Today in impact hackathons: Envision the Future, Social Good Hackathon, The Breakout Project
In the coming months, organizations in the GTA are hosting hackathons to get tech enthusiasts excited about creating new and…
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Six months in the Valley: Our crash course in 500 Startups
We live and breathe the story of Toronto as an emerging hotspot for tech growth in North America. We’re proud of our city…
Don and Alex Tapscott launch Blockchain Research Institute with IBM, Ontario gov’t
A new Blockchain Research Institute has launched in Toronto with $2 million in funding from several companies and the Ontario…
With IBM partnership, SecureKey enters next phase of developing secure digital identity network
Toronto-based SecureKey is partnering with IBM to develop a digital identity network based on IBM’s blockchain technology.…
Cloud DX wants its health monitoring devices to help people avoid long waits at clinics
Many Canadians know the pain of having to wait hours in a walk-in clinic waiting room to get care. Toronto-based Cloud DX,…
CanCon Podcast Ep. 59: How not to hire employees for your startup
When you hear the term “smart cities” do images of The Jetsons come rushing to mind? Following attending a forum…
Sprint.ly’s April Dunford gives some context to the sticky struggle of pitching at #TechTO
For entrepreneurs looking for ways to pitch a product with the right context, April Dunford of Sprint.ly has some words, and…
Today in company updates: Article, Jibestream, Brizi
Startups in Toronto and Vancouver have been making positive moves this past week. Here is the latest in company milestones,…
Hachette Book Group partners with Wattpad to turn its stories into audiobooks
Toronto-based Wattpad has partnered with publishing company Hachette Book Group to launch Hachette Audiobooks: Powered by Wattpad.…
India’s largest mobile payments platform launches in Canada
Paytm, the largest mobile payments platform in India, is launching its service in Canada. Paytm is a digital wallet service…
Report names Ottawa top tech hub in Canada, with Calgary second place
In a report from analysts at Expert Market, Ottawa is ranked as the top tech hub in which to live and work in Canada. Last…
Wealthsimple’s Mike Katchen says Canadian entrepreneurs need more “naive ambition” to find global success
At TechTO’s recent Best Of TechTO event celebrating the city’s entrepreneurs, Mike Katchen, CEO of Wealthsimple,…
43North opens applications for $5 million startup competition
Applications are being accepted for the 43North’s fourth annual startup pitch competition, which awards up to $5 million…
Startup Genome report ranks Vancouver as Canada’s top startup hub, 15th globally
A recent report by Startup Genome and the Global Entrepreneurship Network has ranked Vancouver as Canada’s top startup…
#Dx32017 teaches companies to understand what their customers really care about
Last week, Dx3 connected over 4,000 people for its annual technology, digital marketing, and retail conference. Over two days,…