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Hardware
Canada’s NordSpace announces 2026 satellite launch on SpaceX rocket
Mission slated for next year is part of aerospace startup’s new Space Systems Lab.
Canadian governments open arms, and wallets, to US chipmakers
Federal, Québec, and Ontario governments promise millions to Canadian semiconductor projects from IBM and Marvell.
Feds commit $42.5 million to expand AI compute infrastructure at University of Toronto
Funding will help researchers across the country train AI models with billions of parameters.
Dcbel partners with Volvo and Polestar to turn EV batteries into home power backups
CEO claims impact from US trade war and evaporating EV incentives is “minimal.”
It’s “Valley or Bust” for Canada’s young entrepreneurs
Colare’s Nain Abdi explains why his generation sees the Valley as their “launchpad.”
Maritime Launch conducts Nova Scotia’s first commercial rocket launch
The rocket missed its altitude goal, but brought Canada’s sovereign launch efforts closer to fruition.
Canadian-led Quilt brings its smart heat pumps north
After launching in 14 US states, Quilt systems are now available in five Canadian provinces.
#Budget2025 hints at full scope of federal government’s defence agenda
Budget 2025’s $80 billion earmark establishes defence as a cornerstone of federal tech commitments.
Canadarm maker invests $10 million in Maritime Launch’s Atlantic Canada spaceport
MDA Space will support development and future operations of Spaceport Nova Scotia.
Xanadu to go public on Nasdaq and TSX in $3.6-billion USD SPAC deal
Transaction expected to raise up to $500 million USD.
Black-led startups secure record-breaking $400,000 at DMZ’s Black Innovation Summit
OutreachGenius, Happly.AI among winners taking home more money than ever before.
Maritime Launch gets $10-million loan from EDC to build Nova Scotia spaceport
Spaceport Nova Scotia is developing the required infrastructure for future orbital missions.
Canadian semiconductor leaders see opportunity, and risk, in US takeovers
Leaders at HardTech Summit optimistic about Canadian mergers but want more support for scaleups.
Waabi’s self-driving system now powers Volvo’s new autonomous truck
Waabi Driver integrated into the Volvo VNL as companies look to commercialize self-driving trucks.