University of Toronto’s ForceFilm wins national James Dyson Award
Two University of Toronto PhD students are taking home the Canadian national James Dyson Award for Forcefilm. The technology…
Events
Elevate Toronto adds Vinod Khosla, Amanda Crew as speakers, $20,000 pitch competition
As Elevate Toronto looms closer, the inaugural event is on track to hit 5,000 attendees with 95 community partners. Since BetaKit…
CIX reveals its 2017 list of Canada’s top 20 most innovative tech companies
CIX has revealed its top 20 most innovative tech companies for 2017. Companies were chosen based on factors like product and…
Telus partners with Arlene Dickinson to launch pitch competition with $100,000 top prize
Telus has launched a new competition that will see Canadian small businesses receive up to $150,000 in prizes. CEO of District…
Finaeo’s Aly Dhalla explains how founders can avoid “shiny penny syndrome” at #FinTechTO
At the latest FinTechTO, Aly Dhalla, CEO and co-founder of Toronto-based Finaeo, shared some of the best practices for identifying…
Two Small Fish Ventures’ Eva Lau says network effect is startups’ greatest asset
At the latest TechToronto, Eva Lau, managing partner and co-founder of Two Small Fish Ventures, discussed “network effect”…
BioConnect’s Bianca Lopes says understanding human identity is key to FinTech innovation
Banks, insurance companies, and emerging FinTechs should put identity first when thinking about a strategy of how to build…
NACO seeking nominations for Most Promising Startups of the Year, Angel of the Year awards
The National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) is accepting nominations for its 2017 NACO Awards, which recognizes Canadian…
SingularityU and Rogers giving entrepreneurs free Canada Summit tickets through pitch contest
SingularityU has partnered with Rogers to give Canadian entrepreneurs the chance to attend the first Canadian edition of the…
Whistler’s Sea To Sky Summit emphasizes understanding your values when building a business
When it comes to the technology industry, a lot can change in a year — not only from the innovation perspective, but when…
Your guide to Elevate Toronto
At its launch event in July at the top of the CN Tower, Toronto Mayor John Tory said that “Elevate Toronto will become a…
Orbityl, LevelJump named outstanding ventures at NEXT Canada Venture Day
This morning, 12 of NEXT Canada‘s ventures pitched at the organization’s seventh annual venture day, which included…
Kik’s Ted Livingston says harsh regulations can stifle cryptocurrency innovation at Bitcoin & Ethereum Summit
For bitcoin and blockchain enthusiasts, Toronto is becoming a hotbed of conversation and action. FinTech Canada presented the…
Diply’s Kirstine Stewart, MaRS IaF’s Michelle McBane among speakers at TribalScale’s TakeOver Conference
In October, TribalScale is hosting its first TakeOver Innovation Conference, which is dedicated to discussing how technology…
Ada Support’s Mike Murchison says companies should experience customer pain points before building software
At the latest TechToronto, Mike Murchison, CEO of Toronto-based Ada Support, talked about how startups can determine the value…