DMZ launches New York space open to entrepreneurs across Canada
The DMZ has launched its first US expansion with the opening of a New York-based space. The new DMZ office is located at Primary,…
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C100’s new director wants organization to scale alongside Canada’s startup ecosystem
When Laura Buhler was announced as C100’s executive director in February, interim executive director Terry Doyle said…
Startupfest launches program allowing 100 global startups to spend the summer in Canadian accelerators
Startupfest has launched a new program giving 100 international startups the chance to work at a Canadian accelerator or coworking…
Outgoing CEO Ilse Treurnicht on “battling the beast” of MaRS’ West Tower and what comes next
This past Thursday, MaRS announced it had secured $290 million from Manulife, Sun Life Financial, and iA Financial Group to…
MaRS nets $290 million West Tower financing to repay government loans
MaRS announced today that it has completed private financing of $290 million from several Canadian insurance companies, which…
Propel ICT announces first batch of companies in new growth program
Moncton-based Propel ICT, a startup accelerator for Atlantic Canada companies, has announced the first companies selected for…
CIBC Mellon wants students to collaborate with employees at Ryerson-based innovation hub
Ryerson University’s Ted Rogers School of Management (TRSM) and CIBC Mellon, a company that focuses on the asset servicing…
Evolving beyond pink ghettos
I have the distinct privilege to work with an accelerator at Communitech as an Executive in Residence mentoring a stellar group…
Report: ICT and life sciences industries get the most attention from VCs
The National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) released its 2015 report on support for early stage companies in Canada, taking…
MaRS wants to give startups up to $20,000 to hire a young entrepreneur
MaRS is calling on startups to apply for its Embark Funding program, which gives ventures up to $20,000 to hire a full-time…
#DMZSession says governments can’t keep up with automation taking over workforces
As self-driving cars become closer to reality and experts warn that many jobs will be replaced by automation, it’s becoming…
Former MaRS employee under investigation for fraud
Allen Gelberg, a former director of the Collaboration Centre at MaRS, is facing 11 charges in a Toronto police fraud investigation.…
MaRS partners with Tokyo-based NTT DATA to help its startups expand to Asia
MaRS has announced a partnership with a Tokyo-based IT services provider in an effort to help its startups looking for opportunities…
Dalhousie University opening incubator space in 2018 to support local startup ecosystem
Dalhousie University announced that it’s opening ideaHUB, which will function as an incubator and an accelerator focused…
MaRS launches five-week entrepreneurship course including lessons learned from startup founders
MaRS has launched a five-week Entrepreneurship 101 online course designed to help new entrepreneurs learn the basics of building…