CDL Defence, Vimy Forge, and Calian Ventures launch programs to boost Canadian defence tech
A wave of new accelerators aim to accelerate dual-use startups and strengthen sovereignty.
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Inaugural Melamoon pitch competition awards $200,000 to Black founders
Winners include a smart hard hat for construction workers, a comfort-food startup, and a skincare brand.
NordSpace and C-Core partner to build ground station infrastructure across Canada
Stations support tracking and controlling aerial systems like satellites.
Swiirl teams up with former Raptors star Jerome Williams for 40-city student tour
Shooting for Peace tour will pair basketball with lessons in financial literacy and mental health.
Manzil surpasses $100 million in halal mortgages for Muslim Canadians
CEO says FinTech’s strong pipeline highlights unmet demand for faith-aligned financial products.
OpenText to sell off “non-core” eDOCS unit for $163 million USD in cash
Enterprise software firm will pay off debt and continue evaluating its assets.
Canada’s productivity problem takes center stage at Competition Summit 2025
Industry leaders say regulation is stifling startups, even as Ottawa pledges to be “hawkish” on competition.
Alberta’s AI legacy runs deep. Here’s how one founder is building on it
Ahead of Elevate Festival, Alex Kearney reflects on Canada’s AI history and not staying quiet on global stages.
At Munk School event, FinTech leaders call for Canada to take bigger swings
As federal budget nears, leaders see an opportunity for Canada to advance long-awaited priorities.
Venn launches product to make incorporation easier for Ontario entrepreneurs
The FinTech offers federal and provincial filings in minutes, covering fees with a cash bonus.
Hyperlume snapped up by San Jose-based Credo for undisclosed amount
Sale comes seven months after the Ottawa startup’s nearly $18-million CAD seed round.
Entrepreneurs face nearly five-year wait for Canada’s Start-up Visa
Once a 12-month process, the SUV has ballooned to 53 months amid concerns about program misuse.
“It’s never been easier to build, but it’s never been harder to win.” FutureSight turns company-building into a science
FutureSight is betting its model can de-risk company building by pairing experienced founders with validated ideas.
Shopify merchants to sell directly through OpenAI’s ChatGPT with new partnership
Shopify stock jumps six percent after widely rumoured partnership is made official.
Elevate Festival’s 2025 Startup Open House hits Toronto Oct. 9
The reborn event connects entrepreneurs with potential hires and investors.