Tariq Haddadin named Program Manager of Techstars Toronto
Techstars Toronto has named Tariq Haddadin its new program manager, two months after naming Sunil Sharma its managing director…
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Google reportedly nearing deal for waterfront development in Toronto
A Google subsidiary is reportedly close to finalizing a deal with the City of Toronto for a “digital-city project,” according…
Toronto-based Trellis raises $2.5 million from Snoop Dogg’s venture firm
Toronto-based Trellis, which provides cannabis inventory management software, has raised $2.5 million led by Casa Verde Capital.…
#StartupOpenHouse takes over Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal this week
This week, Startup Open House is opening the doors of Canada’s startup community to the public. The event — which is…
Toronto-based Deep Genomics raises $16 million from Khosla Ventures
Toronto-based Deep Genomics has raised $16 million CAD in funding led by Khosla Ventures, according to a report from The Globe…
ONRamp launches at University of Toronto to support student entrepreneurs
The University of Toronto and RBC officially launched ONRamp, a 15,000 square foot space dedicated to supporting student entrepreneurs.…
#ElevateToronto’s #LeanInnovation says scaling companies must think like startups
In Toronto’s tech and business scene, “lean innovation” is more than just a trending topic. It’s a central tenet of…
Toronto-Montreal hyperloop plan considered among top 10 in the world
Hyperloop One, an LA-based company that has built a fully-operational hyperloop system, announced the winners of its Hyperloop…
#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…
Toronto launches Civic Innovation Office, announces Paula Kwan as director
During a talk at Elevate Toronto, the City of Toronto announced the official launch of its Civic Innovation Office with Paula…
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…
Elevate Toronto adds Vinod Khosla, Amanda Crew as speakers, $20,000 pitch competition
As Elevate Toronto looms closer, the inaugural event is on track to hit 5,000 attendees with 95 community partners. Since BetaKit…
Altium acquires Toronto-based product design platform Upverter
Toronto-based Upverter has been acquired by Australia-based Altium, which provides design software to engineers working with…
Uber is testing self-driving cars in Toronto
Uber has deployed two autonomous cars to the streets of Toronto for testing, although only with human drivers behind the wheel.…
Your guide to Elevate Toronto
At its launch event in July at the top of the CN Tower, Toronto Mayor John Tory said that “Elevate Toronto will become a…