Startups can receive $100,000 through Facebook and the DMZ’s Digital News Innovation Challenge
The Facebook Journalism Project, the DMZ, and the Ryerson University School of Journalism are launching the Digital News Innovation…
Notman House and MTL NewTech celebrate Montreal tech with #StartupCommunityAwards
Last week, The Osmo Foundation and MTL NewTech hosted its first-ever Montreal Startup Community Awards. The Awards were meant…
Affinio raises $11.4 million Series B
Affinio has raised an $11.4 million ($9 million USD) Series B, according to a report from AdExchanger. The startup has raised…
Ontario investing up to $5 million in Think Research to create 228 jobs in Toronto
Ontario is investing up to $5 million in Toronto-based Think Research to help the company expand its platform. The money is…
Garrick Tiplady named managing director of Facebook and Instagram Canada
Garrick Tiplady has been named managing director of Facebook and Instagram Canada. Tiplady is taking over the role six months…
CVCA report: Q3 2017 saw $980 million invested over 149 deals
The CVCA’s latest report on VC funding in Q3 2017 revealed that $980 million was invested over 149 deals — a 43 percent…
Nuco receives funding from Ontario to improve digital identity verification
Nuco has been awarded government funding through the Small Business Innovation Challenge to develop a solution improving digital…
Canadian Payments Innovation Forum says collaboration continues to drive FinTech innovation
At RFi Group’s third annual Canadian Payments Innovation Forum in Toronto, over 100 payments and banking executives gathered…
Borealis AI opening Montreal lab with Jackie Cheung as academic advisor
RBC’s Borealis AI is opening an AI lab in Montreal, with McGill University’s Jackie Cheung as academic advisor…
Michael Hyatt joins Blakes as its first entrepreneur-in-residence
A law firm founded in 1856 may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about tech innovation, but Toronto-born…
To #MoveTheDial, tech needs more women on boards
The presence of more women in specific positions can lead to an increased presence across company leadership, according to…
Element AI launches $57 million AI fund with SK Telecom, Hyundai
Element AI has launched a $57 million CAD AI fund with SK Telecom, Hyundai Motor Company, and Hanwha. The fund will target…
#Tech4SickKids launches campaign to raise $25 million for SickKids hospital
Last night at the MaRS Discovery District, the Toronto tech community officially launched the #Tech4SickKids campaign to raise…
BDC investing $70 million in women-led companies over five years
BDC is dedicating $70 million to women-led companies over the next five years. The VC firm made an additional $20 million commitment…
With a $5 million Series A, Nudge Rewards wants to gamify employee performance across North America
Nudge Rewards, which allows retailers and hospitality companies to communicate with their frontline employees on mobile, has…