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.
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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.
Platform Calgary president and CEO Terry Rock leaving for Alberta Innovates
COO Jennifer Lussier will step in as interim leader.
Elevate Festival’s 2025 Startup Open House hits Toronto Oct. 9
The reborn event connects entrepreneurs with potential hires and investors.
Mila partners with Hypertec and 5C to launch Sovereign AI Research Hub in Montréal
The Hub aims to develop “frugal AI” with strong value.
Simple Ventures announces $15 million to bring innovation and talent back to Canada
Major companies like TD and Sun Life back venture studio’s vision.
Startup groups urge Ottawa to extend ElevateIP funding
Demand is high but the $90-million program will expire this spring.
Why YC and Speedrun feel more like universities than funds
David Crow digs into the institutionalization of founder incubation.
Amii receives $9 million from feds to equip energy workers with AI skills
Funding comes on top of nearly $20 million pledged last year for sovereign compute.