mnubo raises $16.5 million to help manufacturers embrace IoT
Montreal-based mnubo has raised $16.5 million as it looks to continue international expansion. mnubo’s SmartObjects IoT…
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GM Canada launches $1.8 million STEM fund supporting educational programs for girls
GM Canada has launched a $1.8 million fund dedicated to supporting educational programs for educational programs in STEM for…
Ford acquires Autonomic to double down on mobility services
Ford has acquired Palo Alto, California-based Autonomic.ai, which is building infrastructure for smart mobility applications…
5 Kitchener-Waterloo tech companies to watch in 2018
The founders, developers and designers of Waterloo Region tech have been busy and 2018 doesn’t show any sign of slowing down.…
Sidewalk Labs’ Dan Doctoroff says data won’t be used for commercial purposes in Quayside project
As part of RBC’s Disruptors speaker series in Toronto, RBC SVP John Stackhouse sat down with Sidewalk Labs CEO Dan Doctoroff…
SkySquirrel raises $3 million and merges with California-based competitor
Halifax-based SkySquirrel has raised $3 million and announced a merger with California-based VineView, another aerial imaging…
Tech for Good: How machine learning and rich data can help prevent pollution
As part of a regular series powered by IBM, BetaKit interviews Canadian tech leaders using innovation for the greater good.…
Nanoleaf launches 12-sided dice remote for controlling smart home products
Toronto-based Nanoleaf has revealed a new way to control smart home products: the Bluetooth-enabled Nanoleaf remote, a dice-like…
PwC Canada opens hub in Toronto to help traditional industries embrace tech
This week, PwC Canada unveiled its new digital experience centre in downtown Toronto. The centre is meant to be a place where…
City of Kitchener opens IoT lab in Communitech
The City of Kitchener opened its first municipal innovation lab, which will be committed to development through the Internet…
Mojio raises $30 million Series B to make every car a connected car
Vancouver-based Mojio has raised a $30 million Series B to support the growth of its connected car solution. The Series B was…
Dejero raises $32 million Series B
Waterloo-based Dejero has raised a $32 million Series B to ramp up its product development. Dejero’s product — which…
IoT pilot at UBC will help create action plan for accessible parking
eleven-X, a network operator enabling the Internet of Things (IoT), announced several initiatives with the University of British…
Canadian government launches smart city challenge with $50 million top prize
The government of Canada has announced the launch of the Smart City Challenge, which is meant to encourage communities to leverage…
Toronto doesn’t need Google to build a smart city, says open data expert
On the latest episode of TVO’s The Agenda, Steve Paikin hosted a debate on Sidewalk Labs’ plan to rebuild Toronto’s…