Report suggests making 407 autonomous vehicle highway, other ways prepare Toronto area for autonomous future
As Canada prepares for an autonomous future, Toronto will need to scale its deployment of autonomous vehicles (AV), according…
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Futurpreneur Canada, NACCA partner to support Indigenous entrepreneurs
On Tuesday, Futurpreneur Canada announced that it is partnering with the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association…
Georgian Partners raises first Canadian venture fund valued at over $1 billion CAD
Toronto-based Georgian Partners has secured $1.1 billion CAD ($850 million USD) for its fifth fund, making the private venture…
Toronto biotech startup plays role in “critical breakthrough” in coronavirus research
Toronto-based Structura Biotechnology, which develops machine learning algorithms and scientific software for biology research…
How Furnishr Grew to $1 Million in Annual Revenue
The ‘Startup Growth Series’ showcases stories of entrepreneurs that have overcome obstacles in order to expand their businesses…
Today in healthtech: Cyclica case study validates platform, RBC acquires Dr. Bill
Two healthtech companies have made announcements on the growth of their firms, announcing new partnerships and key milestones.…
Volta accepting applications for spring 2020 cohort
Halifax-based Volta, which supports startups with programming and workspace, is now accepting applications for its May 2020…
Today in hires: ModiFace, Vistara Capital
In the past few weeks, two tech organizations have announced new members joining their teams. Here’s a breakdown of who is…
Accelerate Okanagan announces top six startups competing in OKGN Angel Summit Finale
Accelerate Okanagan has announced the top six finalists set to pitch at the OKGN Angel Summit Finale for a chance to win an…
New business incubator launched to support startups in Kawartha Lakes region
The Innovation Cluster, a business support organization for the Peterborough and Kawartha region in Ontario, has partnered…
Joint Canada-UK AI initiative to dole out over $10 million CAD for research projects
Ten international research projects involving universities in Canada and the UK are set to receive approximately $5 million…
mCloud Technologies, MediaValet, VersaPay among TSX 2020 Venture 50
TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) has released the list of its top-performing companies, as part of its 2020 Venture 50 event. The…
Ocean Supercluster launches project to support Atlantic Canada startups
The Atlantic Canada-based Ocean Supercluster, part of the federal government’s Innovation Supercluster Initiative, announced…
#BCTECHSummit announces speakers for 2020 event
The first round of speakers has been announced for #BCTECHSummit, an annual event organized by Innovate BC and sponsored by…
Shopify joins Facebook’s Libra Association after group sees several key departures
Shopify is the latest company to join Libra Association, Facebook’s new cryptocurrency initiative. This is the 21st company…