Amazon climate tech fund backs Genecis to turn food waste into bioplastics
Amazon is exploring ways to use Genecisâ bioplastics in its own packaging.
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Miovision acquires Winnipegâs MicroTraffic to better predict traffic collisions
MicroTraffic uses AI to predict potential traffic accidents.
AssistIQ raises $2.5 million CAD to cut down on medical waste in hospitals
AI platform tracks use of disposable medical devices, supplies for surgeries and common procedures.
F|T: The FinTech Times – Canadian regulators tighten crypto rules as Dapper Labs cuts staff, faces class action
Plus: Ant profit falls 83 percent.
Shopify built Indigo’s new website in three days following ransomware attack
After reaching out to Shopify, Indigo was back online with a new site in three days.
Government of Canada to launch $250 million initiative to train skilled workers
In record-tight labour market, feds aim to upskill workers for high-growth industries.
MaRS, adMare BioInnovations launch new biotech accelerator for early-stage ventures
New accelerator will provide valuable lab space, mentorship.
Backed by Bay Street veterans, Obsiido wants to make alternative investing accessible
Obsiido emerges from stealth with $815,000 pre-seed round.
R|T: The Retail Times – Shopify’s revenue jumps but beware Amazon’s Trojan horse
Plus: Proposed regulations for Retail Payment Activities Act open for public comment.
Bidmii, SalonScale, Moves, TrojAI among 2023 cohort of Googleâs Canadian accelerator
Previous cohort included MintList, Helcim, Fyyne.
OMERS Ventures enters 2023 with new playbook as firm looks to launch fifth fund this year
Unified global investment team the latest change in OVâs evolution.
A|I: The AI Times – Is Canada facing an AI talent drain?
Plus: Tesla recalls full ‘self-driving’ cars.
Canadian securities regulators tighten rules for crypto platforms following Voyager, Celsius, FTX collapse
CSA cracks down on stablecoins, prohibits leverage, raises expectations regarding asset custody and segregation.
Round13 leads System-3’s $3.6 million round to mitigate bias in hiring leadership talent
System-3 taking cues from aviation industry training to evaluate company leadership.
Despite market conditions, 2022 second-highest year on record for Canadian venture capital
CVCA CEO: âConsidering the macroeconomic conditions, the finish in 2022 was surprising.â