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Canada won’t pursue national semiconductor strategy, AI minister says

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 1 place · 05/08/2026 13:41 EDT

Canada is the only G7 country without a standalone strategy. Industry groups are urging action. Read more ›

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S|W: The SaaS Weekly – Is Bill Gates still the real brains behind Microsoft?

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 3 place · 05/07/2024 05:00 EDT

Plus: 1Password’s new product looks to secure unmanaged devices. Read more ›

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The Growcer raises $3 million Series A backed by former Farm Boy Co-CEO Jeff York

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 05/06/2024 17:29 EDT

Growcer develops vertical farms in modular containers to help combat food insecurity in challenging climates. Read more ›

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Maia Farms secures $2.3 million as it looks to turn mushrooms into meat alternatives

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit · 05/06/2024 13:43 EDT

Startup recently won a space food challenge hosted by NASA and the Canadian Space Agency. Read more ›

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ACOA grants Springboard Atlantic $9.8 million to aid research commercialization

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 05/06/2024 13:22 EDT

Springboard’s 19 member institutions contributed an additional $5.2 million to the organization. Read more ›

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QueerTech report finds change is lagging for 2SLGBTQIA + tech workers in Canada

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit 3 place · 05/06/2024 09:00 EDT

Fewer than 40 percent of respondents feel that 2SLGBTQIA+ employees are “consistently treated with respect.” Read more ›

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Applications open for Innovate BC’s Ignite program to fund local R&D projects

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 05/06/2024 06:00 EDT

Grants of up to $300,000 are available to BC initiatives in cleantech, energy, mining, agriculture. Read more ›

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F|T: The FinTech Times – Jack Dorsey’s Block investigated by US federal prosecutors

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 05/06/2024 05:25 EDT

Plus: Binance CEO sentenced to four months. Read more ›

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Meet the economist calling for a culture shift in Canada’s innovation economy

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Bianca Bharti @ BetaKit · 05/06/2024 05:00 EDT

Plus: Shopify’s Tobi Lütke to headline BetaKit Town Hall. Read more ›

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How Simple Ventures plans to fill a gap in Canadian entrepreneurship 

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Douglas Soltys @ BetaKit 3 place · 05/05/2024 17:54 EDT

CEO Rachel Zimmer discusses the power of geographical arbitrage and the current impediments to Canadian entrepreneurship. Read more ›

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ITIF president wonders whether Canada has the “political will” to fix its productivity issues

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Bianca Bharti @ BetaKit 1 place · 05/03/2024 17:12 EDT

Rob Atkinson pines for a "killer instinct" while launching the Centre for Canadian Innovation and Competitiveness. Read more ›

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Potential Motors secures $2 million to commercialize terrain-perception software for off-road vehicles

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit 3 place · 05/03/2024 06:01 EDT

After years of R&D, Potential says it is ready to take its core tech to market. Read more ›

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AlterBiota closes $4-million seed round in mission to decarbonize concrete

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit 2 place · 05/03/2024 06:00 EDT

Invest Nova Scotia, BDC-backed AlterBiota has developed a sustainable concrete additive. Read more ›

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Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst and RBC launch FinSec incubator

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 1 place · 05/03/2024 06:00 EDT

Incubator aims to help emerging FinTech and cybersecurity startups achieve product-market fit. Read more ›

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H|T: The Healthtech Times – Recent hospital research undercuts AI’s timesaving promises

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 05/03/2024 04:59 EDT

Plus: Drug discovery startup from controversial ex-Stanford president raises $1B. Read more ›

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Netskrt Systems secures $10 million CAD in Series A financing to improve streaming speeds in “underserved” communities

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit · 05/02/2024 16:32 EDT

Yaletown Partners and InBC Investment Corp were among investors in the content-delivery network startup. Read more ›

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The Startup Train returns for its 10th year to kick off Startupfest 2024

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit 1 place · 05/02/2024 14:40 EDT

Chartered train offers a one-way, business-class journey from Toronto to Montréal. Read more ›

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1Password looks to help businesses secure unmanaged devices with a new offering

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 3 place · 05/02/2024 14:11 EDT

Extended Access Management stems from 1Password’s acquisition of Kolide in February. Read more ›

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Save da Sea closes seed financing, becomes the first investment of BDC’s Thrive Lab

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit 3 place · 05/02/2024 06:01 EDT

Startup is serving up plant-based alternatives to seafood. Read more ›

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South Korea’s neighbourhood buy-and-sell app Karrot hits one million Canadian users, builds Toronto engineering hub

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit 3 place · 05/02/2024 06:00 EDT

Karrot aims to expand North American presence with Ritual, GoodGood co-founder Robert Kim. Read more ›

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R|T: The Retail Times – Klarna joins growing BNPL trend, sunsets rewards program

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 05/02/2024 04:59 EDT

Plus: The Amazon union movement reaches Quebec. Read more ›

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