Xatoms is planning a quantum leap to clean the world’s water
R&D-stage startup is using AI and quantum chemistry to purify the world’s most precious resource.
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S|W: The SaaS Weekly – Is Bill Gates still the real brains behind Microsoft?
Plus: 1Password’s new product looks to secure unmanaged devices.
Applications open for Innovate BC’s Ignite program to fund local R&D projects
Grants of up to $300,000 are available to BC initiatives in cleantech, energy, mining, agriculture.
F|T: The FinTech Times – Jack Dorsey’s Block investigated by US federal prosecutors
Plus: Binance CEO sentenced to four months.
Meet the economist calling for a culture shift in Canada’s innovation economy
Plus: Shopify’s Tobi Lütke to headline BetaKit Town Hall.
Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst and RBC launch FinSec incubator
Incubator aims to help emerging FinTech and cybersecurity startups achieve product-market fit.
H|T: The Healthtech Times – Recent hospital research undercuts AI’s timesaving promises
Plus: Drug discovery startup from controversial ex-Stanford president raises $1B.
The Startup Train returns for its 10th year to kick off Startupfest 2024
Chartered train offers a one-way, business-class journey from Toronto to Montréal.
1Password looks to help businesses secure unmanaged devices with a new offering
Extended Access Management stems from 1Password’s acquisition of Kolide in February.
R|T: The Retail Times – Klarna joins growing BNPL trend, sunsets rewards program
Plus: The Amazon union movement reaches Québec.
Feds set hard cap on Start-up Visa program applications, pause self-employed persons program
Last year, the feds targeted 3,500 SUV applications in 2024. Now, it’s a maximum of 840.
Five things you’ll want to do at the world’s most interesting crypto conference
A Canadian delegation is heading to Texas this May for Consensus 2024.
WonderFi’s Bitbuy purchases clients of Bitstamp as fellow crypto exchange exits Canada
WonderFi and some disgruntled shareholders have also reached a deal to refresh its board.
A|I: The AI Times – Meet Sanctuary AI’s most human-like robot yet
Plus: OpenAI, Meta, and Google sign on to child exploitation safety measures.
FinTech startup Fluence Technologies agrees to be acquired by Anaplan
Anaplan plans to integrate Fluence’s financial consolidation software into its own platform.