How Justin Trudeau and a former diplomat convinced Paddy Cosgrave to bring Collision to Canada (CanCon Podcast Ep. 121)
Collision was the talk of Toronto this week, as founder Paddy Cosgrave was in town to prep for the massive tech conference’s…
Canadian Startup News
RBC launches Reach accelerator with Highline BETA
RBC is launching an accelerator through its new venture arm, RBC Ventures, in partnership with Highline BETA, BetaKit has learned.…
How training to be a circus performer helps Leah Skerry run Squiggle Park
Entrepreneurs have a reputation for spending majority of their time hustling to establish and grow their companies, often leaving…
#HRTechSummit says automation will change HR for the better
Finding the right talent is one of the key factors in scaling a company, but the tools to do that aren’t always at the forefront…
#EmpireFinTech panel says government slowness on regulation leading to loss in blockchain talent
While FinTechs have enjoyed a reputation for disrupting financial institutions, with the rising popularity of blockchain and…
Ask an Investor: Should I move for my startup?
Welcome to a BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors tackle the tough questions…
Small data, big problems, and the future of machine learning: NetraMark’s Dr. Joseph Geraci
As part of a regular series powered by Microsoft, BetaKit interviews prominent Canadian CTOs speaking earnestly on the biggest…
Announcing the Startup Canada award winners for Ontario
Startup Canada has announced the Ontario Startup Canada Award winners, which recognizes regional entrepreneurs that stand out…
Energia Ventures accepting applications for energy and cybersecurity-focused accelerator
New Brunswick accelerator Energia Ventures is accepting applications for the second cohort of its three-month accelerator program.…
TransPod partners with European companies to develop international hyperloop standards
Toronto-based TransPod, a startup dedicated to creating a hyperloop system, has entered an international agreement with several…
Nova Scotia launches $15 million early-stage VC fund
The Nova Scotia government has announced a new $15 million early-stage venture capital fund. The fund will be led by Patrick…
Mojio partners with Bosch to co-develop connected car services
Vancouver-based Mojio, a SaaS provider for connected cars, is partnering with German multinational Bosch to co-develop a suite…
ApplyBoard raises $17 million to improve int’l student applications with AI
Waterloo-based ApplyBoard, an AI-enabled marketplace that allows international students to apply to study at higher education…
Canadian Business Growth Fund launches with initial capital commitment of $545 million
The Canadian Business Growth Fund has announced the official launch of its fund. Created by a group of Canadian banks and insurance…
CryptoKitties launches KittyVerse to attract more third-party developers
Vancouver-based CryptoKitties has announced the launch of its KittyVerse platform, which allows third-party companies to launch…