Borealis AI launches graduate fellowship program to create more AI talent
byRBC’s AI lab Borealis AI has launched a graduate fellowship program with the goal of building more AI talent in Canada.…
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OpenText acquires California-based filesharing company Hightail
byCalifornia-based Hightail, which develops a solution for sharing large files and team collaboration, has been acquired by OpenText.…
Startups launch APM program, bringing Valley model to Canadian product managers
byIn an effort to build up the next generation of product managers in the Toronto-Waterloo corridor, several Toronto tech companies…
SkyWatch raises $4 million to democratize satellite data
byWaterloo-based SkyWatch has raised $4 million to continue development of its aggregation and distribution platform for satellite…
RBC investing $1.78 million in University of Waterloo cybersecurity lab
byRBC is investing $1.78 million into a cybersecurity research lab at the University of Waterloo with the goal of developing…
5 Kitchener-Waterloo tech companies to watch in 2018
byThe founders, developers and designers of Waterloo Region tech have been busy and 2018 doesn’t show any sign of slowing down.…
Payment automation startup Wagepoint raises $2 million to build HR apps
byWaterloo-based payment automation Wagepoint has raised $2 million from TIMIA Capital. Wagepoint has signed deals with several…
Kik investing $12 million towards improving user safety with Kin
byKik has formed a safety advisory board and earmarked $12 million CAD for a safety initiative. Over the next 18 months, Kik…
NanoCnet wins $35,000 at Velocity Fund Finals
byThe University of Waterloo’s Velocity program has announced the winners of its latest Velocity Fund Finals. NanoCnet…
Hockeystick acquires LaunchSpot to boost startup ecosystem data platform
byHockeystick has made its first acquisition in Waterloo-based LaunchSpot, a platform that allows accelerators and startup funders…
Dejero raises $32 million Series B
byWaterloo-based Dejero has raised a $32 million Series B to ramp up its product development. Dejero’s product — which…
IoT pilot at UBC will help create action plan for accessible parking
byeleven-X, a network operator enabling the Internet of Things (IoT), announced several initiatives with the University of British…
CBRE report: Waterloo is Canada’s fastest-growing tech talent market
byAccording to CBRE, the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, Waterloo is Canada’s fastest…
Adhawk Microsystems raises $5 million Series A from Intel
byAdHawk Microsystems, a company that is developing the world’s first camera-free eye-tracking system, will be receiving over…
Shopify adding 300 to 500 new jobs at Waterloo office
byShopify is continuing to grow its Waterloo presence, with plans to grow with 300 to 500 new jobs. “We initially chose to…