Federal challenge grants Photonic and Xanadu funding to advance quantum defence tech projects
Quantum computing firms among the 19 semi-finalists in latest DND-led IDEaS challenge.
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Semiconductor manufacturer Ranovus plans $100 million expansion of Ottawa facility
Ontario supports investment with $2 million grant following industry calls to support homegrown innovation.
North Vector Dynamics secures $4.2-million contract with National Defence for hypersonic propulsion
Calgary-based startup says Canadian VC interest in military technology is growing.
Sovra appoints new CEO Tom Spengler as it sells off “non-core businesses” to focus on government tech
Formerly known as MDF Commerce, the now-private Montréal company has also acquired Calgary’s Ontopical.
Feds sign new agreement with Cohere to explore AI uses within government services
AI startup partnered with the Canadian government in June on AI research and safety.
Federal government invests $8 million into six Québec EV battery and charging projects
NRCan funding follows a period of turmoil for Québec’s EV sector.
Commissioner of Canada Elections will “explore the use” of AI
The move comes amid threats to election integrity from AI-enabled disinformation.
Trade war uncertainty drags on for Canadian tech as US hikes tariffs, changes duty rules
Logistical hurdles mount for startups as US deadline yields no trade deal.
Marc-Antoine Cantin to lead Anges Québec as CEO Stéphane Drouin steps down
Drouin is departing the angel investor network for personal reasons less than a year after taking the helm.
Canada’s AI safety institute pledges $1 million to UK counterpart for research collaboration
Canadian AI godfather Yoshua Bengio joins advisory board of $29-million research initiative.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford officially cancels province’s contract with SpaceX’s Starlink
Province follows through on US tariff countermeasure, pays undisclosed break fee to Elon Musk’s company.
NGen helps lead $108-million investment in sustainable manufacturing tech
News comes as Carbon Upcycling breaks ground on a CO2 capture facility.
Canada awards $14.6 million contract to space triumvirate to build its new lunar rover
MDA Space, Mission Control, and Canadensys to begin exploring size and scope of “long-term project.”
Cohere to access Canadian AI infrastructure and new clients through partnership with Bell
Startup will provide AI tools to Bell’s Canadian government and enterprise customers.
Ontario nurtures forest-based innovation accelerator CRIBE with $5-million investment
Funding aims to grow and commercialize companies creating forest-based solutions.