Startup Canada Podcast: Canada’s AI pioneer Eli Fathi
Eli Fathi is the CEO of MindBridge AI — a company that uses advanced solutions based on human-centric AI, machine learning,…
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L-SPARK opens applications to B2B SaaS companies for scale program
L-SPARK, is accepting applications for its fourth SaaS Scaling Accelerator program. The Ottawa-based B2B SaaS accelerator said…
Technovation Challenge aims to help young girls become tech entrepreneurs
Technovation Challenge, a global initiative that encourages young women to pursue tech entrepreneurship, is taking place in…
Canadian gov’t opens Big Data Analytics Centre to study the wireless spectrum
The Government of Canada announced the launch of its Big Data Analytics Centre at the Communications Research Centre (CRC),…
Pythian raises $15 million from BDC Capital for European expansion
Ottawa-based Pythian, an IT company that helps businesses compete by adopting disruptive tech such as advanced analytics and…
Shopify reports $127.4 million total revenue in Q1 2017, up 75% YoY
Shopify has released its financial results for the first quarter of 2017. The company reported significant business milestones…
IoT613 announces winners of student design competition
IoT613, an Ottawa-based conference that explores the future of the Internet of Things, has announced the winners of its student…
AccelerateOTT returns with Techstars managing director Eamonn Carey, Shopify COO Harley Finkelstein
On May 11, AccelerateOTT is returning to bring together entrepreneurs, mentors, and investors interested in learning about…
Today in company updates: mnubo, You.i TV, CrowdRiff
In recent weeks, Canadian startups have made announcements, launching new features, partnerships, and more. Here’s the latest…
Invest Ottawa launches online hub to connect global talent to Ottawa tech companies
Economic development agency Invest Ottawa today announced the launch of its Work in Ottawa campaign. The international campaign…
Shopify’s new Unity Buy SDK lets game developers sell products in-game
Announced yesterday at Shopify Unite in San Francisco, Shopify’s new Unity Buy SDK allows game developers to sell merchandise…
Shopify hopes “tens of millions” of consumers will use new Shopify Pay within a year
In addition to a new self-designed chip and card reader, Ottawa-based Shopify also announced the launch of Shopify Pay at its…
Shopify announces self-designed PoS card reader to grab US customers from Square
During its Unite conference in San Francisco, Shopify unveiled a string of new features for its merchants — including a chip…
Hack To Start Ep.144: Andrew Pelling, founder of pHacktory
Andrew Pelling is an award-winning scientist, professor, TED Senior Fellow, and entrepreneur. His work and innovations have…
Today in company updates: Shopify, Wattpad, Wealthsimple, PerfectMind, Overbond
Startups in Ottawa and Toronto have been making positive moves this past week. Here is the latest in product launches and company…