PinchVR envisions a world where anyone can customize their own VR environment
As VR emerges as the next must-have hardware, companies like Oculus Rift and Google are competing for the top spot in the consumer…
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#ProductHuntTO demonstrates how startups are bringing transparency to healthcare
Long wait times, confusion, and anxiety are often considered ubiquitous to the healthcare process. As Canada comes closer to…
BetaKit panel one of many #SMWiTO highlights (along with that @norm guy)
Social Media Week returns to Toronto in just over a week, as part of the SMWi independent cities program. Starting June 6th,…
Toronto Region Board of Trade and City of Toronto launch Smart Cities Initiative
At the Toronto Region Board of Trade’s Smart Cities Summit, the Board officially launched its multi-year Smart Cities…
#paid secures major partnership with Denstu Aegis
Toronto-based #paid, which allows brands to connect with social media celebrities for product placement, has found a new —…
Tony Lacavera talks Canada’s innovation strategy with Finance Minister Bill Morneau, Brenda Halloran
As the federal government continues to examine next steps for Canada’s innovation strategy, the country’s entrepreneurs…
Dozr takes home $100,000 in prizes at Communitech Rev Demo Day
Between the Toronto and Waterloo Region corridor, startups are developing a reputation as key pieces to establishing the area…
#smallrooms podcast: Chris Bryson of Unata on success in retail
Rob Kenedi sits down again with Chris Bryson, founder of Unata, a grocery/retail-focused startup that creates personalized…
Rover raises $1.1 million in seed funding to expand platform and team
Toronto-based Rover, a location-based mobile marketing platform, announced $1.1 million in seed funding. BDC Capital, 500 Startups,…
Unata CEO Chris Bryson says success means seeing every aspect of business as a product
Since Toronto-based Unata was founded in 2011, the company has been rapidly expanding both its cloud-based retail platform…
With new sponsorship, WeTeachStartup bootcamp now free to attend
Last week, BetaKit posted a special contest in partnership with WeTeachStartup, a new bootcamp for entrepreneurs taking place…
Transpod one step closer to making hyperloop dream a reality with Mersen partnership
Toronto-based TransPod, which is working on creating a hyperloop, announced a partnership that gives the company an advantage…
Akira wants to reduce the strain on Canada’s healthcare system
For under $34, many Canadians can purchase a meal, see a movie or even buy a weekly bus pass. What most Canadian’s don’t…
DMZ now offering free legal services to its startups
While startups mostly focus on building their product and building teams, it’s difficult to focus on the legal nitty-gritty…
Nominations open for Startup Canada Awards recognizing Canadian entrepreneurship
Startup Canada has opened nominations for its third annual Startup Canada Awards 2016, which recognizes companies driving impact…