Why space is Canada’s gateway to European collaboration
Matija Renčelj on why space is the natural starting place for Canada and the EU to build on existing ties.
Deep Tech
Edmonton Startup Week shines spotlight on budding deep tech sector
Founders and VCs spent the day discussing the finer points of building Prairies deep tech.
Edmonton Unlimited announces Deep Tech Foundry program at Startup Week
New program will launch in 2027 to tackle the unique challenges of commercializing deep tech.
Where quantum and AI intersect
At ALL IN, quantum leaders discussed why the tech won’t be built (or sold) like AI.
OSCP closes $6-million USD Series A round to power navigation without GPS
Montréal photonics startup aims to disrupt the IMU market with a smaller, more accurate alternative.
Femtum opens new Québec City factory to build more lasers for chipmakers
The $2.1-million headquarters dramatically expands production capacity as Femtum scales to meet data-centre boom.
Canada Rocket Company breaks ground on large engine test facility in London
Company says facility will create 40 jobs and help anchor its medium-lift launch vision.
Ex-General Fusion employee raises $4 million USD for fusion diagnostics startup Daedal
Toronto-based firm provides plasma measurement systems for fusion companies.
Waabi COO says company’s autonomous trucks are ready for deployment
Lior Ron foresees deployment across the Southern US by next year after Volvo completes technical validation.
With new funding, Astrus prepares to automate one of the biggest bottlenecks in chip design
Khosla-backed startup uses reinforcement learning to tackle analog design problems.
Aidan Gomez says Cohere won’t get into the business of making chips
Toronto AI company won’t follow competitors in pursuit of in-house semiconductors.
Amplify Capital prepares to place more early-stage bets with $60-million third impact fund
Ten-year-old VC firm will back up to 30 companies, with a focus on climate, health, and work tech.
Why did quantum leaders sound the Q-Day alarm at a FinTech conference?
At Canada FinTech Forum, experts warn that organizations without a quantum plan are way behind.
Canada Rocket Company wants to build a sovereign alternative to SpaceX’s Falcon 9
CRC hopes to keep it simple as it races to space on the tailwinds of Canada’s renewed interest in the stars.
Galaxia raises $4.5 million to bring satellite computers to Canada’s space race
Halifax startup developing AI-powered satellites that can process and analyze data in orbit.