Former Cultivator manager Jordan McFarlen joins Conexus Venture Capital as director
byMcFarlen says Saskatchewan tech ecosystem is “hungry for capital.”
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Cultivator’s incubated startups surpass $100 million in private funding
byPrairie tech hub hits major milestone coinciding with new connections to the Valley.
Sean O’Connor steps down as managing director of Conexus Venture Capital, Emmertech
byUnder O’Connor’s leadership, Conexus has helped fuel the growth of tech in Saskatchewan and across the Prairies.
Protein Industries Canada offers $10 million to help grow AI use in food sector
byAI is being applied to the plant-based food industry’s efforts to satisfy ever-changing consumer demands.
Regina-based parking validation app Offstreet closes $1.2 million seed round
byThe app removes the need for human-verified parking exemptions.
Two Canadian companies chosen for John Deere’s 2023 Startup Collaborator program
byIn a growing global AgTech market, “Canadian innovation leads the pack.”
AgTech startup Ground Truth secures $4 million to improve grain analysis for farmers
bySeed round: startup’s technology will allow farmers to make sound investment decisions.
Protein Industries Canada secures $30 million from Pan-Canadian AI Strategy, launches AI-focused co-investment program
byApplications for the new program are open until October 26.
Accenture continues Canadian tech acquisition spree with Solvera Solutions, Eclipse Automation
byAccenture has acquired six Canadian companies since 2020.
Saskatchewan budget light on overall innovation investments but increases startup tax credit
byProvince combines two innovation organizations hoping to create jobs, attract startups.
StoreToDoor secures $1.25 million to take same-day delivery service to new markets
byAfter spending years running his own restaurants, Scott Love wants to help other retailers deliver goods.
11 Canadian tech companies to watch in 2022
byControlHQ’s co-founder is back with his #CDNtech crystal ball.
Agtech Accelerator, Volta receive new funding from federal government
byThe two innovation hubs received a cumulative $1.3 million in total funding.
A win for HomeTeam Live: streaming sports company lands $450,000 pre-seed funding
byHomeTeamLive’s AI-powered cameras live stream amateur sports events to subscribers.
Samsung opens Regina office to bolster 5G presence in Saskatchewan
bySamsung Electronics Canada announced a new office in Regina as it looks to play a more prominent role in helping SaskTel deploy…