Montreal-based Polystyvert raises $4.9 million from Cycle Capital, Anges Québec members
Polystyvert, a polystyrene recycling company, announced that it’s closed $4.9 million in financing. The round included…
#DellSMBchat explains how small businesses can do more with less
Last week, BetaKit and Dell partnered to host a Twitter chat looking at ways that startups at every stage could maintain their…
Study: Ontario government support of clusters key to encouraging economic growth
According to a new study, government support successful clusters in certain regions across Ontario will be key to driving economic…
Government of Ontario accepting applications for $20 million Health Technologies Fund
The Government of Ontario announced that its $20 million Health Technologies Fund is accepting applications from Ontario-based…
The Next Big Thing launches entrepreneurship bootcamp for teenagers
The Next Big Thing, an organization most well-known for its eight-month intensive fellowship program, announced the launch…
Open Sky Incubator the latest startup hub hoping to support #WaterlooRegion startups
With the presence of renowned universities, a supportive Canadian startup community, and hubs like Communitech that allow companies…
With $1 million in funding, Toronto-based Drop hopes to dominate North America’s loyalty market
Until now, Derrick Fung is more likely known as the CEO of Tunezy, a platform that allows musicians to market experiences —…
Canadian government investing $7.1 million in four Atlantic Canada projects encouraging innovation
Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Navdeep Bains announced an investment of up to $7.1 million in four…
DMZ to work with Mexican gov’t to strengthen ties between Mexican and Canadian startups
Following Mexican president Enrique Peña Nieto’s visit to Ottawa for the North American Leaders’ Summit, the DMZ and Ryerson…
Five Canadians selected among 6,000 applicants for 2016 Thiel Fellowship
The Thiel Foundation has announced its 29 latest Thiel Fellows — a group of young people awarded $100,000 and mentorship…
Canadian startups share the Apple App Store spotlight on Canada Day
As many Canadian founders will tell you, Canada’s supportive startup ecosystem and community is a point of pride. Between…
Uberflip hosting its first-ever conference to connect content marketers
Uberflip is hosting its first-ever conference in Toronto for content marketers that want to step up their content game. Between…
Montreal-based Busbud announces partnership with French travel company Voyages-sncf.com
Montreal-based Busbud, which allows users to search and compare bus tickets from companies across 10,000 cities, has announced…
Government of Ontario goes global in its search for first chief digital officer
After announcing that Deb Mathews would become Ontario’s first-ever Minister Responsible for Digital Government, the…
Toronto-based QD Solar among five winners of SunRISE TechBridge Challenge
Toronto-based QD Solar, which creates quantum dot-based solar cells using nano-engineered, low-cost materials that can absorb…