Two Canadian startups land a spot at Google Demo Day Women’s Edition
Two Canadian startups have landed a spot at Google’s Demo Day Women’s Edition: Waterloo-based P&P Optica, a startup…
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BridesMade targets pricey bridesmaid industry with its rent-a-dress platform
When planning a wedding, buying dresses for bridesmaids can be a hassle. Whether it’s the expensive prices, picking the right…
Startup jobs of the week: York Entrepreneurship Development Institute, Policy Medical, Maluuba, Manifold
Every day, Canada’s best startups post their latest and greatest job opportunities on the BetaKit Job Board. From early stage…
Techtoberfest returns to connect high-profile VCs with startups
Waterloo’s Communitech innovation hub is bringing back its annual Techtoberfest on Oct. 12 and Oct. 13 to connect startup…
Thomson Reuters expands Canadian presence with launch of technology centre in Toronto
Thomson Reuters announced the opening of a new technology centre in Toronto in an effort to expand Canadian operations, and…
Canadian Innovation Exchange releases its list of Canada’s top 20 companies
The Canadian Innovation Exchange, which celebrates Canadian innovation and startups with an annual event, released its list…
Clearpath Robotics raises $39 million Series B to shift focus to factory material transport
Clearpath Robotics, which builds autonomous vehicles for “dull, dirty, and deadly” jobs, announced CAD $39 million (USD…
Chamath Palihapitiya says encouraging diversity is key to Canada’s success as an innovation hub
The recent Waterloo Innovation Summit, an event co-organized by the University of Waterloo and Communitech, gave hundreds of…
Biz Stone talks tech, Twitter, and new ventures on #TheDisruptors
Last week on The Disruptors, co-hosts Bruce Croxon and Amber Kanwar hosted a special edition of the show where they sat down…
Shopify acquires Waterloo-based Boltmade to accelerate development of Shopify Plus
Today, Shopify announced that it acquired Waterloo-based Boltmade, a product design and development consulting firm. Shopify…
John Chen says the disrupted BlackBerry will revive itself on #TheDisruptors
Earlier this week, BlackBerry announced that it would outsource the future development of its hardware to its partners, instead…
#WaterlooRegion’s Dozr eyes U.S. market following $2.5 million seed round from FairVentures
Kitchener-based Dozr, an online platform for construction and agricultural equipment owners, has announced the close of a $2.5…
Today in startup updates: Shopify, BuildDirect, BroadbandTV & Encircle
This week, several startups have made announcements regarding the launches of new divisions, apps, and platforms for their…
Accelerator Centre offers tools and work space for startups at new hardware innovation lab
Waterloo’s Accelerator Centre has opened its new hardware innovation lab in downtown Kitchener. The lab, which opening shortly…
Communitech announces first cohort of female-led companies for its Fierce Founders Accelerator
Communitech has announced that nine companies will be joining the first cohort of its recently launched Fierce Founders Accelerator,…