Today in healthtech: Cyclica case study validates platform, RBC acquires Dr. Bill
Two healthtech companies have made announcements on the growth of their firms, announcing new partnerships and key milestones.…
Ontario
New business incubator launched to support startups in Kawartha Lakes region
The Innovation Cluster, a business support organization for the Peterborough and Kawartha region in Ontario, has partnered…
Jim Balsillie led expert panel on intellectual property releases report
The expert panel that was established as part of the Ontario government’s 2019-2020 budget released its report on Tuesday,…
FrontFundr approved to bring crowdfunding platform to Ontario
FrontFundr, an equity crowdfunding platform, has received discretionary approval from the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC)…
US, Canada innovation partnership focuses on Ontario, innovation hubs, corporate partners
This week, the US Consulate General and the CIFAR, formerly the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research, co-hosted an artificial…
Today in acquisitions: Paystone, Rival.ai, Workali, Geotab
In the past few days, several Canadian companies have made announcements on acquiring technology startups in the IoT, AI, and…
New not-for-profit organization launched to promote Ontario’s cleantech sector
Ontario Clean Technology Industry Association (OCTIA), a new not-for-profit organization, has been launched by clean technology…
Today in government funding: BioConnect, Accessible Technology Program recipients
Recently, the federal government announced two new investments, one for an Ontario-based startup, and the other for a number…
QuadrigaCX bankruptcy proceedings to move from Halifax to Toronto
QuadrigaCX’s bankruptcy proceedings are being moved out of Halifax, after a Nova Scotia Supreme Court judge approved Ernst…
QuadrigaCX monitor complying with RCMP investigation, looks to move case to Ontario
Two months after it was revealed that the late QuadrigaCX CEO transferred customer funds into his own accounts, the court-appointed…
Venture capital investments hit record high in first half of 2019
Canadian venture capital investments in the first half of 2019 hit a record high of $2.15 billion, according to the Canadian…
Ontario’s advanced manufacturing Supercluster announces first project
The Next Generation Manufacturing (NGen) Supercluster announced on Wednesday that it has approved its first project as part…
Lyft’s new Ontario general manager noncommittal on company’s plans in Canada
Lyft Canada has hired its first general manager for Ontario, bringing in Hannah Parish, a former director at General Motors…
MaRS, Ontario Power Generation to launch innovation challenge
MaRS Discovery District is partnering with Ontario Power Generation (OPG), an agency responsible for half of the electricity…
Government helping create network to address procurement barrier in Canadian healthtech
CAN Health Network, a $20 million proposed project that aims to help healthtech companies to commercialize their technologies,…