The rocket missed its altitude goal, but brought Canada’s sovereign launch efforts closer to fruition.

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Swedish deputy PM says countries must be “risk aware, not risk averse” as royal delegation visits Mila.

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Montréal VC firm looks to forge commercial and financial partnerships for its portfolio companies in the region.

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At the Ottawa Responsible AI Summit, experts debated security, equity, and who gets a seat at the table.

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Clado has raised $2 million USD for its mass-recruitment AI platform.

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Canadian tech charitable giving will continue under new umbrella.

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Toronto FinTech firm introduces “revitalized” product suite as it works to keep pace with competitors.

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Government's proposed budget implementation bill gives more detail on open banking rollout.

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US data security company adds in-country cell that will keep customer data in Canada.

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CEO says it took three months to do in the US what would likely take 12–18 in Canada.

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Calgary-based VizworX finds building in 3D is easier than filing a SR&ED claim.

The post “We’re not gonna pretend that we could do the R&D that you do.” first appeared on BetaKit.

After launching in 14 US states, Quilt systems are now available in five Canadian provinces.

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Advocates say tech industry should focus on cross-initiatives, community, and access to capital.

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Serguei Kloubkov alleges he was pushed out after nominating former CEO Hamed Abbasi to board.

The post Plooto co-founder sues payment software firm, accuses board of ousting him first appeared on BetaKit.

A data centre CEO and an academic say Canadian-owned digital infrastructure could unlock an AI industry.

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Growth Venture Fund leader is out nine months after BDC allocates $1 billion and expands mandate.

The post New Life Sciences Fund and leadership churn reveal continued reset at BDC first appeared on BetaKit.

15th-anniversary event a showcase for the city’s tech growth.

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Plus: Meet BetaKit's new managing editor.

The post Sonder collapses, SaaS is dead, and Clio gobbles up vLex first appeared on BetaKit.

Eliot Pence wants to undercut US reliance and build Canada’s “defence prime.”

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Judges in New York and Ontario ruled against both companies in separate lawsuits.

The post Cohere and OpenAI lose key motions in high-stakes copyright fights first appeared on BetaKit.