InBC’s Jill Earthy knows Canadian VC “could be healthier”
Provincial Crown Corp. CEO talks wake-up calls, early-stage investment, and InBC’s future fundraising plans.
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Government-backed program aims to help Canadian non-profits adopt responsible AI
RAISE hopes to make Canada a leader in AI for charities and social impact causes.
Investissement Québec records annual loss on VC and fund investments
Provincial investment agency’s overall $13-million return came in well below $194 million forecast.
DIGITAL Innovation Cluster providing $15 million across 16 Canadian AI-based training and CareerTech projects
Projects backed by matching $15-million private investment aim to upskill and connect workers with employers.
As aging entrepreneurs retire, BDC and FNBC announce $100 million to help Indigenous groups buy their businesses
FNBC and BDC want to help Indigenous communities buy established Canadian firms, aid “economic reconciliation.”
Canada Growth Fund commits at least $89 million to Eavor in second big investment to geothermal tech company
CGF promises another $48 million upon the completion of undisclosed milestones.
Industry watcher says recent Shopify ruling could embolden companies to challenge CRA data requests
Federal court dismissed CRA’s request for six years of data on Shopify merchants.
UrbanLogiq wants governments to rely on its AI-powered insights
Startup partners with engineering, IT firms WSP and Cubic to source private-sector data for government clients.
Alberta’s tech sector is embracing an AI data centre boom. Will it pay off?
Tech leaders say energy-hungry infrastructure will catalyze startup creation, but critics warn of “oversold” benefits.…
BC’s new JEDI says Web Summit Vancouver has been worth “every penny”
Minister Gibson talks ecosystem growth, integrated marketplaces, and filling the “really big shoes” of her predecessor.…
Farm Credit Canada commits to investing $2 billion in AgTech by 2030
The Crown corporation’s president and CEO noted that “investment dollars have been scarce” in the sector.
Innovation Saskatchewan’s first-ever research strategy boosts commercialization, tax incentives for tech
Provincial agency expands refundable investor tax credit to include life science startups.
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.
Jim Balsillie calls on Ottawa to prioritize stablecoins at Inventures fireside with Premier Smith
Premier indicated willingness to add Web3 expert to the Alberta Securities Commission.
Calgary says it has the makings of an innovation capital. What’s the next step?
As Calgary executes its new innovation strategy, it’s fighting to keep pace with demand for startup funding.