Innovation Saskatchewanâs first-ever research strategy boosts commercialization, tax incentives for tech
Provincial agency expands refundable investor tax credit to include life science startups.
Funding
Medtech AI startups ProteinQure and AssistIQ each close Series A rounds
ProteinQure to debut AI-engineered cancer drug in the clinic, while AssistIQ expands medical supply platform.
PacifiCan tops up Innovate BC initiative with $1.8 million for AI projects
Funding to support local AI testbeds at Vancouver International Airport and Provincial Health Services Authority.
Jane Software to be reportedly valued at $1.8 billion in upcoming secondary financing
TCV and other US-based private equity firms to snatch up $500 million in Jane shares.
Keep emerges from stealth to launch Canadian small business banking platform
Toronto-based âall-in-oneâ FinTech firm backed by Treville, Silicon Valley Bank, Rebel Fund, and more.
Google grants Amii $5 million to help post-secondary schools develop AI curricula
Google and Amii hope driving AI education in Canada translates into adoption.
ESG reporting platform Novisto fuels up for European expansion with $37.7-million CAD Series C
Amid ESG backlash, CEO says large firms have not changed their sustainability plans but are less vocal about them.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford did not deliver the innovation budget tech leaders wanted
Open letter from CEOs not heeded as budget projects $14.6-billion deficit.
Canada’s auto tech industry crashes into a triple emergency Â
Exro, LeddarTech, and Lion Electric are all scrambling to make deals to stay afloat.
Verdi raises $6.5 million to reduce farmersâ irrigation irritation with automation
Vancouver-based startup has more than doubled its team size over the past year.
Redstick Ventures wants to give foodtech a seat at the table
Cross-border VC closes $6.5-million Fund I to invest in food production tech.
Amplify Capital adds Craig Hunter as partner while raising its third impact-focused fund
New fund has closed about 70 percent of its target, managing partner says.
Una Software secures new seed funding as startup adds AI into its financial planning platform
Staircase Ventures-led round brings Unaâs total funding to $10 million USD.
Tentree spinout Veritree announces $9.1-million CAD Series A to help companies manage nature restoration projects
Vancouver cleantech startup recently hit 100 million trees pledged through its platform.
University of Waterloo-backed Velocity Fund II holds $14-million initial close
First VC fund backed by Canadian university endowment has deployed into five startups so far.