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Future Summit 2025 to host leaders from NVIDIA, AWS Canada, Alberta government, and more

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit 1 place · 11/03/2025 07:00 EDT

A closer look at the sessions and power players shaping Future Summit’s inaugural gathering on Nov 18 to 20. Read more ›

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ACTO secures $23.5 million CAD as pandemic tailwinds increase demand for life sciences education

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Meagan Simpson @ BetaKit · 07/07/2022 05:59 EDT

AstraZeneca is one of ACTO’s biggest customers. Read more ›

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R|T: The Retail Times – Clutch, StockX, Weee! cut staff, WanderJaunt closes, Enjoy files for bankruptcy

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Michael Edgar @ BetaKit · 07/07/2022 05:00 EDT

Plus: Tablz closes $3.2 million CAD to bring premium seating to the restaurant industry. Read more ›

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Haleo raises $5.2 million seed extension to expand virtual sleep clinic

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit · 07/06/2022 16:47 EDT

The Montréal startup wants to help workers with what keeps them up at night. Read more ›

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BC’s Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy funds eight projects for inaugural Open Call for Innovation

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit · 07/06/2022 15:30 EDT

Awarded projects range from energy storage systems to clean hydrogen. Read more ›

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Electric toothbrush startup Bruush files to go public on Nasdaq with $17.25 million IPO

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit · 07/06/2022 13:20 EDT

Bruush agreed to pay Kevin Hart a fresh $1.5 million to be a celebrity endorser. Read more ›

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7 Generation Capital secures $8 million from Siemens, Fonds de solidarité FTQ

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit 1 place · 07/06/2022 09:14 EDT

The Vancouver startup helps fleet operators transition to electric vehicles. Read more ›

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It’s never been more important to address diversity in AI

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Laura Gabor @ BetaKit 1 place · 07/06/2022 08:00 EDT

“We cannot push for innovation without considering representation.” Read more ›

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Why founders need to rethink how to scale alongside how to give back

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Fatima Zaidi @ BetaKit · 07/06/2022 06:01 EDT

Canadians are more likely to support businesses that are mission-driven. Read more ›

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A|I: The AI Times – Toronto wants to kill the smart city forever

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Michael Edgar @ BetaKit · 07/06/2022 05:00 EDT

Plus: Tesla is cutting about 200 Autopilot jobs. Read more ›

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BetaKit Live: How to use data to survive a downturn

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Raj Dhaliwal @ BetaKit · 07/05/2022 17:37 EDT

US and Canadian VCs crunch the numbers with Mozart Data on July 12. Read more ›

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Deloitte, EY purchasing Canadian tech consulting firms

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit · 07/05/2022 16:03 EDT

Both firms acquired companies based in British Columbia. Read more ›

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Andre De Grasse, Michele Romanow, George Sully added as Elevate Festival speakers

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit · 07/05/2022 13:08 EDT

BetaKit will once again program Elevate’s AI and Money stages. Read more ›

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Fluence acquires SaaS startup Sturnis365 to expand European presence

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Charles Mandel @ BetaKit 3 place · 07/05/2022 08:59 EDT

Fluence’s second acquisition in six months gives the startup an end-to-end accounting solution. Read more ›

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S|W: The SaaS Weekly – Byju’s, Tencent, ByteDance hit with layoffs

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Michael Edgar @ BetaKit · 07/05/2022 05:00 EDT

Plus: Avanade, Nautical Commerce, Twilio, Dealpath plot Canadian expansions. Read more ›

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Canadian tech entrepreneurs, investors call on support for workers affected by Roe v. Wade ruling

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit · 07/04/2022 17:21 EDT

“American people’s renewed struggle is a stark reminder to our community that we need to increase our efforts here at home.” Read more ›

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International IT firm Globant opens office in Toronto, plans to recruit 200 people

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit 3 place · 07/04/2022 16:10 EDT

Globant is looking to hire people with backgrounds in AI, gaming, blockchain. Read more ›

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TrackTik acquired by US security workforce management firm Trackforce

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit · 07/04/2022 13:33 EDT

The two companies consolidated to better track security operations. Read more ›

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Clear Blue Technologies secures up to $4 million from FedDev Ontario

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit · 07/04/2022 10:35 EDT

Clear Blue’s off-grid energy systems have been deployed in 37 countries. Read more ›

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Customer alleges Vena Solutions “falsely asserted” SOC report was independently audited

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 07/04/2022 06:02 EDT

Vena Solutions confirms an “issue relating to SOC reports.” Read more ›

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Willful’s Erin Bury shares how to prepare for parental leave as a founder

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Meagan Simpson @ BetaKit · 07/04/2022 06:01 EDT

The key is to provide confidence that the company will thrive while you’re away. Read more ›

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