Jim Balsillie, Dan Breznitz talk opportunity to adapt Canadian innovation policy amid COVID-19, US election
The COVID-19 pandemic presents opportunities for Canadian innovation, according to CCI’s Jim Balsillie and Dan Breznitz of…
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Today in hires: Deep Genomics, Flybits, Information Venture Partners
Three Canadian organizations have brought on new team members to add to their teams, including Deep Genomics, Flybits, and…
Venture Out team resigns en masse, citing diversity and inclusion concerns with parent organization
The volunteer team behind Canadian tech and social impact conference Venture Out has resigned en masse, citing inconsistent…
Toronto Founder Institute accepting applications for virtual accelerator program until November 8
Pre-seed startup accelerator Founder Institute has opened applications for its Toronto Tech Corridor 2021 accelerator program,…
Today in acquisitions: Kindred Systems, DoctorCare, Rover Parking, Lex Cortex
Over the past week, five Canadian tech startups have been acquired, including DoctorCare, Rover Parking, CoHealth, Kindred…
Canadian universities offer new program to help commercialize deep tech research
A new program aimed to help researchers validate and find commercial value in their ideas has officially launched at three…
Wealthsimple set to launch new ETF for Muslim investors in 2021
Toronto-based Wealthsimple has revealed plans to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF), which the startup says will offer investors…
Willful acquires competitor WillowBee as it prepares for expansion to new provinces
Toronto-based Willful, which provides online will and estate planning, has acquired Ottawa-based WillowBee, an online will…
Neha Khera departs 500 Startups for partner role at 2048 Ventures
Neha Khera, once-partner at 500 Startups, has joined US-headquartered pre-seed stage investment firm 2048 Ventures as partner.…
Jonah Group launches remote workplace safety tool
Repopulating offices in the COVID-19 era has emerged as a key challenge for Canadian companies, particularly as the country…
Synex Medical raises $6.99 million CAD seed round for health monitoring technology
Toronto-based healthtech startup Synex Medical, which offers a wearable solution that measures blood metabolites, has raised…
With advisory board in place, OneEleven’s new MD shares plan to rebuild the Toronto innovation hub
With new leadership and familiar advisors, Toronto innovation hub OneEleven has re-launched. Shuttered following the onset…
Canvass Analytics raises $8.5 million CAD as it gears up for “aggressive” global expansion
Toronto-based Canvass Analytics, which offers artificial intelligence-enabled industrial software, has raised an $8.5 million…
Nudge.ai co-founder Paul Teshima joins Wealthsimple as chief client experience officer
Toronto-based FinTech startup Wealthsimple has tapped Paul Teshima, the co-founder and former CEO of another notable Canadian…
Today in funding: MESH/Diversity, Sollum Technologies, Heirlume, Nyoka
A number of Canadian startups have announced fresh funding to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised how…