Minister Solomon: Canada’s AI and Buy Canadian strategies likely to launch in 2026
AI minister says feds might tie AI and digital funding to Buy Canadian rules.
AI
Digitail grows Toronto hub as it fetches $23-million USD Series B round
Romanian-founded startup says Canadian client base more than doubled over past year.
Clio secures $500-million USD Series G as it completes vLex acquisition
BC legaltech firm nabs $5-billion valuation plus $350 million in debt to help close deal.
FrontlineIQ raises $3.3-million seed to “gamify” sales jobs with AI coaching
Platform aims to take “ickiness” out of performance feedback by having an AI assistant do it instead.
“We could be public today”: 1Password crosses $400-million USD ARR milestone
After executive shakeup, 1Password preps for AI era and potential IPO.
Beacon raises $250-million USD Series B to buy and equip “Main Street businesses” with AI
Former Instacart, Sequoia leaders target profitable firms in overlooked sectors for AI upgrades.
What’s in #Budget2025 for Canadian tech?
Feds make huge spending commitments but finally get competitive on defence, taxes, and financial services.
Shopify stock slides as company beats Q3 revenue outlook with 32 percent growth
E-commerce giant continues to invest heavily in AI as it eyes global growth.
ventureLAB and the Critical Industrial Technologies initiative are modernizing Canada’s industrial backbone
The incubator’s newest program helps Ontario businesses clear the last mile of AI adoption.
Future Summit 2025 to host leaders from NVIDIA, AWS Canada, Alberta government, and more
A closer look at the sessions and power players shaping Future Summit’s inaugural gathering on Nov 18 to 20.
Black-led startups secure record-breaking $400,000 at DMZ’s Black Innovation Summit
OutreachGenius, Happly.AI among winners taking home more money than ever before.
Waabi’s self-driving system now powers Volvo’s new autonomous truck
Waabi Driver integrated into the Volvo VNL as companies look to commercialize self-driving trucks.
A “terrifying” time to build: Canadian VCs debate AI bubble at RevStar Summit
Growth and grabbing customers are key, investors tell startups at go-to-market conference.
Solink expands Ottawa headquarters as it targets 1,000 employees by 2030
Surveillance tech firm doubles its footprint and boosts production as it aims for global leadership.
Maket secures $3.4 million to make floor planning quicker with AI
AI-powered architecture platform is preparing to launch its 2.0 version next year.