How new SR&ED changes could supercharge Canadian hard tech and manufacturing startups
Budget 2025 changes means tech companies with physical footprints should reclaim R&D investments.
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Canada’s spotty support for innovation is grounding its space ambitions
Wyvern’s Kurtis Broda writes that the CSA needs to support moonshots from Canadian companies.
Blackline Safety to go private in $850-million deal
US-based Francisco Partners to lead privatization of TSX-listed industrial safety tech firm.
How Sonibel can hear when a welder makes a mistake
UBC grads raise $1.6 million USD for acoustic sensor that identifies errors while you weld.
Q&A: Clearpath Robotics’ Ryan Gariepy on killer robots and Canada’s defence strategy
Industry leader says Canada is leaving opportunity on the table in robotics.
The Canadians behind Artemis II’s historic moon mission
Here’s how Canada is supporting astronaut Jeremy Hansen from the ground.
NGen announces nearly $80 million for Canadian manufacturers to adopt AI
Funding comes from industry partners and through Pan-Canadian AI Strategy.
Relocalize to build fully autonomous “dark” microfactory in Montréal
Startup opening sustainable microfactory for water cold packs that will run in complete darkness.
Xanadu makes solid debut as it begins trading on TSX and Nasdaq
Toronto-based quantum company the first new Canadian tech firm to list on the TSX since 2021.
Spark Microsystems secures additional $17 million in Series B funding
Montréal chip firm aims to enable next-gen, short-range wireless communications.
Ecolab to acquire CoolIT Systems for $4.75 billion USD
Acquisition of Calgary cooling systems manufacturer will be finalized in third quarter of 2026.
Canadian companies make their case at Nvidia’s GTC conference
Cohere, Telus, and others showcase how they’re building with Nvidia’s dominant AI infrastructure.
Xanadu set to go public as SPAC deal clears shareholder vote
Quantum firm will be first Canadian tech company to list on TSX since 2021.
Defence and housing take centre stage at N3 Summit
Flagship advanced manufacturing summit will bring together leaders across defence, housing, AI, and robotics.
Wyvern launches international partnerships in Agtech, oil and gas
Edmonton company signs deals with US-based Orbital Advisors and Saudi government-backed Neo Space Group.