Raghwa Gopal to retire as head of Innovate BC, kicking off search for new leader
Gopal previously helped create Okanagan’s first startups accelerator.
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BDC launches $150 million Sustainability fund in revamp of Industrial, Clean and Energy Technology Venture Fund
The Sustainability Venture Fund is set to complement BDC’s $400 million Climate Tech Fund.
Mila secures $21 million from Québec government to support ethical AI research, projects
The provincial government also invested $14.3 million into ten incubators, accelerators.
Calgary Police Force, Chainalysis partnership aims to reduce cryptocurrency scams
Partnership hopes to offer training, support to other law enforcement agencies.
BetaKit’s most-read March stories show #CDNtech sector struggles continue as government innovation promises continue to lag
SVB’s collapse kicked off a month that included new layoffs, bankruptcies, and AI disruptions.
VCCI-backed Kensington Capital Partners secures $158 million first close for third venture fund
Kensington becomes first VCCI-supported fund of funds to announce it has closed financing.
Canadian privacy commissioner launches investigation into ChatGPT
The case is in response to a complaint alleging non-consensual collection, use of personal information.
Ask John Ruffolo Anything: SVB fallout, VC groupthink, government dependence & more
Canadian tech’s maverick investor answers your submitted questions.
Federal budget a “huge win” for cleantech, but Canada still at risk of missing out
Now is not the time to stop investing in Canada’s clean economy.
Yoshua Bengio, major tech leaders call for six-month pause on advanced AI development in open letter
Elon Musk, Steve Wozniak, and DeepMind scientists also signed the letter.
With no open banking update in #Budget2023, FinTech executives are increasingly jaded about timeline for delivery
Working groups resume April 14th, but open banking lead departs in September.
Metaspectral selected to join South Australian government accelerator program
Its technology conducts AI-powered hyperspectral data analysis in real-time.
Federal #Budget2023 includes cleantech commitments, little else for innovation
Budget 2023 includes $500 million to SIF for cleantech projects, billions in clean energy tax credits.
Canadian government ups semiconductor focus, invests $36 million in Ranovus
Ranovus investment part of a $100-million project to advance Canadian semiconductor manufacturing, production.
Ontario budget gains kudos for streamlining procurement, increasing access to skilled talent
“Minister Bethlenfalvy and the Ontario government has listened to many of our members’ concerns.”