To become more diverse, cybersecurity experts say industry needs more mentors and problem solvers
In a December 2020 BetaKit Live, Canadian cybersecurity leaders said the ecosystem needed community to grow. But what are you…
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MaRS, RBC launch women-focused cleantech accelerator
Innovation hub MaRS and Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) have launched a new accelerator aimed to connect and support women-led clean…
BetaKit Live: Diversity in Cybersecurity
In our last BetaKit Live on the subject, Canadian cybersecurity leaders said the ecosystem required community to grow. But…
Indigenous Growth Fund raises $150 million in first close to support Indigenous entrepreneurs
A social impact fund dedicated to Indigenous entrepreneurs has raised $150 million in its first close. The fund, called the…
Pascal Siakam to help Toronto kids learn to code with new training program
Toronto Raptors star Pascal Siakam’s PS43 Foundation has launched a new youth-based initiative designed to address the digital…
QueerTech event aims to help LGBTQ2S+ workers connect with Canada’s biggest tech companies
On April 8, Montréal’s QueerTech is hosting its first national virtual careers fair. The free event aims to connect LGBTQ2S+…
Tribe Network is looking to be Canada’s innovation hub for BIPOC entrepreneurs
Tribe Network, a new initiative based in Halifax, has recently launched, aiming to create an entrepreneurship and innovation…
Tech4SickKids names new co-chairs as campaign reaches $5 million fundraising milestone
Tech4SickKids, a Canadian campaign to raise $25 million for Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) has announced…
Bright + Early launches charitable fund to support diverse, inclusive workplaces
Bright + Early has launched a new fund that will contribute to charities supporting underrepresented individuals in the Canadian…
Imaginal Ventures secures TD sponsorship for initiative aimed to support women-led companies
Imaginal Ventures, a business advisory firm based in Halifax, has announced TD has joined as the lead sponsor of an initiative…
Shopify purchases 10,000 tonnes of carbon removal from Carbon Engineering
E-commerce giant Shopify has agreed to purchase 10,000 tonnes of direct air capture (DAC) carbon removal from Squamish-based…
New report finds women in tech feel career growth has been stunted during pandemic
According to new data from SAP Canada, nearly half of women in the Canadian tech sector have reported their career growth and…
Women leaders at Shopify launch new angel group to invest in women and non-binary founders
A group of individuals who have helped lead and build Shopify have launched a new angel group in Canada, focused on investing…
Upside Foundation reaches 300 members as Wattpad’s massive exit marks strong start for 2021
Eight years after its founding, The Upside Foundation has reported significant milestones reached over the last year, including…
Raven closes $25 million venture fund for Indigenous entrepreneurs
Raven Indigenous Capital Partners (Raven) has closed a new $25 million CAD fund that aims to invest in innovative early and…