Mark Dobbin, Gerry Pond recognized at 2020 NACO Atlantic Summit
Mark Dobbin, the founder and president of Newfoundland-based Killick Capital, has been named Angel of the Year at the National…
Events
Five Atlantic Canada startups receive $25,000, chosen for latest Volta cohort
Halifax-based innovation hub Volta has announced that five early-stage startups will each receive $25,000 and join the fall…
BetaKit Live: How Canada can become a cybersecurity leader
There is a global gap of 3.5 million cybersecurity jobs that need to be filled around the world by 2021. That’s a 3x…
Athennian, CDL-Rockies, Symend among winners of 2020 Start Alberta Awards
Start Alberta has revealed the winners of the third annual Start Alberta Tech Awards, which was held virtually this year. The…
Jim Balsillie, Dan Breznitz talk opportunity to adapt Canadian innovation policy amid COVID-19, US election
The COVID-19 pandemic presents opportunities for Canadian innovation, according to CCI’s Jim Balsillie and Dan Breznitz of…
Venture Out team resigns en masse, citing diversity and inclusion concerns with parent organization
The volunteer team behind Canadian tech and social impact conference Venture Out has resigned en masse, citing inconsistent…
SkyHive, Terramera, Klue among winners of 2020 BC Technology Impact Awards
The BC Tech Association has unveiled the 11 winners of the 2020 Technology Impact Awards (TIAs), an annual event that recognizes…
BetaKit Live: Willful and The Canadian Shield explain how to survive and thrive in 2020
It has been one trying year for startups and small businesses in Canada. Since the COVID-19 pandemic struck, only 28 percent…
Following PBO report, Minister Bains says Superclusters have seen “enormous progress”
A recent report from the parliamentary budget officer (PBO) and a letter from tech CEOs to the prime minister of Canada have…
Startup Calgary reveals 15 companies participating in virtual Launch Party
Startup Calgary is holding the 11th annual Launch Party virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fifteen of the city’s…
NEXT Canada names winners of 2020 virtual Venture Day
On Thursday, 11 NEXT Canada ventures pitched their startup to an audience of business leaders, partners, alumni, and investors,…
Startup Slam goes virtual to showcase Victoria tech ecosystem
Startup Slam, a one-day regional event aimed to showcase and connect the Victoria tech community, is the latest Canadian tech…
New event for women entrepreneurs, InvestHER, to host $10,000 virtual pitch competition
InvestHER Summit, a virtual event that aims to connect investors with Canadian female business owners, has opened applications…
Interac’s Debbie Gamble and futurist Amy Webb talk shifting tech trends September 17
Interac will host futurist Amy Webb in an online event on September 17. Jointly presented by digital production organization…
Athlete Technology Group pivots from event to company connecting athlete and tech entrepreneurs
Athlete Technology Group, formerly a summit held in Toronto for the sport and tech community, has pivoted to become a venture…