Mila, UNESCO warn against use of AI in “harmful contexts” in joint book on AI governance
byJoint book addresses lack of accountability, transparency in AI training models.
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Ericsson sets up new quantum research hub in Montréal
byTelecom tech provider has also partnered with University of Ottawa and Sherbrooke.
Applications now open for the 2023 New Ventures BC Competition
byParticipants stand to win over $250,000 in prizes.
MaRS, adMare BioInnovations launch new biotech accelerator for early-stage ventures
byNew accelerator will provide valuable lab space, mentorship.
Report maps Indigenous representation in BC tech, calls for need to address systemic barriers
byFirst Nations Technology Council encourages orgs to address workplace barriers, including access to capital.
Invest Ottawa’s 10th birthday party comes with over $6.6 million in funding to support Area X.O
byInvest Ottawa will use funding to create remote and simulation options for smart mobility R&D.
Vector Institute, Communitech partner to expand AI training program across Canada
byReports show one of the main barriers to AI adoption is the ongoing talent crunch.
Five Canadian programs listed among top incubators, accelerators globally
byCanada is the only country with three programs named to the top ten list.
Fintech Cadence, Atlantic FinTech partner to create national reach
byPartnership hopes to unify FinTech clusters across the country.
Ontario commits $19 million to the province’s regional tech hubs to bolster EV manufacturing
byventureLAB, Communitech, Invest Ottawa, NORCAT among the recipients.
Federal government commits $90 million to boost intellectual property support for startups
byCommunitech, MAIN, New Ventures BC, Innovate Calgary, and Springboard Atlantic all secured funding.
Harvest Builders announces Graeme Harrison as new president
byHarrison to help studio connect with venture funds and startups throughout Western Canada and beyond.
Canadian tech hubs not immune to downturn as Communitech lays off 10 percent of workforce
byInnovation hub sees second significant staff reduction since 2019 provincial budget cuts.
All the events to check out at Montréal Impact Week 2022
byPanels include topics about measuring impact, impact investing, among others.
Technation launches cybersecurity taskforce, calls on Canadian governments to “recognize cybersecurity as a matter of national security”
byTaskforce has leaders from CGI, Cisco, eSentire, Darktrace, Infosys, Microsoft, SkyHive.