OpenText lays off two percent of its workforce
Roughly 400 global employees are now out of work, but OpenText says Canadian impact is “minimal.”
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Descartes cruises into Latin America with acquisition of last-mile management platform Drivin
Waterloo-based logistics tech firm makes its 37th acquisition since 2016.
For Canadian femtech, women’s autonomy is part of the business model
Virtual healthcare that puts women’s control at the forefront is attracting VC dollars.
Qubic raises $2.5 million USD to commercialize quantum signal amplifiers
Two Small Fish-led seed round will help scale manufacturing of Qubic’s cryogenic amplifiers.
OpenText commits to creating 400 jobs in Ireland amid Carney’s state visit
Kitchener-Waterloo company doubles investment in Ireland as Canada makes AI agreements with the country.
Scispot closes $8-million USD Series A to become the operating layer for life sciences labs
Singh brothers aim to provide the infrastructure to power self-driving labs.
Plum acquired by US-based Phenom to reduce bad hires in the age of AI
Phenom expands into Canada with its third acquisition this year.
Canadian Strategic Missions Corporation takes one small step to support life on the Moon
Waterloo company wins grant funding for nuclear microreactor and water purification projects.
Community event platform Wygo secures nearly $1.6 million pre-seed
Wygo allows hosts to create events for an audience that wants to shift their social life offline.
Mappedin eyes city-wide indoor mapping with $24.5-million USD Series B round
Startup has mapped over 10 billion square feet of indoor space, from airports to stadiums and beyond.
Q&A: Clearpath Robotics’ Ryan Gariepy on killer robots and Canada’s defence strategy
Industry leader says Canada is leaving opportunity on the table in robotics.
OpenText lays off four percent of its global workforce
Cuts come as former IBM Americas president Ayman Antoun prepares to take over as CEO.
Google for Startups Accelerator reveals 14 “AI-driven” companies in its Canadian cohort
Class of 2026 marks the first time 10-week program has hosted a startup from Sudbury.
CoeusAI establishes Dutch HQ after landing major offshore energy gig
Kitchener-Waterloo cleantech startup tapped to help Netherlands with North Sea Energy program.
Apple strikes deal to acquire Canadian database software startup Kuzu
US tech giant confirmed the October 2025 deal in a disclosure to the EU.