Convictional to shut down, return investor money, after AI-era pivot falls short
Former B2B e-commerce startup says it couldn’t find enough customers for its Slack alternative.
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Transformer Lab wants to automate research with new AI tool Primus
The AI lab claims it has produced 30 “Masters to PhD-level” research papers in 30 days.
Taking code to the road: How GM Canada and the country’s top universities are engineering the future of driving
As vehicles become software-defined, the automotive talent pipeline now runs from campus to test track.
They helped pioneer deep learning in Canada. Now they’re building AI to replace CEOs
Former Maluuba co-founders launch Skyfall AI to prove “world models” can run your company.
How BinSentry built an AI moat in AgTech
When the company needed a partner to support its North American expansion, it found one in CIBC.
OpenText lays off two percent of its workforce
Roughly 400 global employees are now out of work, but OpenText says Canadian impact is “minimal.”
Descartes cruises into Latin America with acquisition of last-mile management platform Drivin
Waterloo-based logistics tech firm makes its 37th acquisition since 2016.
For Canadian femtech, women’s autonomy is part of the business model
Virtual healthcare that puts women’s control at the forefront is attracting VC dollars.
Qubic raises $2.5 million USD to commercialize quantum signal amplifiers
Two Small Fish-led seed round will help scale manufacturing of Qubic’s cryogenic amplifiers.
OpenText commits to creating 400 jobs in Ireland amid Carney’s state visit
Kitchener-Waterloo company doubles investment in Ireland as Canada makes AI agreements with the country.
Scispot closes $8-million USD Series A to become the operating layer for life sciences labs
Singh brothers aim to provide the infrastructure to power self-driving labs.
Plum acquired by US-based Phenom to reduce bad hires in the age of AI
Phenom expands into Canada with its third acquisition this year.
Canadian Strategic Missions Corporation takes one small step to support life on the Moon
Waterloo company wins grant funding for nuclear microreactor and water purification projects.
Community event platform Wygo secures nearly $1.6 million pre-seed
Wygo allows hosts to create events for an audience that wants to shift their social life offline.
Mappedin eyes city-wide indoor mapping with $24.5-million USD Series B round
Startup has mapped over 10 billion square feet of indoor space, from airports to stadiums and beyond.