Fashion meets technology at #WWTO this week
“If wearable tech is going to succeed, it needs to be worn,” says We Are Wearables Founder and BetaKit senior editor…
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Hackernest hosting Toronto tech job fair at MaRS Discovery District
On August 20, Hackernest is calling all job seekers in Toronto’s tech community for its Toronto Tech Job Fair. Billing…
Startup jobs of the week: Nanoleaf, Trew Knowledge, Ranomics, HiMama, AmpMe
Every day, Canada’s best startups post their latest and greatest job opportunities on the BetaKit Job Board. From early stage…
ecobee raises $35 million from the Amazon Alexa Fund, Thomvest, and Relay Ventures
Toronto-based ecobee, which offers a smart thermostat, announced that it’s raised $35 million in its latest funding round.…
Cossette Lab accepting applications from tourism-related tech startups across Canada
Cossette Lab, an initiative of the Cossette marketing and communication agency supporting the growth of startups, is accepting…
Toronto-based Kinetic Cafe launches ecommerce platform at Aldo’s World Trade Centre location
The Canadian-based retail technology lab Kinetic Cafe is launching its ecommerce platform alongside the international shoe…
#HealthTO looks at the future of privacy in the digital healthcare space
As Canada’s health care system becomes increasingly strained, startups are stepping up to address specific problems with…
Wattpad introduces Wattpad Futures program to help writers monetize content through ads
As part of a continued effort to support its writers, Wattpad announced the launch of its Wattpad Futures program, which is…
MaRS launches initiative allowing healthcare providers to collaborate with startups
Toronto’s MaRS Discovery District announced the launch of Innovation Partnership: Procurement by Co-Design, a program…
Small business loan platform Lendified secures $20 million credit facility
Lendified, which provides loans specifically for small businesses, has announced that Liquid Capital will provide the senior…
Startup jobs of the week: RED Academy, RevIQ, Ayogo Health, BlockThrough, Rooof, Retreaver
Every day, Canada’s best startups post their latest and greatest job opportunities on the BetaKit Job Board. From early stage…
#SalesTO tackles enterprise selling for startups
For its second edition of #SalesTO — one of TechToronto’s latest offshoot events focusing on niche communities —…
U of T, UW, and UBC make World Economic Forum’s list of top 50 tech schools
As reported by itbusiness.ca, the World Economic Forum has placed the University of Toronto, University of Waterloo, and the…
MaRS launching survey to provide comprehensive map of Ontario’s entrepreneur ecosystem
Today, MaRS announced the launch of its Connected Entrepreneur Survey with the goal of creating a map that will “connect…
Toronto’s Bitmaker acquired by General Assembly
As part of a move to expand from 15 to 25 campuses by end of year, US-based education-to-employment company General Assembly…