The Québec-IBM Discovery Accelerator now has its quantum computer
The IBM Quantum System One in Bromont, Québec is the first quantum computer of its type in Canada.
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UK-based Captain AI will relocate to Canada after closing $2.1 million USD to serve restaurants in North America
GreenSky, Techstars-backed Captain AI already caters to Pizza Pizza.
Secoda closes $19-million CAD Series A to scale its data management AI copilot
As prompts supplant search, US investors Craft Ventures and Abstract Ventures back Secoda’s new AI-powered tools.
Waabi partners with Uber Freight to deploy its autonomous trucking tech
Waabi’s self-driving solution has already hit the road in Texas as part of 10-year agreement.
Vooban closes CDPQ investment to fund acquisitions and North American expansion
This marks the 12-year-old Québec AI firm’s first external funding.
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ALL IN to showcase Canada’s AI at major conference
More than 60 case studies of Canadian AI projects and 100 AI startups will be featured.
Simmunome secures $2 million to make clinical trials more efficient with AI
Montréal startup’s backers include Theodorus, Eurêka, BKR Capital, Sandpiper, and ACET Capital.
Deep Genomics adds life sciences veteran as CEO to support its evolution into a biopharma firm
Brian O’Callaghan to lead Toronto firm as founder transitions to chief innovation officer.
CCI calls for Parliamentary Technology and Science Officer to help get AI regulation right
CCI report says AI opportunities to reach $2 trillion by 2030.
Streamforge raises $1.6 million CAD to scale AI-driven influencer marketing
Montréal startup hopes seed round enables European, Asian expansion.
How CIOs can prepare for the “tectonic change” of generative AI
Coveo CEO Louis Têtu travelled the world talking to CIOs about their AI concerns. Here’s what he learned.
Ontopical closes $3.3 million seed extension to help companies navigate the local government procurement process
Rhino and Graphite Ventures-backed Ontopical mines public data for private sector clients using AI.
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Elevate gears up for 2023 tech festival, unveils full schedule and list of speakers
Headlined by Canada’s Deputy PM, Elevate’s latest event will feature masterclasses and networking after-parties.