University of Waterloo leading consortium for 5G innovation that includes Rogers, BlackBerry
byBlackBerry, Rogers, Rockport Networks among industry partners taking part.
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Descartes Systems Group acquires shipment management SaaS provider Supply Vision for $16 million CAD
byWith the purchase, Descartes wants to increase its shipment management capabilities.
ApplyBoard announces leadership switch-up, with founding CEO replaced by brother
byApplyBoard quietly replaced CEO with its CMO last summer.
Darwin AI secures $8.1 million CAD to improve efficiency of electronics manufacturing
byCEO says the global shortage of semiconductors and PCBs “favour disruption.”
Layoffs persist at Canadian tech companies amid bleak outlook for 2023
byFreshBooks, Thinkific, Revelate, Bridgit among latest firms to cut staff amid downturn.
Google opens applications for fourth Startups Accelerator Canada cohort
byHelcim, MintList, were among participants of the previous group.
ApplyBoard cuts back customer experience department
byLayoffs impact six percent of ApplyBoard’s workforce.
Canadian tech hubs not immune to downturn as Communitech lays off 10 percent of workforce
byInnovation hub sees second significant staff reduction since 2019 provincial budget cuts.
Acerta closes $10.4 million CAD Series B to help automakers like Nissan and GM build car parts more efficiently
byAcerta puts pedal to the metal and targets North American, European expansion.
Canadian tech layoffs continue as tough year comes to a close
byProperly, TealBook, D2L, League among latest firms to cut staff amid economic downturn.
Federal government invests $2.4 million in P&P Optica to help meat processors automate food safety
byPPO’s systems can detect and remove objects like plastics, rubber from food.
Report: Vancouver, Toronto saw greatest high-tech job growth in North America over the last two years
byMontréal ranked fifth, while CBRE named Waterloo, Ottawa, Calgary markets to watch again.
Report: Atlantic Canada 10th strongest blue economy startup ecosystem globally
byVancouver closely follows at 14th, with Calgary 27th, and Toronto-Waterloo 35th.
Waterloo Region venture deal volume continued to slump in Q3 2022
byEarly-stage deals were nowhere to be found. So what comes next?
Auvik acquires international SaaS firms Saaslio, Boardgent
byThe acquisitions follow Auvik securing $312 million from majority shareholder Great Hill Partners.