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Five startups in Volta’s new cohort each receive $25,000 investment
Halifax-based accelerator, Volta, has announced five early-stage tech startups entering its latest cohort. The startups were…
Volta announces 15 Atlantic Canadian startups in fall cohort pitch event
Halifax-based innovation hub Volta has announced the 15 Atlantic Canadian early-stage tech startups that will compete in its…
Halifax launches innovation outpost to help startups scale
The Halifax Partnership and the Halifax Regional Municipality have announced the opening of the Halifax Innovation Outpost,…
The top Canadian tech hubs you don’t know about
Toronto and Vancouver get the lion’s share of attention on the Canadian tech scene. And it’s no wonder! Startup founders,…
Two Canadian startups receive grants from Microsoft’s AI for Accessibility initiative
Two Canadian startups have been named grantees of Microsoft’s AI for Accessibility initiative, a $25 million, five year…
Microsoft for Startups, Volta announce partnership in Atlantic Canada
Halifax-based innovation hub Volta and Microsoft for Startups Canada have announced a strategic partnership to support the…
Founder Institute launches pre-seed startup accelerator in Halifax
Silicon-Valley based Founder Institute, the world’s largest pre-seed startup accelerator with chapters in over 180 cities…
Build Ventures closes $50.5 million CAD for Fund II
Build Ventures, which focuses on investing in early-stage technology companies across Atlantic Canada, has announced that its…
Federal government invests $58 million into two of seven new cleantech hubs
Two of seven climate change hubs have received investments from the federal government as part of a national initiative intended…
CDL grad EnergyX receives $500,000 as it expands into Atlantic Canada
Toronto-based EnergyX Solutions, which produces software to help businesses and consumers improve energy efficiency, is expanding…
Five Atlantic Canada startups recognized at Volta Ecosystem Impact Awards
Five Atlantic Canada companies were recognized for their community impact at the Ecosystem Impact Awards this week, hosted…
Performance platform Side Door wins Propel’s Gerry Pond Sales Award
Laura Simpson, CEO of Halifax-based Side Door, is the first winner of the Gerry Pond Sales Award, presented by Atlantic Canada…
Element AI recognized for innovation at Mitacs Entrepreneur Awards
Montreal-based Element AI received the 20th Anniversary Award at the Mitacs Entrepreneurs Award ceremony in Halifax, earlier…
Innovacorp names four winners of $25,000 Sprint competition
Halifax-based Innovacorp, an early stage venture capital accelerator, has named four winners of 2019 Sprint competition. Each…