Why Y Combinator cut Canada out
John Ruffolo joins to discuss fuzzy data, “bullshit” narratives, and the real problems hampering Canadian tech.
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How a small change to Y Combinator’s terms sent waves through Canadian tech
Industry divided over accelerator’s decision to remove Canada from list of investable sites.
Y Combinator website no longer lists Canada as a country it invests in
Change implies Canadian startups have to incorporate in the US, Cayman Islands, or Singapore to join accelerator.
Meet Winnipeg’s latest venture studio, Ignition
A joint venture between Launch Coworking and ProductStak, the studio is focusing on early-stage founders.
Medventions pilot pairs young innovators with Newfoundland doctors to inspire next-gen medtech
Pilot program in Carbonear, NL, follows similar cohorts in Toronto and Halifax.
Canada suspends Start-Up Visa as feds look to transition to new program
Existing SUV program had more than 10-year wait for new applicants.
As DEI backlash spills into Canada, Black tech leaders envision a more sustainable model
Advocates say tech industry should focus on cross-initiatives, community, and access to capital.
Industry group Technation and tech hub OneEleven tap new leadership after months-long searches
Kevin d’Entremont now heads Technation, OneEleven appoints Manny Kalia as managing director.
MaRS relaunches Capital Program to keep Canada’s “anchor” companies at home
Renewed program guides startups through fundraising with a “white-glove service.”
Inside the tech incubator putting Brampton on Canada’s startup map
BVZ’s renewed five-year deal is giving early-stage founders a launchpad in Brampton.
Entrepreneurs face more than a decade wait for Canada’s Start-up Visa
Once a 12-month process, the SUV has ballooned amid concerns about the program’s misuse.
Why YC and Speedrun feel more like universities than funds
David Crow digs into the institutionalization of founder incubation.
Calgary’s Energy Transition Centre secures $10-million expansion investment
OCIF and PrairiesCan among investors aiming to support training and commercialization.
MaRS and U of T seek new partner as Johnson & Johnson pulls support for JLabs Toronto
Toronto became home to the pharma giant’s first innovation space outside of the US in 2016. Now it’s leaving.
PEI BioAlliance appoints Sandpiper Ventures principal Lauren Ledwell as CEO
Ledwell succeeds retiring founder Rory Francis after 20 years leading life sciences industry group.