NGen launches $100-million sustainable manufacturing challenge, calls for project proposals
The Sustainable Manufacturing Challenge is seeking projects that will support Canada’s net-zero goals.
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SEC orders Delphia to pay $225,000 USD for “false and misleading” statements about use of AI
Toronto startup one of two companies accused by US securities regulator of “AI washing.”
Google Canada provides $2.7 million in research grants to major Canadian AI institutes CIFAR, Amii, CEIMIA
The funding is aimed at supporting research into sustainability and responsible AI development.
Saskatchewan government doubles cap of startup investor tax credit to $7 million
Program eligibility has also been expanded to include cleantech startups.
Alberta earmarks $55 million to build tech, science hub at the University of Calgary
The hub will include incubator space for researchers to collaborate with industry partners.
Intellectual Property Ontario finds permanent CEO in Dan Herman
Herman previously led ISED as executive director of innovation policy.
How to fix SR&ED
Can a decades-old, $4 billion tax credit program be modernized to solve Canada’s innovation woes?
Angel Investors Ontario’s long-term future is unclear as FedDev funding dries up
AIO appoints Mark Lawrence as interim head to steer the organization after departure of Jeffrey Steiner.
Ontario companies receiving $17.2 million in federal funding to commercialize quantum solutions
Xanadu, High Q, ProteinQure among companies receiving funding.
BEKH, Volta and Tribe launch new initiatives to support Black Canadian founders
Both initiatives look to address the unique, systemic barriers facing Black entrepreneurs.
York Region commits $1 million to support international, women entrepreneurs
Project JumpSTART aims to create a soft landing for tech entrepreneurs in the York Region.
Vector Institute leaders chart AI hub’s progress and the challenges that remain
Experts discuss AI safety, regulation, and how Canada can maintain global leadership.
NGen investing $32.3 million into 15 advanced manufacturing projects
Tech startups CarbiCrete, 3D BioFibR, Falkbuilt among recipients.
As stablecoin compliance deadline looms, Canada’s crypto industry calls for consultation
Coinbase, Kraken, Wealthsimple, WonderFi among those urging CSA to reconsider crackdown on fiat-backed stablecoins.
Canada, UK sign agreements to work together on AI compute capacity, high-tech research
Agreement follows the collapse of free trade talks between the countries last week.