Today in funding: Sandpiper Ventures, Klir, Gazoduq, UpMeals, Fiddlehead Technology
Five Canada-based tech organizations have recently raised funding to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised money,…
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Federal government invests $55.1 million in 20 cleantech companies
The Government of Canada today announced an investment of $55.1 million to be distributed among 20 cleantech companies from…
Digital Technology Supercluster invests $2.5 million into new telehealth wound care project
The Digital Technology Supercluster is investing $2.5 million into a new $3.1 million initiative aimed to help wound patients…
15 Canadian startups chosen for third Global Affairs’ California-focused women in tech program
Fifteen women-led Canadian tech companies have been selected to participate in the third iteration of Global Affairs Canada…
With $29 million, MAIN Québec renews startup coaching program to support 375 startups
Mouvement des accélérateurs d’innovation du Québec (MAIN Québec) is re-launching its startup coaching program with new…
Privacy Commissioner claims facial recognition company Clearview AI violated Canadian privacy laws
A new report from the federal privacy commissioner and three provincial counterparts claims that Clearview AI, an American…
Digital Main Street launches pilot with Deliverect to support Toronto restaurants
Toronto-based Digital Main Street and ventureLAB are launching a new pilot with Belgian-founded startup Deliverect to offer…
Digital Technology Supercluster makes new investment to create $8.7 million tech talent program
The British Columbia-based Digital Technology Supercluster has invested in a new $8.7 million program focused on fostering…
City of Kingston, Cloud DX receive funding from FedDev Ontario for healthtech innovations
On Tuesday, FedDev Ontario announced funding for two separate projects meant to support healthtech innovation in the province.…
Government reveals new credit program for hard-hit businesses will open February 1
The Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program (HASCAP), which will provide financial support to businesses hardest…
NGen Supercluster nears two-thirds of $230 million budget committed with new COVID-19 supply projects
The Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) Supercluster has announced over $27 million CAD in manufacturing tech projects…
UBC, UNB receive funding from feds, Bell for innovation programming
The Government of Canada and Bell each recently announced planned investments in cleantech and cybersecurity development totalling…
New mandate letters put continued focus on COVID-19 for innovation, small business, economic ministers
Newly released ministerial mandate letters released Friday point to a continued focus on supporting businesses throughout the…
Shopify awarded two merchant patents as company continues to ramp up IP activity
In recent weeks, Shopify was awarded two merchant patents by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The patent…
National Bank formally launches $200 million SME Growth Fund with initial investments
The National Bank of Canada has completed its initial capitalization of $200 million for the National Bank SME Growth Fund,…