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This article was originally published by Bryan Borzykowski on MaRS Discovery District (marsdd.com). Read the original article here. Deals are still within reach for startups with a compelling pitch and solid fundamentals This month, Natalie Duncan (pictured) faces the biggest test in her young entrepreneurial career. The co-founder of Bug Mars, a Toronto-based company that’s […]
This media release was originally published by SWTCH Energy on Business Wire, on January 23, 2023. SWTCH Energy, an electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions provider for multi-tenant properties across North America, today announced its partnership with Bectrol, a Québec-based integrator of EV chargers and provider of industrial automation, distribution and manufacturing of control panels. This […]
This article was first published by Jesse Dorey on Brighter World – McMaster University, January 23, 2023. Read the original article. An elderly person who needs a few extra seconds to cross the street. A recent newcomer who needs help navigating an unfamiliar city. A person with a disability using public transit. Each of these individuals faces […]
Jan-2023
iF innovator, Able Innovations, is among the eight GTA businesses that received funding for business development and growth. This media release was originally published by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) on January 10, 2023. FedDev Ontario investment to help eight GTA businesses scale-up and create over 230 jobs January 10, […]
Jan-2023
Co-op lets students pursue their entrepreneurial passions This article was originally published by Angelica Marie Sanchez for the University of Waterloo on January 9, 2023. Like many students who choose the University of Waterloo, Madison McBay was attracted by its co-op program. The two-years of meaningful work experience students gain through the program helps prepare […]
This media release was originally shared by Triumvira Immunologics on PR Newswire and BioSpace on January 5, 2023 AUSTIN, Texas and HAMILTON, ON and SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Triumvira Immunologics, a clinical-stage company developing novel, targeted autologous and allogeneic T cell therapeutics that co-opt the natural biology of T cells to treat patients with solid tumors, today announced […]
Hamilton-based iF innovator Ackroo has finalized the acquisition of Simpliconnect for a total consideration of $2 million USD. The payment solutions startup absorbs 60 clients in 350 locations in the process. This article was originally published by Michael Edgar for Betakit on January 4, 2023. Hamilton-based marketing, payment, and point-of-sale (POS) solutions company Ackroo has finalized […]
Dec-2022
This post was originally published by Jillian Follert on DurhamRegion.com, December 8, 2022. Face IT driver assistance system uses facial gestures to activate vehicle features Thanks to an Oshawa-based tech startup, people with disabilities could soon be able to operate their vehicle’s turn signals or wipers with facial gestures such as a simple wink. Shanjay […]
This article was originally published by Karen Fischer for Business Insider on November 29, 2022 In May, southern Ontario was hit by the sixth costliest storm in Canadian history. Nearly a million utility customers lost power, and weeks later, some rural residents in the region still couldn’t turn their lights on. “Remote areas suffer quite […]
Healthcare is important and we all depend on it. Governments want an efficient system that operates at a low cost. Healthcare practitioners want to provide the best level of service possible while minimizing clinician burnout. Patients want access to quality care whenever they or a loved one needs it. In recent years, as organizations and […]
