CDL Defence, Vimy Forge, and Calian Ventures launch programs to boost Canadian defence tech
A wave of new accelerators aim to accelerate dual-use startups and strengthen sovereignty.
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Inaugural Melamoon pitch competition awards $200,000 to Black founders
Winners include a smart hard hat for construction workers, a comfort-food startup, and a skincare brand.
Swiirl teams up with former Raptors star Jerome Williams for 40-city student tour
Shooting for Peace tour will pair basketball with lessons in financial literacy and mental health.
Manzil surpasses $100 million in halal mortgages for Muslim Canadians
CEO says FinTech’s strong pipeline highlights unmet demand for faith-aligned financial products.
Canada must not ignore its innovation problems
Plus: Feds launch Defence Investment Agency.
At Munk School event, FinTech leaders call for Canada to take bigger swings
As federal budget nears, leaders see an opportunity for Canada to advance long-awaited priorities.
Venn launches product to make incorporation easier for Ontario entrepreneurs
The FinTech offers federal and provincial filings in minutes, covering fees with a cash bonus.
Avitia partners with Genoscience to expand rapid cancer test access in Québec
Montréal startup aims to bring liquid biopsy tests to Quebec patients outside major centres.
Oasis Learning AI is the Canadian startup giving corporate training an AI overhaul
Backed by BKR Capital and BDC Thrive Lab, the startup counts Nvidia and Apple among its clients.
C-suite execs Pedro Canahuati and Julian Teixeira leave 1Password
Departures add to growing list of leadership changes at one of Canada’s most valuable tech companies.
Hyperlume snapped up by San Jose-based Credo for undisclosed amount
Sale comes seven months after the Ottawa startup’s nearly $18-million CAD seed round.
Entrepreneurs face more than a decade wait for Canada’s Start-up Visa
Once a 12-month process, the SUV has ballooned amid concerns about the program’s misuse.
“It’s never been easier to build, but it’s never been harder to win.” FutureSight turns company-building into a science
FutureSight is betting its model can de-risk company building by pairing experienced founders with validated ideas.
Shopify merchants to sell directly through OpenAI’s ChatGPT with new partnership
Shopify stock jumps six percent after widely rumoured partnership is made official.
The feds are ALL IN on AI
It was a good week to be Canada’s AI darling. One day after the company announced another $100 million USD in funding to…