Sentinel inks partnership to supply drones to Ukraine
Sentinel will partner with Kyiv’s Airlogix in deal supported by Canadian and Ukrainian governments.
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Canada’s early-stage investment gap “now a sovereignty issue,” BDC says
BDC report says more than 80 percent of late-stage deals come via foreign capital.
Canada injects millions into AI research program amid “global war” for talent
A $24-million investment will support 20 new appointees to CIFAR’s AI Chair program.
Angel Investors Ontario joins CSCA as it makes new pitch for government funding
With its future still uncertain, AIO hopes the CSCA will help advance its mission nationally.
Alberta partners with Amii to establish Health Innovation Lab
Lab will focus on integrating AI into provincial healthcare development.
Digital surveillance Bill C-22 threatens to drive tech firms out of Canada
Growing number of tech leaders, privacy experts expressing concern over “lawful access” legislation.
Harjit Sajjan reports for duty
After decades in public service, former defence minister Harjit Sajjan is now a defence-tech entrepreneur.
Feds back new group embedding graduate researchers with Canadian companies
TICAN will work with firms to identify R&D challenges, then find grads who can solve the problem.
CMC Microsystems picks 11 winners for $10.7-million edge computing challenge
Funding comes through FABrIC network, which aims to grow Canada’s advanced semiconductor capabilities.
Feds announce $66 million for 44 businesses through AI Compute Access Fund
Program offers financial support to subsidize costs to commercialize or scale AI projects.
Why IP is a founder’s most powerful growth tool
Delvinia founder and CEO Adam Froman on why Canadian IP needs a rethink.
“Steel, concrete, and code”: Feds and Telus announce three AI data centres in BC
Projects include upscaling existing Kamloops data centre and two new, Vancouver-based centres.
Ontario government invests $5 million into life sciences and healthtech startups
Kare Chemical Technologies, Myomar Molecular, Stoked Bio, among the recipients.
Q&A: Vass Bednar on why Canada is at risk of remaining a digital 51st state
Canadian Shield Institute leader talks digital sovereignty ahead of CUSMA review.
Canada won’t pursue national semiconductor strategy, AI minister says
Canada is the only G7 country without a standalone strategy. Industry groups are urging action.