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BetaKit Most Ambitious returns on May 25

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BetaKit @ BetaKit · 03/10/2026 10:16 EDT

Marquee annual issue to spotlight innovators strengthening Canada’s autonomy, security, and prosperity. Read more ›

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Google for Startups Accelerator reveals 14 “AI-driven” Canadian cohort

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 03/10/2026 06:00 EDT

Class of 2026 marks the first time 10-week program has hosted a startup from Sudbury. Read more ›

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OSFI’s Fast Track framework is a wake-up call for Canadian banks

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Trevor Nichols @ BetaKit · 03/09/2026 14:24 EDT

Former Peoples Group CEO says FinTechs and challenger banks now have a clearer path forward. Read more ›

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Ottawa gives NRC $900 million for drone innovation hub and defence-focused IRAP stream

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 03/09/2026 12:50 EDT

Commitment comes through $6.6-billion Defence Industrial Strategy. Read more ›

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Janet Bannister’s Staircase Ventures closes $50-million second fund

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 03/09/2026 11:36 EDT

BDC Capital, University of Alberta, InBC join early-stage Toronto VC firm’s LP base. Read more ›

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The compound impact of AI on the labour market

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit · 03/09/2026 05:00 EDT

Plus: Wealthsimple’s new first, Dominion Dynamics’ new wingman. Read more ›

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Dominion Dynamics says it will invest $50 million to build a “sovereign autonomous wingman”

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 1 place · 03/06/2026 15:35 EDT

Uncrewed aircraft will be designed to fly alongside crewed fighters. Read more ›

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How Gaiia used its R&D to help finance a pivot from services to software

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit 2 place · 03/06/2026 14:06 EDT

Gaiia leaned on Boast to manage SR&ED and Québec’s CDAE credits after its pivot from ISP to SaaS startup. Read more ›

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UniUni raises $85 million USD as it scales gig-powered delivery across North America

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 3 place · 03/06/2026 12:52 EDT

Beijing-based PE firm leads $30-million equity round, with RBC providing $55-million credit facility. Read more ›

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Alberta’s technology minister continues data centre courtship at Digital Innovation Forum

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Trevor Nichols @ BetaKit · 03/06/2026 12:06 EDT

Nate Glubish pitches province's energy, low taxes, and cool climate. Read more ›

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Svante buys Alberta’s Carbon Alpha Corp.

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Jesse Cole @ BetaKit · 03/06/2026 06:00 EDT

Deal includes Carbon Alpha’s North Star carbon capture project in Meadow Lake. Read more ›

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OpenAI sets new safety standards following Solomon meeting and pressure over Tumbler Ridge response

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 03/05/2026 15:28 EDT

After meeting with Sam Altman, Canada’s AI minister says OpenAI is taking “immediate actions.” Read more ›

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Ssense cut more than 200 jobs days after founders won bid to buy back company

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Trevor Nichols @ BetaKit · 03/05/2026 15:00 EDT

Layoffs follow a Québec court decision that blocked lenders push for an asset sale. Read more ›

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CVCA and NACO offer competing visions for feds’ $750-million venture envelope

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit 3 place · 03/05/2026 06:00 EDT

NACO points to early-stage gaps, while CVCA wants capital committed to growth. Read more ›

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Blackline Safety pairs connected gas detection with K9 leak hunting

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Jesse Cole @ BetaKit · 03/04/2026 17:57 EDT

Harness-mounted G6 devices log GPS-tagged readings to validate detections along pipelines. Read more ›

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Syantra’s breast cancer blood test isn’t looking for cancer at all

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Jesse Cole @ BetaKit 3 place · 03/04/2026 13:40 EDT

Calgary startup plans a summer launch for Onco-ID, a breast cancer test built around immune signals. Read more ›

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Kraken dives deeper into defence with $615-million Covelya Group acquisition

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 03/04/2026 13:30 EDT

Acquisition would create a larger subsea player spanning defence and commercial markets. Read more ›

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What’s powering the algorithm that gets you a good night’s sleep?

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Jacqueline Loganathan @ BetaKit · 03/04/2026 10:07 EDT

How NovaResp is using student talent and AI to improve sleep apnea therapy. Read more ›

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On track to hit $100-million USD ARR, Spellbook partners with Canadian Bar Association

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit · 03/04/2026 06:00 EDT

Legaltech startup signs exclusive deal to provide CBA with AI-powered contract drafting and review. Read more ›

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Landing Zones Canada’s AI-enhanced drones get upgrade with $1.1-million investment

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Jesse Cole @ BetaKit · 03/03/2026 15:29 EDT

PrairiesCan funding will help Medicine Hat company enhance its autonomous high-altitude drones. Read more ›

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