Canadian government releases details of cybersecurity strategy
The government has unveiled its Cybersecurity Strategy, which has $507.7 million over five years earmarked from Budget 2018. In its initial announcement, the government…
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Code for Canada opens applications for 10-month civic tech fellowship
Code for Canada has opened applications for the second cohort of its fellowship program. Launched in April 2017, Code for Canada is a nonprofit…
OneEleven announces Brad Forsyth as managing director of Ottawa hub
Toronto-based OneEleven is set to open its Ottawa hub in July 2018, and it’s tapped Brad Forsyth to lead as its managing director. Forsyth…
Kanata North Business Association launches autonomous vehicle ecosystem directory
The Kanata North Business Association (KNBA) has announced the launch of the Canadian Autonomous Vehicle Technology and Innovator Directory. The directory was created in…
Invest Ottawa launches business acceleration program
Invest Ottawa has launched a new program aimed at paving the way for more scaleups in Canada’s capital city. “It was a natural evolution…
Janet Bannister, Arlene Dickinson, Saadia Muzaffar and more recognized by Dutch-based Inspiring Fifty project
Inspiring Fifty, a Dutch-based organization that recognizes women leaders in the tech and innovation sectors, has announced the first-ever Canadian edition of its project….
New physical space, services marketplace lead flurry of Shopify Unite announcements
Today at Shopify’s Unite partner and developer conference in Toronto, the company announced new features and products as it looks to solidify its global…
MindBridge AI raises $8.4 million Series A
Ottawa-based MindBridge AI has raised an $8.4 million Series A led by Montreal-based Real Ventures. The round, which was first reported by the Globe…
BDC investing total $40 million in four cleantech companies
BDC announced today that it is providing $40 million in funding to four Canadian cleantech companies. The investments are the first of a $700…
AccelerateOTT returns on June 13 with mission to build Ottawa as a global tech hub
On June 13, AccelerateOTT will return for another year of connecting the capital’s founders, VCs, and next generation innovators. Speakers this year include Elizabeth…
2018 Startup Genome report dives deep into Canada’s startup ecosystems
Startup Genome has released its report detailing the state of innovation across the world for 2018. The report dives deep into tracking ecosystems and…
PwC Canada announces Vision to Reality Award finalists
PwC Canada has announced the list of finalists for its Vision to Reality Awards. Open to organizations of all sizes, industries, and sectors, the…
PLATO Testing wins Indigenous business pitch competition
PLATO Testing has received the top prize at an annual Indigenous pitch competition hosted by Lockheed Martin Canada and New Brunswick’s Joint Economic Development…