Ontario government announces tech, standards for planned Digital ID program
The Government of Ontario has revealed the technology and standards that will underpin the province’s Digital Identity (Digital ID) ecosystem. Ontario plans to launch…
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Ontario, Michigan collaborating on advanced automotive and mobility technology
Ontario and Michigan are looking for tech solutions to alleviate pressure along their shared borders. The two auto-producing powerhouses have issued a joint Request…
Following recent top-up, Superclusters allocate funding to new initiatives
The Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) and Ocean Superclusters have announced millions in fresh project funding, and committed up to $20 million for a…
Ontario commits $109 million towards Telesat’s race to launch low-earth-orbit satellite network
Telesat is set to receive $109 million from the Ontario government to support the Canadian satellite company’s race to launch a low-earth-orbit (LEO) satellite…
Today in funding: Oneka, Rootly, Convergence.Tech, Bird&Be, Rithmik, Scatr, Sonero
Seven companies with Canadian roots have recently secured fresh funding to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised money, how much, from…
Ontario government commits $100 million to new tech fund of funds
The Government of Ontario is committing $100 million, $40 million of which is new, towards a new fund of funds focused on supporting high-potential…
Eight Saskatchewan, Ontario tech companies receive collective $4.4 million in federal funding
Eight tech companies based in Ontario and Saskatchewan are receiving a collective $4.4 million in funding and loans from the federal government through its…
AltaML makes new hires amid planned expansion in Ontario, eastern North America
Machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) company AltaML has appointed two new Ontario-based team members as the firm looks to expand its presence…
Today in acquisitions: Quantum Benchmark, SportSavvy, TechX Technologies, Ackroo
Over the past week, four Canadian tech companies have been involved in acquisition deals, including Quantum Benchmark, TechX Technologies, SportSavvy, and Ackroo. Here’s the…
Ontario government invests $5.25 million to help innovative health companies scale
The Ontario government is investing $5.25 million in a new project aimed to train and mentor health sciences companies in securing investment and bringing…
Federal government extends CAN Health Network in Ontario, brings program to Atlantic Canada
The federal government is investing a cumulative $5.45 million into the CAN Health Network program. The investment is intended to extend the program in…
UFC voice Bruce Buffer, Canadian entrepreneurs launch social e-commerce platform for athletes
A founding team that includes four Canadian entrepreneurs and UFC Octagon announcer Bruce Buffer is set to launch a new social e-commerce platform aimed…
Today in funding: Railz, Relay Platform, Ferme d’Hiver, Optable, interVal
Five Canadian tech startups have recently secured fresh funding to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised money, how much, from whom,…