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,…
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#VentureOut gives startup founders tips for creating inclusive workplaces
In the tech world, there seems to be a conference for everyone; whether youâre interested in FinTech, health, marketing â…
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 Womenâs Day, Desjardins Lab, MTL NewTech, and CoopĂ©rathon…
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 Womenâs 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…
Google announces 10 finalists splitting $5 million in first-ever Canadian Impact Challenge
Ten projects from Canadian non-profit organizations have been selected as the finalists for Canadaâs first-ever Google.org…
Notman House roundtable recommends community resources to solve Canadian tech’s gender gap
Notman House has a mission to get more people into technology and make entrepreneurship and innovation more approachable. A…
Queer Tech MTL examines how allies can better support the LGBTQ+ community
Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. Queer Tech MTL‘s latest event invited participants to discuss the role…
Vancouver Tech Podcast Ep.65: Chad Leaman, director of development at the Neil Squire Society
Our special guest this week is Chad Leaman of the Neil Squire Society. We talk about how technology helped Neil Squire back…
Hypergive receives 2017 Year of Giving award at World Government Summit
Hypergive, a Halifax-based startup that uses blockchain technology to fight hunger, was the recipient of the 2017 Year of Giving…
Startup Canada Podcast: Chic Geek founder Kylie Toh on building a community for female entrepreneurs
Kylie Toh is an incendiary social entrepreneur igniting the Calgary tech, social entrepreneurship, and women-in-business community.…