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Canadian tech looks to poach H-1B visa castaways as its own “ambitious founders” flee

Industry leaders say keeping Canada’s startups here will take more work, and smart decisions.

Vancouver firm’s AI platform will generate chemical compounds based on Merck’s therapeutic targets.

2026 edition will take place in May and feature the return of the flagship Homecoming event.

Plus: Ex-Rogers CEO and venture investor Nadir Mohamed dead at 69.

Brightspark, BDC Capital, and Rhino Ventures back Harry Chemko-led startup.

“Mutual” decision leaves Souweine searching for new opportunities in Canadian tech.

Toronto eclipsed New York while Waterloo soared 11 spots to become a top North American tech market.

Ex-Thalmic team targets home heating with software-first approach.

After layoffs, stalled funding, and doubts about survival, Montréal startup acquired by Tricentris.

Natural Resources Canada backs Agora, Anodyne Chemistries, and Svante as BC cements reputation as cleantech hub.

Plus: Cohere co-founder calls out Sam Altman for AGI hype.

Vancouver startup acquires the San Francisco-based go-to-market platform months after going “AI-first.”

Burnaby firm gets US green light for innovative system to treat atrial fibrillation.

Earthy expects no short-term strategy changes as organization searches for new head.

Fresh funding follows US launch of direct-to-consumer platform.