Alberta government, Platform Calgary launching province-wide hackathon
Platform Calgary has partnered with the Government of Alberta, and members of the Alberta Innovation Network, to host a hackathon,…
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CCI launches board training program to increase tech knowledge, diversity
The Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI) has launched a program to train business people to be qualified directors and board…
With Bermuda incubator launch, DMZ aims to gain foothold in blockchain
DMZ’s newest location features plenty of sun, sand, and surf – and hopefully startups. The DMZ at Ryerson University…
Technation urges federal leaders to take action, ensure Canada wins war for tech talent
Technation says Canada is losing the global war for technology talent, and in a new road map sent to the leaders of the major…
OneEleven alumni pass $2 billion USD in collective funding milestone
Eight years after its founding, companies formerly housed in Toronto-based tech innovation hub and incubator OneEleven have…
FedDev Ontario commits combined $12 million to OneEleven and new Waterloo-London healthtech hub
In August, the Government of Canada made some investments, through FedDev Ontario, in the province’s innovation and startup…
Quantum Algorithms Institute seeks new partners as it works to accelerate BC’s quantum computing ecosystem
The Quantum Algorithms Institute (QAI) is calling for new corporate partners that are interested in incorporating quantum-enabled…
Four tech firms join new program addressing systemic barriers Indigenous people face
Four large technology firms have pledged to develop a strategic, action-based approach to identifying and addressing systemic…
RBC joins as financial anchor partner for new Kanata tech hub
The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has signed on to become the anchor financial sponsor for Hub350, a new technology park the Kanata…
Canada invests $845,000 in Montréal Inc. to support more entrepreneurs
The Government of Canada has announced plans to invest $845,107 in early-stage business support organization Montréal Inc.…
Elevate brings on former Bell Media exec Randy Lennox as Razor Suleman joins US unicorn Pacaso
Elevate is bringing on former Bell Media president Randy Lennox as its executive chair as co-founder and CEO Razor Suleman…
Elevate to receive $6.15 million in government funding for underrepresented tech workers program
Elevate is receiving around $6.15 million from the Government of Canada and the City of Toronto to support the non-profit tech…
Five Atlantic Canada startups secure investment at Volta pitch competition
Five early-stage Atlantic Canadian tech startups have been selected to receive $25,000 each, as part of Volta’s latest pitch…
Volta, Scale AI launch program to help supply chain startups scale
Five Atlantic Canadian companies will gain access to funding and consulting resources to develop artificial intelligence (AI)…
Innovate Edmonton receives $5 million from City to support accelerators
City Council has approved $5 million in funding for Innovate Edmonton, meant to support and attract technology accelerators…