Alberta earmarks $55 million to build tech, science hub at the University of Calgary
The hub will include incubator space for researchers to collaborate with industry partners.
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US-based Fortinet to open new cybersecurity tech hub in Calgary
The hub looks to address the cybersecurity skills shortage.
McMaster University partners with Celesta Capital to support Canadian deep tech startups
Celesta will help McMaster-affiliated entrepreneurs commercialize their innovations.
York Region commits $1 million to support international, women entrepreneurs
Project JumpSTART aims to create a soft landing for tech entrepreneurs in the York Region.
Vector Institute leaders chart AI hub’s progress and the challenges that remain
Experts discuss AI safety, regulation, and how Canada can maintain global leadership.
OneEleven taps Chris Greenfield as new managing director
Greenfield believes Canadian tech ecosystem is “beyond Series A,” and it’s time to prove it.
C100 hires Michael Buhr as next leader, with Ray Newal out as CEO
Newal departs after a year and a half as CEO.
Accelerator Centre opens applications for new aerospace accelerator program
Selected startups can potentially test their tech at Waterloo’s international airport.
Communitech names six new Canadian tech companies on track to reach $1 billion in revenue by 2030
The startups include GoBolt, Humi, Smile Digital Health, SWTCH, ZayZoon, Connect Tech.
Innovate BC taps IP expert Peter Cowan as next president and CEO
Cowan most recently led Ontario’s intellectual property agency.
Ontario invests $14.9 million into Waterloo Region’s Quantum Valley Ideas Lab
The funding is aimed to build a “world-class quantum sensing ecosystem” in the province.
ventureLAB receives $4.5 million from feds to scale more hardware, semiconductor companies
The funding is aimed at supporting 30 companies and commercializing 25 new products.
MaRS names BDC SVP Alison Nankivell as new CEO
Nankivell to assume the CEO position in March 2024.
Anticipated innovation hub Ax-C to open on former trading floor of Montréal Exchange
Backed with $48 million, Ax-C secures its location as another Montréal hub struggles.
Notman House is in trouble. What’s next for the home of Montréal tech?
OSMO Foundation owes unpaid mortgage fees and creditors are pushing for a sale.