Web Summit Vancouver opens with tech’s biggest question: who owns the future?
Conference poses questions over the AI revolution, Canadian sovereignty, and the rules shaping what comes next.
Canadian Startup News
Photonic secures $2-billion USD valuation after final close of $200-million financing
Bell, BDC, EDC, and InBC back BC quantum firm’s continued push towards commercialization.
Why IP is a founder’s most powerful growth tool
Delvinia founder and CEO Adam Froman on why Canadian IP needs a rethink.
Nmbr says it’s reshaping payroll competition in Canada. Now it wants to go worldwide
With a presence in every province, Nmbr CEO Simon Bourgeois says it’s time to think internationally.
“Steel, concrete, and code”: Feds and Telus announce three AI data centres in BC
Projects include upscaling existing Kamloops data centre and two new, Vancouver-based centres.
Ontario government invests $5 million into life sciences and healthtech startups
Kare Chemical Technologies, Myomar Molecular, Stoked Bio, among the recipients.
Q&A: Vass Bednar on why Canada is at risk of remaining a digital 51st state
Canadian Shield Institute leader talks digital sovereignty ahead of CUSMA review.
MDA Space aims to deliver up to 400 satellites per year after Montréal facility expansion
After two years of construction, company has doubled its manufacturing floor space.
Vendasta levels up with European deal to roll out MARiO AI
Saksatoon startup working with Italy’s largest internet company.
Canada won’t pursue national semiconductor strategy, AI minister says
Canada is the only G7 country without a standalone strategy. Industry groups are urging action.
Canada to create AI and Labour Advisory Council, Solomon says
Advisory group stems from a desire to maintain regular contact with labour leaders following initial meetings.
Why you don’t need a PhD to invest in deep tech
VCs at NACO Summit dispel misconceptions about investing in the industry.
OpenText reports steady revenue as new CEO comes aboard
Cloud information management company’s Q3 earnings come after layoffs and restructuring.
Bobbie Racette built her new startup around a simple idea: be the support she never had
At NACO Summit, she said Tapwi will be her way to open doors for the next generation.
It’s a tough market for liquidity. Here’s where companies and investors are turning
Industry leaders unpack the rise of SPACs, RTOs, and secondaries at NACO Summit.