Conexus launching new accelerator, venture fund to strengthen Saskatchewan’s AgTech ecosystem
Regina-based Conexus Credit Union is set to announce two new initiatives in an effort to make Saskatchewan a global leader in AgTech. Conexus, through…
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Today in funding: Smart Skin, Andes STR, Croptimistic, DeFi Ventures
Four Canadian startups have recently announced fresh funding to fuel their growth, including Smart Skin, Andes STR, Croptimistic, and DeFi Ventures. Here’s the latest…
Eight Saskatchewan, Ontario tech companies receive collective $4.4 million in federal funding
Eight tech companies based in Ontario and Saskatchewan are receiving a collective $4.4 million in funding and loans from the federal government through its…
Today in funding: Botpress, Sherpa, Kinetyx, Realize Medical, G2V Optics, Solvera Solutions
Six Canadian startups have recently announced fresh funding rounds to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised, how much, from whom, and…
Saskatchewan extending startup investment incentive
The Government of Saskatchewan plans to extend the Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive (STSI), its 45 percent tax credit for early-stage tech investors. The proposed…
New measure from Alberta, Saskatchewan securities regulators meant to increase investment potential for startups
The securities regulators in Alberta and Saskatchewan recently adopted a new measure designed to provide greater access to capital for businesses and broaden investment…
Today in Funding: Zetane, Co.Labs, LodgeLink
Two Canadian startups and one accelerator program have recently announced new funding to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised, how much,…
What a new innovation minister means for Saskatchewan’s tech sector
Saskatchewan’s tech ecosystem may be able to expect much of the same when it comes to startup and innovation policies, despite a recent shakeup…
New angel group launches to inject early-stage capital into Western Canada tech startups
A new angel organization has formed with an aim to expand access to capital for early-stage tech entrepreneurs in Western Canada. This week, Calgary-based…
Uniting the Prairies to be held virtually in September
Uniting the Prairies (UP), a tech conference that aims to bring together and elevate tech communities in Canada’s Prairies region, has announced it will…
Government invests $2.1 million to support Francophone businesses in Western Canada
The federal government is investing $2.1 million in four economic development organizations that support Francophone businesses in Western Canada. Of the $2.1 million investment,…
Lumeca Health, SaskTel partner to provide residents of Cowessess First Nation virtual care
Lumeca Health, a Regina-based healthtech startup, has partnered with telecommunications company SaskTel to make virtual healthcare more accessible for residents of Cowessess First Nation….
Saskatchewan’s startup ecosystem will not bounce back like mature tech markets
Let me preface this post with the following: all opinions are my own; I’m optimistic Saskatchewan’s tech ecosystem will prevail, but we have a…