Queen’s University recruits Ian Karlin from Nvidia in bid to build Canadian supercomputer
After working on leading supercomputers abroad, Karlin wants to help boost Canada’s computing capacity.
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General Fusion reportedly faces pressure to go public after $51.5-million raise
Investors reportedly pushing company toward public markets as race for fusion power intensifies.
Nfinite nabs $4.6 million to prove it can make paper that performs like plastic
University of Waterloo spinout aims to scale tech that extends shelf life of paper packaging.
Canada’s NordSpace announces 2026 satellite launch on SpaceX rocket
Mission slated for next year is part of aerospace startup’s new Space Systems Lab.
Maritime Launch conducts Nova Scotia’s first commercial rocket launch
The rocket missed its altitude goal, but brought Canada’s sovereign launch efforts closer to fruition.
MDA Space reports 45-percent year-over-year revenue growth in Q3 after losing EchoStar contract
Canadarm3 manufacturer maintains financial outlook despite termination of $1.8-billion satellite deal.
#Budget2025 hints at full scope of federal government’s defence agenda
Budget 2025’s $80 billion earmark establishes defence as a cornerstone of federal tech commitments.
What’s in #Budget2025 for Canadian tech?
Feds make huge spending commitments but finally get competitive on defence, taxes, and financial services.
Canadarm maker invests $10 million in Maritime Launch’s Atlantic Canada spaceport
MDA Space will support development and future operations of Spaceport Nova Scotia.
Maritime Launch gets $10-million loan from EDC to build Nova Scotia spaceport
Spaceport Nova Scotia is developing the required infrastructure for future orbital missions.
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.
Deep Sky aims to build one of the world’s largest carbon capture facilities in Manitoba
Province has “ideal geology” for $500-million facility’s carbon storage.
NordSpace and C-Core partner to build ground station infrastructure across Canada
Stations support tracking and controlling aerial systems like satellites.
Hyperlume snapped up by San Jose-based Credo for undisclosed amount
Sale comes seven months after the Ottawa startup’s nearly $18-million CAD seed round.
NordSpace’s second rocket launch attempt flames out after multiple launchpad fires
Second launch window expires as fuel issues delay rocket launch.