CAAIN seeks automation, “data-driven” AgTech projects for $6-million challenge
Interested parties must submit a project application form by Aug. 9.
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Ex-DeepMind researchers secure $17 million CAD to bring generative AI to video games with Artificial Agency
Toyota and Radical-backed startup aims to transform NPCs, game systems with AI.
Emissions Reduction Alberta commits $44.4 million to 21 cleantech projects
Startups such as Wyvern and Arolytics received funding from ERA’s Emerging Innovators Challenge.
After facing “challenging operating conditions,” Jasper Commerce sells operating business to Digital Commerce Payments
Jasper to keep some equity and future earnings, but otherwise has “no active business.”
Intuit closes Edmonton office as company-wide layoffs impact 10 percent of employees
Some roles are being consolidated to its Toronto office to “better align” resources, company says.
Federal government invests in seven hydrogen-focused cleantech projects in Alberta
Aurora Hydrogen, Quantiam Technologies, Innova Hydrogen receive a collective $5 million.
Economic development agencies dole out $30 million to AgTech, AI, EV development
Wyvern, Pure Life Carbon, and Aethon Aerial Solutions among those supported by latest PrairiesCan, FedDev funding.
Tall Grass Ventures closes $32-million VC fund for early-stage Canadian AgTech startups
TGV sees room to be “translators” and connect other investors to the AgTech sector.
Led by former Solium CEO, CreditApp secures $2.7 million to commercialize auto lending software
Inovia-backed CreditApp aims to bring innovation to the auto-lending market.
Zero Point Cryogenics secures $2.67 million to help cool quantum computers
The non-dilutive funding came from PrairiesCan and the City of Edmonton’s Edge Fund.
Toronto, Vancouver slip in Startup Genome’s 2024 rankings as Montréal, Calgary, Ottawa rise
Smaller Canadian cities make strides in 2024 as larger ecosystems lose some of their lustre.
Bobbie Racette on how the trifecta of being a queer, Indigenous woman helped her create an inclusive, successful platform
Virtual Gurus founder also shares her plans for a Series B raise.
Alberta Innovates launches new program to connect healthtech startups with early adopters, investors
IDEATE is being supported by a $2.1-million investment from PrairiesCan.
Toronto’s lead over other Canadian cities continues to widen in new startup ecosystem rankings
Canada retains fourth place in global rankings, but slips further from the three leading nations.
Accelerate Fund III backs Care Group as it looks to expand mental healthcare platform into new markets
The startup is looking to expand across Canada and the United States starting later this year.