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CAAIN launches $9-million open competition to support AgTech innovation

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 13:54

Competition aims to bridge divide between innovation and commercial adoption.

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Wealthsimple gets regulatory approval to enter prediction markets

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 13:31

Toronto FinTech clears initial hurdle to enter controversial trading category popularized by Kalshi and Polymarket.

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Miraterra announces $16 million to advance its soil measurement tech

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 09:30

Terramera subsidiary looks to build on its recent Trace Genomics acquisition with seed extension.

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Jacqueline Loch joins BetaKit as General Manager

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 08:00

Experienced media operator joins award-winning publication of record for Canadian tech.

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Chexy raises $14 million Series A led by Khosla Ventures

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 06:00

Rewards platform to expand from rent rewards into broader payments platform.

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Denvr signs two defence deals to deepen sovereign AI push in Canada

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 04:00

Calgary company teams up with Dominion Dynamics on drone simulation and Sapper on intelligence and cyber defence.

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OpenText employees report job cuts tied to apparent restructuring

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 13:34

Cuts come as former IBM Americas president Ayman Antoun prepares to take over as CEO.

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MaRS Impact Health returns to showcase Canada’s next big healthcare breakthroughs

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 13:00

Annual summit highlights Canada’s promising life science and healthtech startups on April 23.

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Cohere teams up with Swedish defence firm Saab on AI for surveillance jets

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 12:22

Agreement marks the latest step in Cohere’s push to integrate its AI into defence technology.

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Spark Microsystems secures additional $17 million in Series B funding

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 07:00

Montréal chip firm aims to enable next-gen, short-range wireless communications.

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UBC and InBC launch new fund to support university spinouts

Mon, 03/23/2026 - 16:16

Private capital will add to $10-million contribtions from both UBC and InBC.

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Online legal database CanLII and AI startup Caseway settle copyright dispute

Mon, 03/23/2026 - 14:49

Settlement terms are confidential but both parties say they will move forward independently.

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Calgary’s new cleantech research centre gets $4.25-million boost from federal government

Mon, 03/23/2026 - 14:33

CFI investment will help CeFar improve low-carbon tech like batteries and fuel cells.

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BKR Capital secures initial $20 million for second Black Innovation Fund

Mon, 03/23/2026 - 13:42

Firm aims to address growing VC funding gap for Black founders in Canada.

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Hopper’s biggest customer is bringing its travel platform in-house

Mon, 03/23/2026 - 06:00

Capital One takes over operations of Capital One Travel, reportedly bringing on many Hopper staff.

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Canada’s moment to build is now

Mon, 03/23/2026 - 05:00

Plus: Another Turing Award win for Canada.

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Ecolab to acquire CoolIT Systems for $4.75 billion USD

Fri, 03/20/2026 - 16:20

Acquisition of Calgary cooling systems manufacturer will be finalized in third quarter of 2026.

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Canadian companies make their case at Nvidia’s GTC conference

Fri, 03/20/2026 - 15:39

Cohere, Telus, and others showcase how they're building with Nvidia’s dominant AI infrastructure.

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Xanadu set to go public as SPAC deal clears shareholder vote

Fri, 03/20/2026 - 11:19

Quantum firm will be first Canadian tech company to list on TSX since 2021.

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Defence and housing take centre stage at N3 Summit

Fri, 03/20/2026 - 10:58

Flagship advanced manufacturing summit will bring together leaders across defence, housing, AI, and robotics.

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