BDC head says bank pulled back from life sciences “too early” as it preps new VC fund
Upcoming life sciences fund to invest directly in companies from a more than $100-million envelope.
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This U of T-led program is helping Canada find its place in the global EV market
The EVIO program will park grad students with EV companies to keep the best talent at home.
Q&A: Why Canada shouldn’t ban kids from social media
Tech policy advocate Josh Tabish on why he thinks regulation shouldn’t necessarily mean restriction.
Q&A: BDC Capital’s head on why Canadian defence tech investments are heating up
Geneviève Bouthillier unpacks recent investments in Irréversible and Canada Rocket Company.
U of A partners with City of Edmonton to study hydrogen-powered vehicles
The partnership is the latest turn in a long saga of Edmonton attempting to green its fleets.
Québec bets on buying homegrown tech to boost province’s productivity
I Adopt Québec’s Tech campaign launches to encourage businesses to buy local tech and services.
How AI and a “tight” fundraising market are reshaping Canadian proptech
Proptech Collective says 2025 brought signs of maturity, fewer exits, and some possible tailwinds.
NordSpace to team up with German researchers to advance 3D-printed rocket engines
NRC IRAP chips in $335,000 to boost Markham company’s manufacturing capabilities for medium-lift rocket engines.
Feds call for proposals to build large-scale data centres in Canada
Ottawa seeks Canadian companies to build sovereign, AI data centres exceeding 100MW capacity.
Dominion Dynamics raises $21 million to build Canada’s “defence neoprime”
Ottawa startup eyes prime defence contractor role as defence spending surges in Canada.
Mangrove Lithium announces $85-million USD financing to power critical mineral refinement for EVs
Investment comes from Canada Growth Fund, BMW, and Bill Gates’ investment fund.
Union files labour complaint, demands details from Ubisoft after sudden Halifax studio closure
Dispute comes after years of layoffs and chilly labour climate in gaming industry.
How AI can help make SR&ED filing painless
Agentic assistants in the Chrono Platform can help turn months of year-end work into minutes.
Mila researchers target “AI psychosis” amid concerns about chatbots’ mental health impact
Research hub’s AI Safety Studio looks to limit chatbot outputs that feed users’ delusions.
Oceantech accelerator Blue Action Canada opens applications for second cohort
Ocean Supercluster-backed program is looking for eight ambitious, blue-economy startups.