10KC co-founder talks engineering an exit and spotting fake term sheets
David Wilkin unpacks the startup’s learnings from failed sale to successful outcome at TechExit.
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Waymo to begin robotaxi pilot in Toronto, but with human drivers until 2028
US robotaxi giant will take a phased approach that aims to eventually serve riders autonomously.
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Maritime Launch Services conditionally approved to list on Toronto Stock Exchange
Company seeks public market visibility as it transitions Nova Scotia spaceport from “development to execution.”
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Q&A: Senator Daryl Fridhandler on why Canada needs to better support its smaller businesses
Senate committee recently tabled eight recommendations to improve “the backbone of the Canadian economy.”
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Why space is Canada’s gateway to European collaboration
Matija Renčelj on why space is the natural starting place for Canada and the EU to build on existing ties.
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McKinsey alumni raise $2.5 million USD to build AI for industrial manufacturers
Toronto’s Aerium has set out to build “the next Siemens of the world.”
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Steve Walton’s 3C merges with UK’s Datalec to build full-service data centre platform
Former CoolIT CEO will lead 3C Datalec, which is planning new facilities in Calgary, Austin, and Warsaw.
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U of T’s Citizen Lab exposes “nightmare” spyware hack that requires no clicks from users
Report alleges Israeli spyware firm targeted Al Jazeera devices with “AdFection” scheme.
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Molagri raises $5.2-million USD seed round to bolster work on pesticides that “evolve”
Funding will support hiring more scientists and conducting field trials.
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The Canadian entrepreneur has changed. Has banking kept up?
Tangerine Bank's Jodi Kovitz examines trends shaping modern entrepreneurship and the support builders seek.
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Canada invests $50 million into Canadian Food Innovation Network
CFIN will use funding to help processors and manufacturers adopt Canadian-made technology.
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Superwhisper, Cohere partner on meeting recorder for enterprise clients
Using Cohere models, meeting transcription and summaries can run locally on users’ devices.
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Teens excited, hesitant about Canada’s proposed youth social media ban
High school students at Rally sit down with senator to sound off on social media regulation.
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Cohere to acquire Czech AI cybersecurity firm Aisle, set up new cyber division
Deal will see Cohere deepen European presence with Prague office.
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Canadian entrepreneurs are doubling down on growth despite tough market conditions: BDC
Survey finds that 78 percent of SMEs have growth ambitions, compared with 67 percent last year.
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Is Character.ai the first AI domino?
Plus: Former Shopify engineering director joins Borrowell as CTO.
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Feds make good on AI Strategy pledge with $500-million top-up for regional AI initiative
Total funding now sits at $700 million, with aims to support AI adoption and commercialization.
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Bia Health raises $2.15 million for AI to reduce unnecessary medical interventions
Startup claims its program can help clinicians make better diagnostic decisions.
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Why “dystopian” ads are becoming a deliberate startup marketing strategy
After racking up views through ragebait, Orchid is doubling down with “the first AI built to take your jobs.”
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Google backs launch of cross-Canada cybersecurity training hubs
Cyber clinics will act like teaching hospitals for the digital age, giving new professionals real-world experience.
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