AbCellera’s antibody treatment becomes first to receive emergency FDA approval for kids under 12
byBamlanivimab, the antibody therapy discovered by Vancouver-based artificial intelligence (AI) biotech company AbCellera, has…
COVID-19
All BetaKit coverage related to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Raw Signal Group’s new book extracts leadership lessons from the pandemic
byJohnathan Nightingale said the new book he co-authored with his wife, Melissa, is designed to “give people a place to stop…
Startupfest announces next in-person festival will be in 2022
byAmid ongoing concerns over COVID-19 and the emergence of new variants, Startupfest revealed it won’t be hosting an in-person…
How KitchenMate evolved its foodservice product for the post-pandemic workplace
byFood has quietly played a big role at the office in recent decades. Reports indicate good food choices can boost morale, build…
Boast.AI’s Lloyed Lobo shares the true cost of entrepreneurship
byI couldn’t get Lloyed Lobo to sit still. The co-founder of Boast.AI and Traction Conference wouldn’t stay in front…
Despite pandemic challenges, new business creation in Canada was strong over the last year
byDespite the many challenges faced by Canadian businesses throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, entrepreneurship and new business…
C2 Montréal to host 2021 conference through virtual, in-person model
byC2 Montréal, an annual business event, is planning to host its 2021 conference this fall through a hybrid model of a virtual…
Felix Health launches mental health service to meet rising demand during COVID-19
byToronto-based healthtech startup Felix Health has announced the launch of a new virtual mental health service, as it looks…
Curatio ramps up COVID-19 response with app launch in India, two new partnerships
byIn the last month, Vancouver-based healthtech company Curatio has taken steps to accelerate its response to COVID-19, announcing…
Federal government promises $199.16 million to biotech company Resilience Biotechnologies
byThe Government of Canada today announced an investment of $199.16 million in Resilience Biotechnologies, which is creating…
Launch Academy giving $100,000 in scholarships to aspiring entrepreneurs affected by COVID-19
byVancouver-based tech incubator Launch Academy, and its co-founder and CEO Ray Walia, have announced plans to provide $100,000…
The startup powering pandemic food deliveries explains the rise of ghost kitchens
byWe’ve all found a new delivery favourite during the pandemic. But is your new favourite restaurant… real? “We’ve…
Following pandemic hit, ChefHero rebrands, refocuses to early success
byToronto-based restaurant supply chain software startup ChefHero has officially rebranded to Notch after executing what it says…
How COVID-19 changed Canada’s biotech sector
byCanada’s biotech sector has been exploding, with good reason given the events of the last year. “Innovation and…
Why won’t the Ontario government help BookJane vaccinate the province?
byI’m not going to lie: this will be a frustrating episode to hear if you live in Ontario. Today we speak with Curtis Khan,…