QueerTech MTL panel says it’s not just up to managers to support diversity in a company
Does diversity drive innovation? That was the big question at this past Thursday’s Queer Tech MTL event, which brought together…
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Code for Canada wants tech and gov’t to build better public services together
Today, Ontario Minister of Digital Government Deb Matthews announced the launch of Code for Canada, a nonprofit organization…
Singularity University launches inaugural Canada Summit
SingularityU announced today that it is launching an annual SingularityU Canada Summit. Canadian SU alumni banded together…
The Knowledge Society wants to teach Canada’s next generation of innovators
As the recent budget announcement shows, Canada is setting itself up to embrace become a world leader in innovation by opening…
Google’s Women Techmakers sets foundation for supportive community of Montreal women in tech
When Annie Caron and Laurence de Villers realized they were among the only female members of their classes at École de technologie…
#WWTO celebrates women leading in wearables
On Tuesday, We Are Wearables Toronto hosted its monthly wearables meetup by celebrating women in honour of International Women’s…
Google announces winners of Canada’s first-ever $5 million Impact Challenge
While many Canadian startups use technology and innovation to build solutions for sectors like financial services and healthcare,…
#VentureOut gives startup founders tips for creating inclusive workplaces
In the tech world, there seems to be a conference for everyone; whether you’re interested in FinTech, health, marketing —…
Vancouver Tech Podcast Ep.69: John Richardson, CEO of Ethelo Decisions
Host Drew Ogryzek opens the show with more special mentions and giveaways! Scott Bellware presents a Ruby Microservices workshop…
Innovation au féminin panel says celebrating role models will encourage more women to enter STEM careers
Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. To mark International Women’s Day, Desjardins Lab, MTL NewTech, and Coopérathon…
Today in impact hackathons: Envision the Future, Social Good Hackathon, The Breakout Project
In the coming months, organizations in the GTA are hosting hackathons to get tech enthusiasts excited about creating new and…
Startups creating assistive tech can win $20,000 in OCE competition
On May 15 to 16, the third annual Accessibility Tech Pitch Competition will allow companies to compete for $20,000 towards…
AVA Technologies founder Valerie Song says you attract diverse talent by making it a priority
When US President Donald Trump signed his first executive order to ban travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries, hundreds…
Startup Canada Podcast: Collaborating for change on International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day celebrates equality, diversity, and inclusion worldwide. Championing those working to support women…
Here’s a list of Canadian tech initiatives for international women’s day
For international women’s day, several Toronto-based startups have announced initiatives that remove barriers to women…