MaRS, KPMG Canada partner to launch Climate Impact Accelerator
byThe accelerator aims to connect corporations with cleantech startups to advance climate innovation.
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Trendi, Swede, Frontly the latest early-stage BC startups to secure funding
byThree early-stage BC startups secure pre-seed and seed funding.
Nasdaq to acquire Montréal ESG software provider Metrio
byNasdaq’s last Canadian acquisition was Verafin for $2.75 billion USD.
Québec’s innovation minister “not happy” with province’s R&D commercialization
byWith new $7.5 billion SQRI2 strategy, Minister Pierre Fitzgibbon aims to close the productivity gap with Ontario.
BC startups Kardium, HTEC, Kobalt, Symvivo receive cumulative $11.1 million from feds
byThe four recipients operate in the life sciences, cleantech, and digital sectors.
Mara Renewables raises $39.5 million to expand algae-based offerings
byMara wants to promote use of Omega-3 from under the sea.
ChargeLab secures $19.3 million CAD with aim to be Android for EV charging
by“The winner will be whoever builds ‘Android’ to power the whole ecosystem.”
Ecobee launches new smart thermostats with built-in air quality monitoring
byThe new smart thermostats are Ecobee’s latest launches post- acquisition.
mPowered partners with Ocean Set to build blockchain-powered ocean data marketplace
byThe marketplace is meant to allow orgs to profit from sharing data securely.
Meet the biotech startup that received funding from both Garage Capital and Maple Leaf Foods
byEvolved Meats claims to have “the meat people want.”
CarbiCrete tops up Series A funding to $23.5 million
byOriginally developed at McGill University, CarbiCrete’s tech produces cement-free, carbon-free concrete.
Validere acquires Clairifi to offer regulatory reporting capabilities for oil and gas firms
byValidere wants to drill ESG compliance into energy companies with Clairifi acquisition.
Innovation Guelph awarded $10 million from federal government for cleantech program
byBusinesses can receive up to $30,000 to bring tech to market.
Yuan Shi joins The51 as Food and AgTech Fund targets $50 million
byShi launched the climate stream at CDL-Vancouver.
Terramera receives $1 million from BC to measure carbon levels in soil
byTerramera wants to spread regenerative farming techniques across BC.