Shopify names winners of inaugural Build a Bigger Business competition
Early this month, Shopify announced the winners of its Build a Bigger Business competition, which is targeted to later-stage…
Mark Evans’ Story Spark workshop wants to help entrepreneurs explain what they do
The question “what do you do?” is one that entrepreneurs will encounter several times at networking events. But…
PayPal Canada market development lead Alex Peh joins RBC as VP of innovation
Alex Peh, PayPal Canada’s former head of mobile and market development, has made the move to RBC as its VP of innovation.…
Startups using open data can apply for $50,000 from ODX
The Ontario Data Exchange is currently seeking startups for Cohort 2 of its ODX Ventures program, which supports startups that…
theBoardlist releases list highlighting top Canadian women in tech
Since theBoardlist launched in April, the organization — a database including the names of women willing to join company…
CareGuide taps into Silicon Valley Bank as it eyes more acquisitions
CareGuide is known for its unorthodox approach to growth. After raising its seed funding from over 70 institutional investors…
Vancouver-based Biba raises $1.3 million to bring AR to playgrounds
Vancouver-based Biba has raised $1.3 million in a pre-Series A led by Leonite Capital. Greg Zeschuk, co-founder of BioWare,…
Right Health acquires Akira to power virtual service for physical healthcare clinics
Toronto-based Akira has been acquired by Right Health. Right Health, which is still in beta, launched in 2016 with the mission…
Canada’s strong AI talent could attract more corporate VC funding
In PwC Canada’s lastest MoneyTree report analyzing the Canadian VC landscape, there were two particular trends that stood…
Slack confirms $250 million USD raise from SoftBank to expand service in Japan
Slack has raised $250 million USD from SoftBank, according to The Financial Times. Slack is now valued at $5.1 billion USD…
Nudge.ai hopes artificial intelligence will help build better human relationships
Artificial intelligence is set to transform every industry — including companies that are focused on facilitating better…
University of Waterloo announces $8 million research chair for quantum error correction
The University of Waterloo has announced an $8 million research chair dedicated to quantum error correction. The University…
Toronto-Montreal hyperloop plan considered among top 10 in the world
Hyperloop One, an LA-based company that has built a fully-operational hyperloop system, announced the winners of its Hyperloop…
#ElevateAI shares Canada’s AI story: how we led, lost, and are back again
Over the past three days, Elevate Toronto has explored the present and future of industries like FinTech, health, and work.…
Facebook is opening an AI lab in Montreal
Facebook will be opening a lab in Montreal to tap into its AI talent, according to a report from Venturebeat. Joelle Pineau,…