Startup Canada Podcast Ep.140: Private and public entrepreneurship with Barrie mayor Jeff Lehman
Canada’s most spectacular and memorable urban areas are thoughtfully planned out by teams of bright innovators. For the best…
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Canadian government announces $50 million Smart Cities Challenge finalists
The Canadian government announced the finalist municipalities from the Smart Cities Challenge, which provides funding to communities…
Canadian government invests $26.3 million in four cleantech companies
The Canadian government announced that it is investing a total of $26.3 million in four cleantech companies. Navdeep Bains,…
Bankrupt accelerator Wavefront owes $2.1 million to creditors, documents reveal
Bankrupt startup accelerator Wavefront’s creditors are to meet today, seeking settlement of more than $2.1 million they are…
Startup Canada Podcast Ep.139: Building a global business with Canada’s Chief Trade Commissioner
Ailish Campbell’s seasoned history in the public service is the foundation for her ability to create long lasting impact…
CVCA report: Q1 2018 sees $690 million invested in Canadian tech
According to a Q1 2018 report from the CVCA, $690 million was invested in 139 Canadian companies. The organization said that…
Lighthouse Labs launches course to address shortage of blockchain developer talent
Coding academy Lighthouse Labs has announced the launch of its Blockchain for Developers course. Blockchain for Developers…
CanCon Podcast Ep. 116: Is the party over for Canadian incubators and accelerators?
Vancouver-based Wavefront “centre of excellence” shut down suddenly this month, entering receivership after running…
Today in FinTech: nanopay, RentMoola, SecureKey
Over the past few weeks, several FinTechs have made announcements launching new features and partnerships. Here’s the latest…
Today in crypto: OSC and BCSC crack down on unregistered cryptocurrencies, CryptoKitties gets sued
This week was not the best for cryptocurrency companies operating in Canada, with regulators turning their attention to the…
Lazaridis Institute opens applications for Scale-Up program
The Lazaridis Institute at Wilfrid Laurier University has announced that it will be touring 15 Canadian cities this summer…
Startup Canada Podcast Ep.138: Finding sustainable success as a startup with Cortney McDermott
After experiencing dissatisfaction in her life and career, Cortney McDermott climbed out from her personal rock bottom to create…
AvenueHQ raises $4.5 million to expand realtor marketing platform across the US
Vancouver-based AvenueHQ, formerly known as Realty Butler, has raised $4.5 million in a second seed round. The round was led…
WeWork announces fourth location in Toronto
WeWork has confirmed the location of its fourth Toronto space. The new space will be located in Toronto’s Financial District…
Report: Canada’s gaming industry contributes $3.7 billion to economy
Two reports have dived deep into the gaming sector’s impact on the Canadian tech ecosystem. Indeed Canada has compiled…