CVCA Applauds Federal Government’s Venture Capital Action Plan (and Its Recent Wins)
The Canadian Venture Capital Association (CVCA) is extending its “bro-fist” to the federal government, in praising…
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GrowLab Announces Partnered Research Project with Emily Carr University of Art + Design
Vancouver-based startup accelerator GrowLab has announced a partnered research project with Emily Carr University of Art +…
Network of Angel Investments Ontario Made 41% More Investments in 2012-13
Angel investments, the “secret sauce” for Canadian startups, rose 41 percent among Network of Angel Investments-…
University of Waterloo’s Quantum Computing Department Adds a Few Heavyweights
It’s no secret that a huge amount of high-potential startups are being churned out by the University of Waterloo, and…
At MaRS’s $15 Million Announcement, Don Tapscott Urges All Business to Take On A Collaborative Approach
Last week the MaRS Discovery District hosted an event to celebrate its $15 million funding extension, first announced back…
BDC Venture Capital Is Giving $135 Million to Healthcare Tech
The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is making one big bet on healthcare technologies. The BDC’s Venture Capital…
Startups Have One Week to Apply to The C100’s 48 Hours in the Valley
The C100, Canada’s unofficial entrepreneurial consulate in Silicon Valley, is telling Canadian startups that they have…
Angel Investments Nearly Doubled in Canada Last Year, Indicates New Report
According to recently released figures from the National Angel Capital Association (NACO), more angel investments were made…
CDMN Soft Landing Program Welcomes 15 New Canadian Startups
The Canadian Digital Media Network (CDMN) is welcoming 15 new companies to participate in its Soft Landing Program. These companies…
iGan Partners is Betting on Toronto’s Startup Ecosystem
After it was reported a few weeks ago that Extreme Venture Partners could be shuttering operations, Toronto-based venture capital…
Waterloo’s Accelerator Centre to Graduate Two Startups
The Accelerator Centre, which hosts a startup accelerator program located in Waterloo, has graduated two startups in I Think…
Kitchener’s VeloCity Names Its Next 30 Startups
VeloCity, the University of Waterloo-based startup program, has announced the 30 startups that it will house for the Fall 2013…
GrowLab Reveals New Fall Cohort Along with New “Farm Teams”
Vancouver-based startup accelerator GrowLab has announced its new Fall 2013 cohort, and it includes one startup we reported…
Venture Capital Investment is “Booming” in Quebec in 2013
There seems to be a lot of venture capital (VC) being invested in 2013, but the question is whether it may dry up. According…
New Vancouver-based Coding Academy Lighthouse Labs To Launch This Fall
Earlier this morning it was reported that Toronto-based software development agency Functional Imperative will be providing…