BC Tech Association reveals four finalists for 2022 startup award
Final winner will be named on Oct 6th at the Technology Impact Awards gala.
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Communitech acquires Briefed.in to add data-backed insights to its repertoire
The Briefed.in deal is part of Communitech redefining its supports for startups.
Espace CDPQ appoints Nicolas Rubbo as managing director
Nicolas Rubbo is tasked with boosting the hub’s impact and profile.
Mila, Intel expand partnership to use AI for addressing climate change, digital biology
Intel initially teamed up with Mila last April to accelerate drug discovery.
Amid recent wave of Canadian tech layoffs, Communitech brings The Help List back
The list aims to connect displaced tech talent with new job opportunities.
C100 taps former MaRS exec Ray Newal as its new CEO
Ray Newal, who has led firms in Canada and India, will spearhead C100’s international expansion efforts.
Atlantic Canadian innovation players launch new Startup Atlantic brand at Startupfest
ACOA, Propel, Volta, Ignite, Genesis, CDL, Innovacorp, Sandpiper Ventures among orgs supporting Startup Atlantic.
BC’s Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy funds eight projects for inaugural Open Call for Innovation
Awarded projects range from energy storage systems to clean hydrogen.
Andre De Grasse, Michele Romanow, George Sully added as Elevate Festival speakers
BetaKit will once again program Elevate’s AI and Money stages.
New analysis identifies 35 Canadian tech companies on path to $1 billion in annual revenue
List points to startups like ApplyBoard, Benevity, Clio, FreshBooks, RenoRun.
Accelerator Centre secures $10 million from FedDev Ontario for venture studio program
Participating startups can receive up to $100,000 in seed funding.
Memorial University to launch two innovation initiatives with support from feds, provincial government, IBM Canada
IBM’s contribution includes hardware, software, staffing.
Dependbuild, Easy Platter, PragmaClin Research win collective $75,000 from Volta pitch contest
The three startups represent Volta’a 10th cohort for its mentorship program.
Platform Calgary opens applications for Calgary Fintech Awards
Participating startups get a chance to win up to $250,000.
Pocketed co-founders pocket $25,000 prize money in pitch contest for women entrepreneurs
Pocketed, which helps businesses find grants, gets granted with $25,000.