Why the future of Ontario’s critical industries hinges on startups
On Oct. 24, experts will explore how startups can design solutions tailored to the realities of OT environments.
Events
Numr’s Demo Day win proves what structured support can unlock in just four months
YSpace’s 2025 Tech Accelerator supported tech solutions for healthcare, education, sustainability, and more.
First-ever Toronto Community Week will be headlined by Wattpad, Stripe, and Calendly
International event focuses on community building as a measurable business advantage.
Canadian VC movement and AI at Elevate
Plus: OpenAI teases Canadian office.
Serenity Power wins $100K Women+ Pitch Prize at Elevate
Black Innovation Zone and Moneris eCommerce North also crown pitch winners.
At Elevate, founders call out barriers holding back Canadian healthtech
Entrepreneurs say slow policy and weak procurement limit Canadians’ access to aging and fertility tech.
“Stay tuned”: OpenAI teases Canadian office
ChatGPT maker cites Canadian AI talent, capacity, and capital as advantages in global expansion.
AI takes centre stage on Elevate’s opening night
From job loss to mental health, innovation leaders unpack the human impact of AI.
The Hinton Lectures return as AI’s safety cracks widen
The lectures will probe what it takes to keep increasingly powerful models in check.
Swiirl teams up with former Raptors star Jerome Williams for 40-city student tour
Shooting for Peace tour will pair basketball with lessons in financial literacy and mental health.
Canada’s productivity problem takes center stage at Competition Summit 2025
Industry leaders say regulation is stifling startups, even as Ottawa pledges to be “hawkish” on competition.
Alberta’s AI legacy runs deep. Here’s how one founder is building on it
Ahead of Elevate Festival, Alex Kearney reflects on Canada’s AI history and not staying quiet on global stages.
At Munk School event, FinTech leaders call for Canada to take bigger swings
As federal budget nears, leaders see an opportunity for Canada to advance long-awaited priorities.
Elevate Festival’s 2025 Startup Open House hits Toronto Oct. 9
The reborn event connects entrepreneurs with potential hires and investors.
Tailscale’s CEO has an idea “worth billions” for AI startups
Avery Pennarun is building the air traffic control for AI agents. He needs help to make sure the planes land safely.