Contractor-turned-founder David Peters raises $2 million for automated attendance-tracking app.

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Minister Evan Solomon sits down with C100 Executive Director Michael Buhr to discuss the country’s future in AI.

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Retail tech firm admits no liability for allegations of overstating performance metrics.

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After community feedback, revamped awards use new innovation hub to refocus on founders.

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Regional Defence Investment Initiative will be deployed by Canada’s regional development agencies.

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Charlottetown startup raises $1.25 million to help complex manufacturers understand and control their business.

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Saint-Martin will join the Montréal firm at the end of March as it raises its second fund.

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Canadian AgTech company just closed a $10-million funding round.

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Montréal music buyer uses AI analytics to bet on long-term indie music success.

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Conexus Venture Capital’s first fund made 17 investments in Prairies-based startups.

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Deal comes at the end of a “difficult year” for EQB.

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Innovate BC has allocated $2.5 million to projects submitted by Dec. 21.

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Google and U of T are each providing $10 million to support the position.

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With insurance payouts from wildfires, floods, and storms on the rise, Definity sees room to help prevent them.

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Alexi denies misusing Fastcase data to build a competing platform.

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Jan Pilbauer tapped as new Canadian CEO as British neobank evaluates market return.

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Community network encourages intentional commerce on Black Friday and year-round.

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LeLamp creator is betting expression and emotion matter more than arms and legs.

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