Oco partners with Adidas to launch shoes sporting carbon-captured ink
Set to be released this fall, the shoes blend screen-printing ink with captured carbon.
Canadian cleantech continues fundraising streak as Orennia, CarbonCure raise collective $105 million USD
From Halifax to Calgary, Canadian cleantech remains resilient despite the tech funding downturn.
Vantage Circle, Eventcombo both relocate their headquarters to Calgary, plan to hire hundreds
The two global SaaS firms say they aim to hire up to 250 people each over three years.
Here’s a list of all the Startupfest afterparties
Summer camp for Canadian tech now has a full list of extracurricular activities.
Vector Institute, Kids Help Phone team up to expand use of AI in mental health services
Kids Help Phone said AI will help its staff adapt to the way young people speak.
Thoughtworks’ Rebecca Parsons on using threat models to prevent AI peril
“I don’t think the world will be destroyed by AI but I’m more worried about it than I was before.”
Porta raises $10.5-million for frozen, ready-to-cook Italian meal delivery service
Porta might just fill the frozen-pizza-shaped hole left by General Assembly.
Syzl crowned PITCH winner at Collision 2023 as other startups win cash prizes from The DMZ
The DMZ awarded $65,000 to startups at its Insiders Event prior to Collision’s start.
Jombone secures $1 million from FedDev to address industrial staffing needs
With this funding, Jombone wants to adapt its platform for the US market.
Shopify’s venture arm unveils portfolio in new website launch
Shopify’s investments focus on funding the companies that support its merchant ecosystem.
University of Waterloo uses $5 million from endowment to launch VC fund
The university was inspired by an emerging trend in the US, with schools like MIT.
Vector Institute, Ontario Centre of Innovation secure combined $77-million provincial funding
OCI received $50 million from Ontario’s $107-million Critical Technology Initiative.
Shipping container marketplace Boxhub raises $12.4 million for global expansion
Boxhub said it has become popular with people making tiny houses and vertical farms.
Immigration Minister details strategy for attracting foreign tech talent, digital nomads
Work permits will be prioritized for entrepreneurs backed by VCs or angels.
Financeit acquires consumer-loans competitor Simply Group Financial
The deal is estimated to be worth between $175-million and $225 million.