How a small change to Y Combinator’s terms sent waves through Canadian tech
Industry divided over accelerator’s decision to remove Canada from list of investable sites.
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Y Combinator website no longer lists Canada as a country it invests in
Change implies Canadian startups have to incorporate in the US, Cayman Islands, or Singapore to join accelerator.
Mila and Inovia launch venture fund to turn AI research “diamonds” into startups
National platform targets $100-million USD fund with plans to back 55 companies.
Calgary’s new Aerospace Innovation Hub aims to turn talent and capital into scale
Hub aims to support more than $50 million in investment into local aerospace firms.
Mila researchers target “AI psychosis” amid concerns about chatbots’ mental health impact
Research hub’s AI Safety Studio looks to limit chatbot outputs that feed users’ delusions.
Amii launches AI scholarship for environmental and atmospheric sciences
Research institute is accepting applications for AI for Earth program until the end of February.
Queen’s University recruits Ian Karlin from Nvidia in bid to build Canadian supercomputer
After working on leading supercomputers abroad, Karlin wants to help boost Canada’s computing capacity.
Montréal’s seventh Startup Community Awards get a new home, and a new tone
After community feedback, revamped awards use new innovation hub to refocus on founders.
University of Toronto establishes AI research chair to recruit the next Geoffrey Hinton
Google and U of T are each providing $10 million to support the position.
MaRS innovation hub and insurance firm Definity launch new accelerator for climate adaptation startups
With insurance payouts from wildfires, floods, and storms on the rise, Definity sees room to help prevent them.
Sweden brings urgency—and royalty—to Montréal as it seeks AI research partnership
Swedish deputy PM says countries must be “risk aware, not risk averse” as royal delegation visits Mila.
As DEI backlash spills into Canada, Black tech leaders envision a more sustainable model
Advocates say tech industry should focus on cross-initiatives, community, and access to capital.
Industry group Technation and tech hub OneEleven tap new leadership after months-long searches
Kevin d’Entremont now heads Technation, OneEleven appoints Manny Kalia as managing director.
MaRS relaunches Capital Program to keep Canada’s “anchor” companies at home
Renewed program guides startups through fundraising with a “white-glove service.”
Mila exploring venture fund to commercialize AI research
Former Circle K Ventures managing partner will advise on fund strategy as corporate VC fund winds down.