iNovia launches Empower Initiative to support founders from underrepresented groups in tech
To help early-stage founders get support and resources, iNovia has launched the Empower initiative, an office hours program…
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Borealis AI launches graduate fellowship program to create more AI talent
RBC’s AI lab Borealis AI has launched a graduate fellowship program with the goal of building more AI talent in Canada.…
Today in AI: Toronto-based DeepLearni.ng joins Vector Institute, NextAI expands program to Montreal
Several Canadian startups have made announcements and launched new features to make strides in AI. Here’s the latest on Canada’s…
Unsplash raises $6.25 million Series A, will top up with $1 million SimpleTokens
Unsplash has announced a funding round that includes tokens as the company looks to monetize its free stock photo platform.…
Dialogue raises $12 million to push employee healthcare service across Canada
Montreal-based Dialogue has closed $12 million in Series A funding as it looks to fuel its growth. White Star Capital led the…
Today in FinTech: Hardbacon launches iOS app, Payment Source partners with Paytm Canada
Over the past few weeks, several FinTechs have made announcements launching new features and partnerships. Here’s the latest…
Element AI global talent report finds Canada has third-largest concentration of AI researchers
Montreal-based Element AI has compiled a report and analysis on the global supply of AI researchers in an effort to get a better…
Report ranks Canada third in top 10 startup ecosystems worldwide
Swiss-based startup StartupBlink, which is working to develop a map of the global startup ecosystem, has released a report…
Montreal-based Leadweb wants to build a blockchain-focused supercluster
Montreal-based web and mobile app development company Leadweb is planning to go ahead with its proposed supercluster without…
Student-run Front Row Ventures makes first $25,000 investment
Montreal-based Front Row Ventures has made its first investment in Pelcro, founded by a recent McGill graduate. Launched in…
Busbud raises $14 million Series B with former Expedia CEO, Luxury Retreats investors
Montreal-based Busbud has raised $14 million in Series B funding. The round was led by iNovia Capital and includes new investors…
mnubo raises $16.5 million to help manufacturers embrace IoT
Montreal-based mnubo has raised $16.5 million as it looks to continue international expansion. mnubo’s SmartObjects IoT…
Microsoft hires new director for Montreal AI lab, announces plan to double workforce
Redmond computing giant Microsoft has plans to double the team at its Montreal research lab. The company has also hired Carnegie…
Element AI opens London office to focus on building ethical AI
Montreal-based Element AI has expanded to London, UK. Dr. Julien Cornebise, a former DeepMind scientist, will lead the lab…
Transferwise partners with Flinks to power its instant account verification process
Montreal-based Flinks has partnered with Transferwise, a UK-based firm that works to provide international money transfer at…