BC wants to work with tech on public sector challenges through Startup in Residence program
Last week, BC Premier Christy Clark announced the BC Startup in Residence (STIR) pilot program, which is inviting startups…
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Canadian tech community reacts to #Budget2017
This week, the federal government released the 2017 budget while the Canadian tech community eagerly watched. Making big bets…
Drone Delivery Canada, U of T, DRDC partner to develop drone navigation tech beyond GPS
Drone Delivery Canada (DDC) today announced a new partnership with the University of Toronto and Defence Research and Development…
#smallrooms Podcast: Michael Kousaie of the TSX on going public early as a funding source
Rob Kenedi sits down for a coffee with Michael Kousaie, head of technology business development for the Toronto Stock Exchange…
#Budget2017 calls for $950 million towards ‘superclusters’, national AI strategy
It was in March of last year that Minister of Science, Innovation and Economic Development Navdeep Bains publicly announced…
ModiFace partners with Japan’s largest insurance company as part of Asia expansion
Toronto-based ModiFace, which creates augmented reality technology for the beauty and medical industries, announced a partnership…
Despite election pullout, Afraj Gill has advice for politicians and entrepreneurs working together
“It’s not about being ‘tech-focused’ in politics, it’s about politicians who recognize tech as a force shaping future…
Hootsuite acquires Naritiv’s Snapchat analytics solution, opens LA office
Hootsuite has acquired the Snapchat analytics solution of LA-based Naritiv. This is the company’s third acquisition in…
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…
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…