Tribe Network launches $20-million VC fund to invest in early-stage stage businesses led by people of colour
The new fund aims to level the playing field for entrepreneurs facing systemic barriers.
Synthetic biology startup Ardra is brewing up big plans with its fermentation technology
Despite a tough investment climate and a series of setbacks, Ardra is up to the challenge of precision fermentation.
Kibbi, a job-finding app for newcomers created by a newcomer, raises $1.1 million CAD
Kibbi partners with agencies and claims 6,000 job seekers as users.
Wealth management startup OneVest raises $17 million CAD Series A
The startup plans to expand to the US and partner with major banks and wealth-management firms.
Pick up the pace: federal agencies form new body aimed at collaborating on issues related to tech innovations
Competition Bureau, CRTC, and OPC to collaborate on digital markets, AI, data portability through the Canadian Digital Regulators…
AlayaCare founder, Alberta Innovates and Strata Health Solutions executives honoured at e-Health Conference
Digital Health Canada hands out awards in six categories to medtech executives.
Vietnam’s FPT and Quebec’s Mila renew three-year strategic partnership, vow to practice responsible AI
Organizations plan to collaborate on large language models and natural language processing.
As crypto markets consolidate, Bitbuy debuts new staking offering
Shakepay also joins the list of regulated crypto platforms in Canada.
OSC advisory panel backs stronger regulation of crypto platforms
Report cautions OSC against fostering innovation at the expense of protecting investors.
Communications startup Vrify secures $6-million Series A to help attract mining investment
Vrify creates 3D visualization technology and 360-degree virtual tours of mining sites.
Cognosys raises $2-million seed round to create AI personal assistants
Vancouver startup attracts prominent investors, including Google Ventures, Cohere
Summer camp for Canadian tech is back: Startupfest returns July 12-14
This year: more Premium Fests, Investor Match-Ups, fan-favourite Grandma judges, and BetaKit.
Wingmate secures $1 million CAD to market and sell its lead-generation app for frontline staff
Wingmate aims to make “sales and service a team sport,” giving incentives to field staff to chase down leads.
Caucus group launched to deal with emerging technology like AI, blockchain
Concerns over the pace of blockchain, artificial intelligence spur group to grapple with regulation and innovation
Ailing MCI OneHealth divests five clinics in Calgary to Well Health for $2 million
Well called the acquisition an excellent opportunity to expand to more providers in Alberta.