Mappedin launches new interface that changes according to retail environment
Just under a month after announcing a new round of funding, Mappedin announced a new interface for its interactive indoor mapping…
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LG partnering with Waterloo-based Ignis Innovation to create foldable smartphone displays
A Waterloo-based firm has struck a deal with the tech giant LG to produce the smartphone of tomorrow. Thanks to a new licensing…
Former BlackBerry exec joins TextNow as COO
A former BlackBerry executive has fled to the startup world as Lindsay Gibson becomes the chief operations officer of the Waterloo-based…
Open Sky Incubator the latest startup hub hoping to support #WaterlooRegion startups
With the presence of renowned universities, a supportive Canadian startup community, and hubs like Communitech that allow companies…
RideCo hoping to save #TOWRCorridor from perils of 401 commute
The air leaves your lungs. You feel a churn in your stomach. Sweat quickly builds upon your brow. These are the physical…
500 startups announces new 500 Labs incubator, with focus in Toronto, Waterloo
According to a new report from TechCrunch, 500 Startups is expanding beyond its VC fund and accelerator roots, introducing…
With new funding and senior talent, Mappedin is hungry for global growth
Kitchener-based Mappedin announced the close of a seed round extension today, led by Green Century Investments, bringing its…
Catalyst137 project in #WaterlooRegion set to be largest IoT innovation centre in the world
At 475,000 square feet, the planned Catalyst137 innovation centre is set to be world’s largest IoT innovation hub. Catalyst137…
Hack the North returns this September to connect 1,000 students from around the world
For the third year in a row, Hack the North, Canada’s biggest hackathon, is back for another year of hacking and experimenting.…
Governor General David Johnston reflects on supporting #WaterlooRegion innovation
Recently, Governor General David Johnston stood before the Waterloo Region community to mark the 10-year anniversary of the…
TextNow partners with Sandvine to power its wireless service in the U.S.
Waterloo-based TextNow, which uses cloud-based technology to make phone plans cheaper, has been aggressive in its entry into…
Ontario commits $43 million to Waterloo Region transit hub, all-day GO service for #TOWRCorridor
The government of Ontario announced a step to make all-day GO service between Waterloo Region and Toronto a reality. Through…
#WaterlooRegion set to officially legalize Uber after finalizing ridesharing bylaw
After being pushed out of Mississauga just weeks ago, Waterloo may be about to legalize the world’s most widely used and…
FedDev Ontario dedicates $880,000 to Communitech to support women-led businesses
Minister of Small Business and Tourism Bardish Chagger and Kitchener Centre MP Raj Saini today announced a non-repayable contribution…
TextNow CEO explains how its cost-saving tech is disrupting North America’s phone plan industry
It’s well-known that phone plans in North America are among the highest in the world. So it’s no surprise that…