New angel group launches to inject early-stage capital into Western Canada tech startups
A new angel organization has formed with an aim to expand access to capital for early-stage tech entrepreneurs in Western Canada. This week, Calgary-based…
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Government invests $2.1 million to support Francophone businesses in Western Canada
The federal government is investing $2.1 million in four economic development organizations that support Francophone businesses in Western Canada. Of the $2.1 million investment,…
How Québec, New Brunswick provincial budgets could impact the tech sector
This week, Québec and New Brunswick introduced their budgets for the 2020 fiscal year. BetaKit has broken down some key highlights from the provincial…
Conquest raises $3 million round with Portag3 to launch AI-powered financial planning
Financial planning FinTech startup Conquest Planning has raised $3 million CAD in seed funding in anticipation of bringing its software to market sometime this…
Eight Prairie startups to watch in 2020
In 2019, I put together the first Prairie Startups to Watch article for BetaKit. Last year was a great year for Prairie startups, and…
Four Manitoba-based life sciences projects receive $5.9 million from federal government
Four Manitoba-based startups are receiving a combined $5.9 million from the federal government to support future growth opportunities in the life sciences startup sector….
Seven Manitoba tech companies receive $7.4 million in loans from federal government
Seven organizations based in the province of Manitoba have received a collective $7.4 million in loans from the federal government. “The funding announced today…
Uniting The Prairies conference kicks off this week
Uniting The Prairies, a tech conference looking to showcase the best of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan’s tech startup ecosystems, will be arriving in Saskatoon…
Deloitte releases Fast 50 highlighting Canada’s high-growth companies
Deloitte has released its list of its Technology Fast 50, which recognizes tech companies in Canada experiencing significant revenue growth over the past four…
Grow partners with Westoba Credit Union to pioneer online lending in Manitoba
When you think of the fast-evolving FinTech sector, a credit union on the Canadian prairie might not be the very first thing that comes…
Feds Invest $1.06 Million in Manitoba Technology Accelerator
The government of Canada has invested $1.06 million in the Manitoba Technology Accelerator (MTA). Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages and Minister…