Vancouver-based Spexi GeoSpatial wins SFU Venture Prize
Spexi GeoSpatial, a startup that uses drone technology to make geospatial data more accessible, was recently named the winner…
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Velocity, PerkinElmer partnership giving incubator startups access to innovative tech
The University of Waterloo today announced that global life science company, PerkinElmer, has relocated its Canadian demonstration…
Acorn BioLabs takes on DNA home collection tests, brings live cell kit to market
Acorn Biolabs, a Toronto-based healthtech company, has announced the launch of its live cell collection, genetic analysis,…
Laurier University students raises $1 million for road-safety, impairment device startup
Guard-Ex, an impairment screening device startup founded by members of Wilfrid Laurier University’s LaunchPad incubator,…
Two MaRS-incubated programs are branching out
MaRS Discovery District has announced it is rolling out two new programs, SVX and the MaRS Talent Development Program, that…
New Velocity venture fund invests $200,000 in four startups
The University of Waterloo’s entrepreneurship program, Velocity, has announced direct equity investments of $50,000 each…
Dalhousie’s ideaHUB incubator accepts first seven startups
Emera ideaHUB, a new tech incubator created by Dalhousie University, has accepted its first seven resident companies. The creation…
Applications open for CDL’s blockchain, quantum machine learning incubator streams
The Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) has announced it is accepting applications for its 2019/20 cohort for its quantum machine…
Centech opens 10 new innovation spaces, receives $625,000 to assist startups
Montreal-based incubator Centech has announced the opening of 10 new innovation spaces, looking to offer access to the Centech…
Conexus Credit Union launches business incubator brand, Cultivator, in Regina
Regina-based Conexus Credit Union has launched its new business incubator brand, Cultivator, and its beta programming, which…
Six companies selected for Ryerson’s Future of Sport Lab
Ryerson University and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) have announced the first six startups selected for incubation…
Toronto food incubator Food Starter abruptly shuts down
A lack of funding has shut down Food Starter, a Toronto-based startup incubator facility where food businesses can prepare…
Centech announces ten companies for Propulsion winter cohort
Montreal-based incubator Centech has announced the ten startups chosen for the winter cohort of its Propulsion program. Lasting…
Six early-stage Atlantic Canadian startups join Volta Cohort
Six Atlantic Canadian technology startups were selected to each receive a $25,000 investment from Volta Cohort, a micro-fund…
Velocity Fund Finals announces winners of $25K and $5K competitions
The University of Waterloo’s Velocity Fund Finals (VFF) has announced the winners for its 23rd event. Membio, which is developing…