Google investing $2.1M into KW programs supporting women in computer science, coding for youth
Google made several announcements today supporting the growth of STEM talent at its new Kitchener-Waterloo community space.…
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Magnet Forensics partners with Child Rescue Coalition to combat child exploitation
The Child Rescue Coalition has announced a partnership with Waterloo-based Magnet Forensics to combat child exploitation. Magnet…
Brookfield Institute launches digital literacy pilot with $2 million from Ontario gov’t, philanthropists
The Brookfield Institute at Ryerson University is launching a new digital literacy and coding pilot program designed to help…
SmartGurlz robotic doll that teaches girls to code now available in Canada
Canadian Classroom, a seller of educational tech products targeting the classroom, has become a distributor of Smart Gurlz…
Venture for Canada receives $1.4 million from Ontario government
Venture for Canada, an organization dedicated to recruiting and training youth to work at startups, received $1,480,406 in…
The Knowledge Society hosting subsidized innovation conference for students
Toronto-based The Knowledge Society, an organization dedicated to helping youth between 13 to 16 embrace entrepreneurial thinking,…
5 tips to help startups build an inclusive parental leave policy
We call it the “diversity question” at Borrowell. It’s the question that we ask all our candidates in interviews: “What…
Victory Square committing $10 million towards children’s charity initiatives in BC
Vancouver-based investing firm Victory Square is dedicating $10 million towards charity initiatives that improve the lives…
Here’s a list of tech events and initiatives for #IWD2018
For International Women’s Day, several Canadian startups have announced initiatives that remove barriers to women entering…
Feedback wants to win Toronto’s crowded food space through social impact
While many startups say they’re interested in changing the world with their product, it’s difficult to actually bake that…
Discover Tectoria panel says tackling unconscious bias, education part of building inclusive workplaces
The ever-quiet sibling of the mainland metropolis that is Victoria, British Columbia continues to surprise and grow. With help…
ggTO launches Toronto esports competition to raise money for SickKids
A new esports organization has launched in Toronto to host gaming competitions and dedicate the money to charity. Targeted…
Startup Canada Podcast Ep.126: The Purpose Generation with Spring Activator’s Keith Ippel
A visionary from Vancouver, Keith Ippel recognizes the new age of the Canadian business landscape. “The notion of a non-profit…
iNovia launches Empower Initiative to support founders from underrepresented groups in tech
To help early-stage founders get support and resources, iNovia has launched the Empower initiative, an office hours program…
Naborly launches free tenant screening to combat housing discrimination
Naborly is now offering unlimited free credit reports and background checks to tenants, landlords, and property managers in…