Bank of Canada to collaborate with MIT on digital currency research project
Canada explores digital currency as Biden calls for US to examine its own options.
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Platform Innovation Centre in Calgary receives $2 million from the Government of Canada
The long-awaited innovation hub is set to officially open its doors in 2022.
Canadian FinTech leaders press Government of Canada for progress on open banking
Open letter calls on feds to appoint open banking lead, adopt recommendations outlined in last year’s report.
Ontario commits $25 million as Canadarm3 manufacturer MDA creates $100 million space robotics centre
MDA combines space robotics with automation and artificial intelligence.
Saskatchewan opens new immigration stream to bolster tech talent pool
Saskatchewan is the latest province to introduce a tech-focused immigration stream.
Federal government announces first four organizations administering Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund
SheEO among group set to provide micro-loans to women entrepreneurs.
Ontario helps agricultural innovation grow with up to $22 million investment
The funding is going to university and startup AgTech projects.
Canadian government launches $4 billion Canada Digital Adoption Program
Program to help some 160,000 small and medium businesses adopt digital technology.
Ontario government announces launch of new IP agency
The official launch follows years of work around a provincial IP strategy.
Invest Ontario appoints CEO as InBC bolsters team with Telus exec
Ontario and British Columbia are building their respective agencies to foster local innovation.
Canada commits $240 million to bolster domestic semiconductor ecosystem
The financing will fuel a new semiconductor fund and updates to the CPFC fab.
BC’s budget strong on cleantech; Alberta positions itself as major tech hub
BC announces $654 million for cleantech, while Alberta promises $73 million for innovation.
Pulse Industrial secures $3.5 million from SDTC to improve safety in industrial plants
Pulse Industrial is one of 16 companies sharing $52.3 million from SDTC.
Following recent merger, Startup Montréal announces program to spur late-stage growth
The Government of Québec has committed $6.5 million to the program.
Wyvern secures $4 million from SDTC to use satellite tech for farming
Wyvern previously raised $4.5 million in pre-seed, seed funding.