Toronto-based PinPoint acquired by Descartes Systems Group for $15 million
Descartes Systems Group has acquired Toronto-based PinPoint, which allows users to collect real-time location information on…
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Today in board additions: William Mougayar joins Kin Foundation’s board of directors, Joule appoints Deepak Kaura as board chair
This week, two Canadian organizations have announced new board members. Here’s the latest on these company updates. Former…
Waterloo-based news app Ground named WeWork Creator Awards finalist
Waterloo-based Ground, which uses AI and geofencing to tackle fake news, has been selected as a finalist for the WeWork Creator…
Kin announces 40 participants in Kin Developer Program
The Kin Foundation, Kik’s non-profit governance body overseeing the Kin cryptocurrency, has announced the 40 developers that…
Startup Open House returns to give an inside look into companies like Shopify, Busbud
For the sixth year in a row, Startup Open House is returning to seven Canadian cities to invite tech enthusiasts inside the…
Communitech announces 24 founders participating in Fierce Founders bootcamp
Communitech has announced the 24 women entrepreneurs that will be participating in the Communitech Fierce Founders Bootcamp…
Today in AI: Diligen launches real estate contract assistant, University of Waterloo partners with Plum
Several Canadian startups and post-secondary institutions have made announcements and launched new partnerships to make strides…
Today in AI: University of Waterloo researchers build ‘algae AI’, Layer 6 wins RecSys Challenge
Canadian tech continues to make strides as an AI leader. Here’s the latest on Canada’s AI movers and shakers. University…
SheLeads one of four startups to receive $25,000 at Velocity Fund Finals
Four startups took home $25,000 at the Velocity Fund Finals, the flagship competition of the University of Waterloo’s…
Quantum Benchmark integrating software into Google’s quantum computing framework
Kitchener-based Quantum Benchmark announced that it is collaborating with Google to support the development of quantum computing…
Communitech and T-Hub launch program giving startups access to Indian markets
Communitech and T-Hub, an incubator based in India, announced it is accepting applications for the Global Bridge program, which…
Kik’s Kin Foundation investing up to $3 million to developer program
The Kin Foundation, Kik’s non-profit governance body overseeing the Kin cryptocurrency, has announced the launch of the…
ApplyBoard raises $17 million to improve int’l student applications with AI
Waterloo-based ApplyBoard, an AI-enabled marketplace that allows international students to apply to study at higher education…
Kik launches gamified features to drive Kin adoption
Just over a year after launching Kin, Kik announced a series of new features to drive adoption of its cryptocurrency. Specifically,…
Waterloo’s Applied Brain Research named World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer
Waterloo-based Applied Brain Research (ABR), which develops neuromorphic AI software tools and applications, has been named…