Tech entrepreneurs launch donation platform to help Canadian local businesses affected by COVID-19
Toronto Mayor John Tory has announced the launch of an online donation platform created by a group of tech entrepreneurs allowing…
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Canadian tech companies stepping up to help remote workers survive COVID-19
Whether you have employees in self-isolation or your team is working from home as part of new remote work policies, here’s…
Government expands procurement deals with Canadian startups to aid with COVID-19
The Government of Canada has officially signed procurement deals with three Canadian healthtech companies that it had signed…
What Canadian provinces are doing to support businesses amid COVID-19
As the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has brought much of Canada’s economy to a halt, provincial governments are looking…
Canadian government refocuses innovation, procurement programs in fight against COVID-19
On Friday, Minister Navdeep Bains announced plans by the Government of Canada to refocus innovation programs like the Strategic…
Canadian tech CEOs: BDC loans, payroll subsidy not enough to stop COVID-19 bankruptcies
The COVID-19 pandemic is having an immediate and direct impact on the Canadian tech and innovation sector, leaving business…
11 Canadian companies in Y Combinator’s Winter 2020 Demo Day
This week, Y Combinator (YC) held its Winter 2020 Demo Day, the 30th for the Silicon Valley incubator. To minimize health concerns…
Canadian startup news of the week (3/8/20)
Welcome to BetaKit’s startup stories of the week! Here, you will find the week’s most important news, features,…
Canada sees improvement from 2019 as eight Canadian startups appear on CB Insights’ AI 100
Eight Canadian artificial intelligence startups have made CB Insights’ AI 100, a marked difference from last year, which…
Founder Institute launches sixth Canadian chapter in Calgary
Founder Institute, a global pre-seed accelerator, is opening a new location in Calgary. This represents Founder Institute’s…
Five Canadian companies selected for latest 500 Startups seed program
500 Startups has announced the 29 companies accepted into Batch 26 of its seed program, and five Canadian companies are among…
Make partners out of your investors and four other tips from successful Canadian founders
When Mallorie Brodie describes the process of preparing for a pitch, I can tell I’m talking to an expert. Bridgit Solutions,…
Another record breaking year for Canadian VC as AI, FinTech, cybersecurity reach new heights
PwC Canada and CB Insights have released the MoneyTree report on Canadian investment trends for the second half and full year…
Google to open three new Canadian offices in Toronto, Montreal, and Waterloo
Google is expanding its Canadian presence with the opening of three new offices in Toronto, Montreal, and Waterloo. Google…
Google to launch first Canadian accelerator in Kitchener-Waterloo
Google is launching an accelerator for early-stage tech startups in Kitchener-Waterloo. The accelerator will be the tech giant’s…