International IT firm Globant opens office in Toronto, plans to recruit 200 people
Globant is looking to hire people with backgrounds in AI, gaming, blockchain.
TrackTik acquired by US security workforce management firm Trackforce
The two companies consolidated to better track security operations.
Clear Blue Technologies secures up to $4 million from FedDev Ontario
Clear Blue’s off-grid energy systems have been deployed in 37 countries.
Wattpad launches creator monetization program with $2.6 million in writer stipends
Program will first roll out to English-speaking writers around the world.
IBM Canada to launch innovation centre in Calgary, hire 250 staff
The Calgary innovation centre could reach up to 430 hires.
US companies Avanade, Nautical Commerce, Twilio, Dealpath plot Canadian expansions
All four plan to conduct a hiring spree amid a growing number of global tech layoffs.
Accenture to acquire semiconductor engineering services firm XtremeEDA
Accenture inks deal to purchase chip designer amid global shortage.
Triptyq Capital launches fund to fill financing gaps in Québec’s creative economy
Triptyq wants to help in creating 20 startups.
Google opens applications for latest Black Founders, Women Founders cohorts in Canada
Past participants include solution providers for maternal care, document management, and textiles.
Maxa raises $2.9 million CAD to help businesses automate resource planning
Investor says ERP space is “ripe for change.”
FinTech chatbot startup Finn AI gets acquired by former partner Glia
Finn AI has also worked with Visa, BMO, and ATB Financial.
Alberta Innovates launches $10 million agri-food, bioindustrial funding program
Applications are open to SMEs that show a clear value proposition for Alberta.
Government of Canada invests $506 million into AI, computer science research
University of Calgary, University of Victoria, Memorial University to secure research funding.
DOT Mind Unlock wins #CollisionConf 2022 startup pitch competition
DOT can measure people’s brainwave activity using headsets.