Shopify to host program for developers reentering tech industry after extended leaves
With the talent shortage reportedly being an enduring hindrance of growth in the Canadian tech ecosystem, Shopify has created…
Mobile offers platform GetintheLoop partners with RBC Ventures
Kelowna-based mobile offers platform GetintheLoop has announced a partnership with RBC Ventures to bring offers and experiences…
Canadian Association for Girls in Science receives $548,804 from federal government
The Toronto-based Canadian Association for Girls in Science (CAGIS) has received a $548,804 investment from the federal government…
Startup Zone launches new accelerator program in Charlottetown
Startup Zone, a business incubator based in Charlottetown, is launching an early-stage accelerator program for startups that…
Ontario Cooperation Council receives FedDev funding to expand Francophone entrepreneurship
The Ontario Cooperation Council (OCC), also known as the Conseil de la coopération de l’Ontario, has received $285,749 from…
AccessNow receives $2.7 million from federal government for accessibility platform
AccessNow, an online platform that crowdsources information on the accessibility of public spaces and venues, such as restaurants…
Dapper Labs partners with NBA to launch digital collectibles game
Dapper Labs, the Vancouver-based creator of CryptoKitties, has partnered with the National Basketball Association (NBA), and…
Today in hires: Wealthsimple, Breathe Life, FrontRunner
In the last week, three Canadian startups have added new members to their teams. Here’s a breakdown of who is joining, and…
NorthStar partners with nation of Luxembourg to develop clean Space initiative
NorthStar Earth and Space, a Montreal-based startup developing an earth and space platform tracking space debris, has formed…
iGan Partners to host second ‘Pitch to Heal’ competition
Early-stage healthcare venture capital and private equity fund, iGan Partners, is looking for innovative healthtech startups…
Koho launches new instant cashback program
Toronto-based FinTech startup Koho is introducing an instant cashback program for its customers, in addition to some new rewards…
Invixium raises $4.5 million CAD in in debt financing for biometric security solution
Invixium, a biometric security products manufacturer for access control and workforce digitalization, based in Toronto, has…
SnapPay, Sleep Country partner to engage Canada’s Chinese consumer segment
Toronto-based digital payment solutions startup SnapPay has launched a pilot program with Sleep Country, which will allow Chinese…
London-based FoodFund takes home $100,000 at 2019 Telus Pitch
FoodFund, an “imperfect produce” delivery service startup based in London, Ont., has been named the winner of the…
Report: Canada sees tempered decline in VC deals after record-breaking 2018
According to CB Insights and PwC Canada’s latest MoneyTree report, the first half of 2019 might not have matched a record-setting…