Desjardins launches $45 million fund to support FinTech startups
Financial services company Desjardins has announced a new $45 million FinTech investment fund, aimed to support startups that use innovative technology or business models…
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Quebec-based Supercluster SCALE.AI launches call for projects
The Quebec-based AI-powered supercluster, SCALE.AI, has launched a call for projects across Canada looking for industries to propose collaborative projects that could impact supply…
AI “experimentation bases” developer Bases.ai acquires SenseAI
Bases.ai, a company looking to create experimentation bases for other businesses wanting to use AI, has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire…
Federal government launches $12 million initiative for Quebec incubators, accelerators
The Canada Economic Development (CED) for Quebec Regions is calling for proposals for its new Incubators and Accelerators Driven by Excellence (IADE) initiative. The…
Wealthsimple, Freshbooks, Vidyard make Canada’s Top Small and Medium Employers 2019
Canada’s Top Small and Medium Employers is an editorial competition that recognizes the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that offer the nation’s best workplaces…
Quebec’s budget looks to fuel digital transformation, overlooks skills gap
Quebec Finance Minister, Eric Girard, delivered the 2019-2020 provincial budget at the National Assembly on Thursday, marking it the first budget of the Coalition…
Flashfood, Loblaw partner in Quebec food waste reduction rollout
Flashfood today announced a partnership with Loblaw Company, making its program available in the grocery chain’s Quebec divisions, Provigo and Maxi. “This is almost…
Government providing $500,000 for innovative businesses in Québec
The Government of Canada this week announced the launch of the Canada Economic Development (CED) for Québec Regions Fast Forward Challenge, a new initiative…
Heatmine says it has an eco-friendly solution to Bitcoin energy waste
According to a 2018 study, the practice of bitcoin mining consumes so much electricity, the industry is expending the same amount of energy as…
Deloitte releases Fast 50 highlighting Canada’s high-growth companies
Deloitte has released its list of its Technology Fast 50, which recognizes tech companies in Canada experiencing significant revenue growth over the past four…
Startup Open House returns to give an inside look into companies like Shopify, Busbud
For the sixth year in a row, Startup Open House is returning to seven Canadian cities to invite tech enthusiasts inside the offices of…
Announcing the Startup Canada Award winners for Quebec and Atlantic Canada
Startup Canada has unveiled the Quebec and Atlantic Canada Startup Canada Award winners, which recognizes regional entrepreneurs that stand out in their communities. The…
3iQ first firm to have OSC and CSA-approved crypto fund
Toronto-based 3iQ said it has agreed to terms and conditions with the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) and the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) to act…