Toronto’s mass transit system won’t accept Apple Pay until 2017
The TTC says riders will eventually be able to pay for their fares with the subtle wave of an iPhone, but not until 2017. Apple…
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CentriLogic acquires Advanced Knowledge Networks, expands Canadian network
CentriLogic, a Missisauga-based provider of managed hosting, cloud computing, co-location, and advanced IT outsourcing solutions,…
ScribbleLive announces technology partnership with Google
Toronto-based ScribbleLive, a Toronto-based digital marketing company, announced a new technology partnership and integration…
MaRS officially launching Work & Learning cluster November 24
On November 24, MaRS is launching its new Work & Learning cluster, which will be dedicated to helping high-impact startups…
We ‘Netflix and chill’ with Nanoleaf’s Smarter connected lightbulb
The problem with every smart lightbulb on the market is the existence of the light switch. Despite the increasing sophistication of…
Neutun Labs helps epilepsy sufferers take control of their condition
While many founders of startups have some first-hand experience that spur them to build their companies, not many are as heartbreaking…
Today in funding ($34M): Blueprint, Deep Genomics, Meta
A trio of Toronto-based startups have closed significant rounds, keeping the city in the Canadian startup spotlight. Here’s…
CIX showcases what’s next for the Canadian startup landscape
“All of a sudden, Canada is really, really hot. One of the great things this year is that, up until a year ago, we were asking…
Autodesk to take over 60,000 square feet of MaRS West Tower
MaRS Discovery District announced today that Autodesk Inc. will be the innovation hub’s newest tenant. The 3D design, engineering,…
Connected Lab exits stealth, enters new home to build software for new hardware
Connected Lab, founded by former Xtreme Labs team, has exited stealth mode and moved to a new 10,000- square-feet office in…
Startup job spotlight: front-end engineer at Tilt
With startups leading the way in Canadian innovation, every day, BetaKit does its part to help fill the talent gap with our…
Startup Canada Podcast: Karen Greve Young talks life on MaRS
“There’s a huge wealth of innovation and a wealth of startups and their stories need to get out.” – Karen Greve…
LEAGUE makes Seattle its launch city for U.S. expansion
Just six months after launching, LEAGUE, the personal health care startup led by former Kobo CEO Mike Serbinis, is now available…
SeamlessMD raises $1.1 million from BDC, Tony Lacavera, & physician angels
Toronto-based SeamlessMD has announced the close of a $1.1 million seed round, led by BDC Capital, FoundersClub, and a group…
Flixel pitches its potential as a long-term disruptor
Flixel has come a long way from trying to establish itself as an Instagram for cinemagraphs. Four years in the making, Flixel…