired by Quebec City investors

Jessica Galang September 14, 2015

Minutes Dépôt, a Quebec company founded in 2014 focused on the management and sharing of corporate minute books, has been…

Startup Canada and Dell launch new fund to support women entrepreneurs

Douglas Soltys September 14, 2015

Startup Canada and Dell Canada announced this morning the launch of a new fund to invest in projects that encourage and support…

Startup Canada launches retail startup fund with TruShield

Douglas Soltys September 11, 2015

Startup Canada and TruShield Insurance jointly announced today the launch of a new fund dedicated to the creation of more high-growth…

Payso co-founder Nat Cartwright: Women founders in tech can turn the tables

BetaKit September 11, 2015

When it comes to the gender imbalance in tech, the numbers still aren’t pretty. Investors are twice as likely to invest in…

VanFUNDING 2015 brings Canada’s crowdfunding leaders to Vancouver

Jonathon Narvey September 11, 2015

Crowdfunding in Canada’s tech sector is only getting bigger, as startups, enterprises, and everything in between are looking…

W|W: The Wearable Weekly – VR for breakfast

Tom Emrich September 11, 2015

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

Gemba Software Solutions launches with $1.5 million investment

Jessica Galang September 11, 2015

Gemba Software Solutions, a software-as-a-service provider focused on workplace training, has secured $1.5 million in funding.…

First cohort announced for InnoCité MTL smart city accelerator

Jessica Galang September 10, 2015

InnoCité MTL, an accelerator for startups focused on building solutions to create smart cities, just announced its very first…

MasterCard invites applications for Start Path Global partnership program

Jessica Galang September 10, 2015

MasterCard is inviting startups to apply for its newly-launched Start Path Global, a six-month partnership program that helps…

Applications for Startup Canada Community Investment Fund now open

Jessica Galang September 10, 2015

Today, Startup Canada opened applications for its Startup Canada Community Investment Fund, which invests in high-impact, entrepreneur-driven…

September #WWTO is watching you

Jessica Galang September 10, 2015

At another packed house for September’s We Are Wearables Toronto at the MaRS Discovery District, event founder and BetaKit…

MaRS partners with CUBO in São Paulo to form FinTech pipeline

Douglas Soltys September 10, 2015

The latest in a flurry of announcements, MaRS Discovery District today made public its partnership with CUBO, a FinTech innovation…

Monday is the last day to nominate the Canadian Angel of the Year

Douglas Soltys September 10, 2015

The window is fast closing to submit for the National Angel Capital Organization’s (NACO) Canadian Angel of the Year Award,…

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Canadian companies invited to apply for C100UK CEO Summit in London

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VanFUNDING 2015 brings Canada’s crowdfunding leaders to Vancouver

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Gemba Software Solutions launches with $1.5 million investment

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MasterCard invites applications for Start Path Global partnership program

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