MaRS relaunches Capital Program to keep Canada’s “anchor” companies at home
Renewed program guides startups through fundraising with a “white-glove service.”
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YSpace to put women entrepreneurs in the spotlight at ELLA Ascend 2025 Showcase
Oct. 30 event will feature leaders of AFC Toronto, CATTLEytics, and Tealbook.
Numr’s Demo Day win proves what structured support can unlock in just four months
YSpace’s 2025 Tech Accelerator supported tech solutions for healthcare, education, sustainability, and more.
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.
Venture for Canada taps Steven Wang for CEO
Wang takes over as founder Scott Stirrett steps down.
Why YC and Speedrun feel more like universities than funds
David Crow digs into the institutionalization of founder incubation.
Climate tech needs a plan B
Foresight Canada’s new program aims to accelerate climate adaptation ventures.
Calgary’s Energy Transition Centre secures $10-million expansion investment
OCIF and PrairiesCan among investors aiming to support training and commercialization.
PEI BioAlliance appoints Sandpiper Ventures principal Lauren Ledwell as CEO
Ledwell succeeds retiring founder Rory Francis after 20 years leading life sciences industry group.
Co.Labs’ XiR program is turning mentorship into $100 million of momentum
With expert support from tech veterans, startups like LiORA are proving the Prairies can punch above their weight.
The Winnipeg founder who answered a crisis
Rob Ranson built a pandemic solution in three days. His latest product has NATO’s attention.
Techstars founder Brad Feld says you should give more without knowing what you’ll get back
Feld shared how a personal philosophy begets richer mentorship at an intimate TechTO event during Toronto Tech Week.
What happens when Creative Destruction Lab puts its top founders in one room
Tobi Lütke, Richard Sutton, and more are set to take the stage at CDL’s Super Session during Toronto Tech Week.
Building Canada’s cleantech future from the shores of Nova Scotia
Innovators in the region are advancing tech that drives decarbonization and global competitiveness.
Government-backed program aims to help Canadian non-profits adopt responsible AI
RAISE hopes to make Canada a leader in AI for charities and social impact causes.