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Making AI work beyond the lab

Tue, 05/13/2025 - 07:00

Researchers at Vector Institute are turning AI breakthroughs into real-world solutions.

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University of Waterloo-backed Velocity Fund II holds $14-million initial close

Tue, 05/13/2025 - 06:00

First VC fund backed by Canadian university endowment has deployed into five startups so far.

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Shopify stocks surge after company says it will join Nasdaq 100 index

Mon, 05/12/2025 - 17:47

The e-commerce giant will become a reference point for investors.

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Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund’s new Express stream invests $3.5 million of fast funds across 23 companies

Mon, 05/12/2025 - 17:05

ZayZoon, Carbon Upcycling, CoolIT Systems plan to hire and train personnel with capital injection.

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Biotech Intrepid Labs exits stealth with funding from Radical Ventures and Avant Bio

Mon, 05/12/2025 - 14:23

University of Toronto spinout looks to fast-track drug formulation with machine learning and robotics.

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Canadian FinTech leaders “cautiously optimistic” about open banking, payments modernization under Mark Carney

Mon, 05/12/2025 - 13:53

Jaded from years of waiting, FinTech players hope Carney’s UK track record translates into domestic policy action.

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Imperial Oil donates $37-million lab to SAIT for energy research

Mon, 05/12/2025 - 07:00

Gift to Alberta college plans to help advance applied research while connecting students with experts.

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Rethinking the relationship between government and entrepreneur support organizations

Mon, 05/12/2025 - 06:05

MAIN executive director warns of “building an entire ecosystem singularly dependent on government funding.”

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A guide to how Canadian tech is rising to meet the wildfire threat

Mon, 05/12/2025 - 06:00

Wildfire explores Canadian wildfire response powered by tech, traditional knowledge, and the pressure to act.

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Will AI agents replace SaaS before SaaS replaces employees with AI?

Mon, 05/12/2025 - 05:00

Plus: How Canadian tech is rising to meet the wildfire threat.

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Half of the internet is bots and they’re feeding you lies

Sun, 05/11/2025 - 19:00

AI-powered misinformation is taking over the internet. Calgary-based Koat.ai is tracking it in real time.

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Healthtech leaders behind AlayaCare and Mimosa say Canadian procurement lacks transparency and risk appetite

Fri, 05/09/2025 - 16:30

Canadian tech lobbying group CCI argues Canada faces a wide breadth of procurement issues.

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Ontario invests $56 million to power “homegrown” automotive and mobility companies amid trade war

Fri, 05/09/2025 - 14:47

Provincial government wants domestic companies to play global roles in electric and autonomous vehicles.

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OpenAI’s U-turn, XPrize’s Canadian hub, and Vancouver isn’t so Bitcoin-friendly

Fri, 05/09/2025 - 14:32

Test your knowledge of Canadian tech news with The BetaKit Quiz for May 9, 2025.

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Anges Québec looks to expedite early-stage rounds with co-investment angel fund

Fri, 05/09/2025 - 14:04

Elevia Fund plans to deploy between $1 million to $3 million every year across eight to 10 startups.

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Age-Well partners with Ikea, U of T to launch studio for testing tech for seniors

Fri, 05/09/2025 - 07:00

Startups, researchers, and investors plan to work together on tech for at-home aging.

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