DMZ partners with UBI Global to advise international incubators
Ryerson University’s DMZ is partnering with research organization UBI Global to become the official consultant-on-record for a network of over 700 publicly and privately-run…
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Medical Innovation Xchange incubator-hub has officially launched in Kitchener-Waterloo
The Medical Innovation Xchange (MIX), a Kitchener-Waterloo-based hub focusing on supporting healthtech startups in southern Ontario, has officially launched. MIX is styling itself as…
Outgoing director Jay Shah reflects on burnout as Velocity evolves leadership structure
After three years and a half years at Velocity, Jay Shah announced this week that he will be departing from his role as director…
SkipTheDishes co-founder launches “venture-builder” for Prairies startups
SkipTheDishes co-founder, and former CEO, Chris Simair has launched a new “venture-builder” to help co-create and support startups in the Prairies. Opening its first…
Velocity startups surpass $1 billion in total funding
Alumni and current companies of Velocity have officially raised more than $1 billion CAD in venture capital since the University of Waterloo-connected incubator was…
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan announces incubator with Boston Consulting Group
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan has officially announced that it is launching an incubator with BCG Digital Ventures, the global corporate venture, investment, and incubation…
Four startups win $50,000 investments at Velocity Fund Pitch Competition
Four early-stage startups were all crowned the winners of the 25th Velocity Fund Pitch Competition this week, which was hosted in Toronto for the…
Future of Sport Lab accepting applications for second cohort
Ryerson University and Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) are now accepting applications for a second cohort of the Future of Sport Lab (FSL)….
MaRS, Ontario Power Generation to launch innovation challenge
MaRS Discovery District is partnering with Ontario Power Generation (OPG), an agency responsible for half of the electricity generation in Ontario, to launch the…
VentureLAB receives $1.7 million from FedDev Ontario to boost women representation in tech
Markham-based tech incubator VentureLAB has received a $1.7 million investment from the federal government through FedDev Ontario. “Tech Undivided will strengthen the talent pipeline…
Simon Fraser University receives $3 million for youth entrepreneurship, cleantech
Surrey, BC-based Simon Fraser University today received nearly $13 million in funding from the federal government to help grow its student entrepreneurship and cleantech…
New Brunswick’s Venn Innovation receives $475,000 from federal government
Venn Innovation, a non-profit Moncton-based incubator established to connect New Brunswick’s tech ecosystem, has received approximately $475,000 from the federal government in the form…
BMO, DMZ to launch Small Business Banking Challenge in October
Ryerson University’s technology accelerator, the DMZ, is extending its partnership with the Bank of Montreal through the launch of the DMZ Small Business Banking…