12 Canadian FinTech startups chosen to embark on UK trade mission
Twelve Canadian FinTech startups from five major Canadian cities have been chosen to participate in a trade mission to the…
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Terramera, Livestock Water Recycling win Nutrien-Radicle Challenge
Terramera and Livestock Water Recycling claimed a combined $1.25 million USD after the final pitch competition of the Nutrien-Radicle…
Incumbents, consumer complacency barriers to innovation in Canadian banking
Wednesday at the #ElevateTechFest Money Stage, BetaKit’s Meagan Simpson spoke with three FinTech disruptors about open…
#ElevateAI explains the state of Canadian artificial intelligence
From financial innovation to product development, Wednesday’s #ElevateTechFest had something for everyone. In a packed…
Mike Katchen on why Wealthsimple avoided the traditional VC cycle to scale
At #ElevateMoney Stage (programmed by BetaKit) on Wednesday, BetaKit’s Douglas Soltys sat down with Wealthsimple CEO Michael…
Element AI CEO says “I’m not leaving,” shares commercialization challenges
The #ElevateAI Stage (programmed by BetaKit) was filled with panels, keynotes, and lightning talks highlighting what’s…
Ted Livingston says Kik will not stop fighting until it has “no dollars left”
After a tumultuous week for chat messaging app Kik, CEO Ted Livingston took the stage at #ElevateMoney Stage (programmed by…
Toronto team takes first place in Oxford global hackathon
A Toronto team is among the first-place winners at a global hackathon hosted by real estate development company, Oxford Properties…
Tech’s moonshots: highlights from Elevate Main Stage
Elevate arrived at Meridian Hall on Tuesday, featuring a diverse lineup of speakers from tech companies, government, and entertainment,…
One year after Elevate hackathon win, StableHacks launches first product
A year after Toronto-based StableHacks was named the winner of last year’s Elevate hackathon, the company has launched…
Four startups win $50,000 investments at Velocity Fund Pitch Competition
Four early-stage startups were all crowned the winners of the 25th Velocity Fund Pitch Competition this week, which was hosted…
Interac wants to elevate the FinTech conversation at Canada’s largest tech festival
Back again for its third year, Elevate Tech Fest promises celebrity speakers, global tech leaders and inspiration for anyone…
BetaKit’s Guide to Elevate Data Analytics
Returning for its third year, Elevate is now simply too big for one event guide. So BetaKit has produced a guide to every event…
BetaKit’s Guide to Elevate Tech Jam
Returning for its third year, Elevate is now simply too big for one event guide. So BetaKit has produced a guide to every event…
Nutrien Radicle Challenge awarding $1.25 million USD to foodtech companies
Agtech and foodtech companies have the chance to win $1.25 million USD in investment at the Nutrien Radicle Challenge Canada,…