CDL Defence, Vimy Forge, and Calian Ventures launch programs to boost Canadian defence tech
A wave of new accelerators aim to accelerate dual-use startups and strengthen sovereignty.
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Picketa expands to help farmers in 13 US states analyze plant tissue
Picketa’s flagship offering can now analyze corn, a key crop for US farmers.
Healwell AI accelerates M&A strategy with acquisitions of VeroSource Solutions and BioPharma Services
The deals, if successful, will have a combined value of over $36 million.
Potential Motors secures $2 million to commercialize terrain-perception software for off-road vehicles
After years of R&D, Potential says it is ready to take its core tech to market.
PLATO’s Keith McIntosh among EY’s Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023 regional winners
McIntosh was recognized for building Indigenous representation among PLATO’s workforce.
Salesforce, Radian6 veteran Chris Ramsey named CEO of criminal-intelligence startup Cybercheck
Radian6 sold to Salesforce for $436.9 million CAD during Ramsey’s time there.
Picketa raises $1.4 million CAD to help farmers analyze plant tissue in real time
Picketa “releaves” farmers of long turn-around times for agricultural testing.
Thales to build cybersecurity hub, hire 110 people in Fredericton with government funding
The hub will also house Thales’ North American cybersecurity centre.
IBM to hire 250 in New Brunswick for new Client Innovation Centre
This week, IBM also awarded $35,000 USD to two Montréal-based startups.
Potential Motors, Chinova Bioworks, Introhive feted at New Brunswick innovation awards ceremony
Nine awards handed out at the first InnovateNB awards event.
Introhive cuts 16 percent of workforce citing market conditions
CEO said the current environment makes it challenging to fund Introhive’s high-growth strategy.
PLATO secures additional $2 million from Raven Indigenous Capital Partners
PLATO wants to build a network of 1,000 Indigenous software testers across Canada.
Canadian startups in Y Combinator tie all-time high at Winter 2022 Demo Day
For the second time, 16 Canadian startups participated in a YC cohort.
Potential Motors closes $4 million CAD to improve off-road electric vehicle performance
The startup focuses on “the most overlooked space in electrification.”
Amazon, BMO, PLATO Testing team up to offer tech training to Indigenous students
Fredericton-based company PLATO Testing has entered a partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Bank of Montreal (BMO)…