The Accelerator Series: Extreme Startups
The Accelerator Series is a multi-part spotlight on Canada’s startup accelerators and the people who lead them. Marcus…
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Is Canada even in the race? The Clean Capital Conference asks big Questions
âThe report of my death was an exaggeration.â James Tansey the Executive Director of ISIS, at the Sauder School of Business…
Not a Silver Bullet, But Close: PHEMI’s Prescription for Fixing the Health Care System
Technology is not the health care system’s silver bullet, but individuals choosing to live healthier is. Believing in…
Federal Government’s CODE Hackathon Officially Has a Date
Back in October MP Tony Clement revealed that the federal government would be sponsoring a new ânational open data appathon,”…
Toronto’s The Sandbox Project Gets $450K, Will Launch New Mental Health App
The Sandbox Project, a Toronto-based non-profit organization dedicated to making Canada the healthiest place on earth for…
Feds Announce $300 Million Northleaf Venture Catalyst Fund of Funds
Building on the Venture Capital Action Plan (VCAP), Canada’s federal government today has announced the Northleaf Venture…
The Accelerator Series: GrowLab
The Accelerator Series is a multi-part spotlight on Canada’s startup accelerators and the people who lead them. GrowLab…
Lost or Dead Smartphone? You’re Safe with Ppl Connect’s Web-Based Solution
After a conversation with Montreal startup Ppl Connect, I still canât figure out if their technology amplifies humanityâs…
Toronto’s Juice Mobile Acquires Proximity Marketers Gauge Mobile
Mobile marketing and technology firm Juice Mobile has acquired Vancouver-based proximity marketing solutions company Gauge…
Fredericton’s Smart Skin Technologies Raises $3.9 Million
Smart Skin Technologies, a Fredricton-based startup that specializes in an artificial touch-sensitive film, or âskin”…
Hackernest’s Mind & Motion Hackathon Next Month Focuses on Wearable Tech
Hackernest, a Toronto-based non-profit movement focused on building “supportive Silicon Valley-like tech communities”…
Lighthouse Labs to Teach 500 People to Code At Huge Free Event Next Month
February sure seems like a future historic month for Canadian tech events. The #HTML500 will likely be one of the biggest learn-to-code…
Montrealer Sells $12K in Six Weeks After Creating Shopify Page
Montrealer Anna Van Tuinen had always designed and created paper jewelry figures since she was in high school, but any thought…
The Accelerator Series: Hyperdrive
The Accelerator Series is a multi-part spotlight on Canada’s startup accelerators and the people who lead them. Entering…
UW VeloCity Startup MappedIn Launches Indoor Navigation System
MappedIn, makers of an interactive indoor navigation system that offers mobile app or touchscreen kiosk for shoppers, launched…