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Former defence minister Harjit Sajjan’s new startup lays groundwork for public listing

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 1 place · 05/01/2026 14:46 EDT

Juno Industries has secured $12 million in commitments to list on TSVX in reverse takeover deal. Read more ›

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At Elevate, founders call out barriers holding back Canadian healthtech

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 10/09/2025 16:55 EDT

Entrepreneurs say slow policy and weak procurement limit Canadians' access to aging and fertility tech. Read more ›

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Deep Sky aims to build one of the world’s largest carbon capture facilities in Manitoba

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 10/09/2025 15:56 EDT

Province has "ideal geology" for $500-million facility's carbon storage. Read more ›

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Spellbook raises $50 million USD Series B led by Khosla Ventures

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 10/09/2025 13:15 EDT

St. John’s-founded legaltech company hits $350 million USD valuation. Read more ›

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Ex-Cohere execs Sara Hooker and Sudip Roy unveil new AI startup

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit · 10/09/2025 06:00 EDT

Adaption Labs will focus on novel approaches to efficient AI. Read more ›

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“Stay tuned”: OpenAI teases Canadian office

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit 1 place · 10/08/2025 18:01 EDT

ChatGPT maker cites Canadian AI talent, capacity, and capital as advantages in global expansion. Read more ›

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Canadian cloud providers unite to launch sovereign cloud offering for government

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 10/08/2025 16:28 EDT

ThinkOn, Hypertec Group, Aptum, and eStruxture team up to keep data under Canadian control. Read more ›

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EQ Bank unveils new account for Canadian small businesses

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 10/08/2025 14:56 EDT

Digital challenger bank offers small business owners high-interest account with no monthly fees. Read more ›

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Québec’s Mila exploring venture fund to commercialize AI research

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit · 10/08/2025 13:05 EDT

Circle K Ventures managing partner will lead fund strategy as corporate VC fund winds down. Read more ›

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Mark Cuban-backed TransCrypts closes $20-million CAD seed round

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 10/08/2025 12:36 EDT

Canadian-founded startup placing “significant focus” on hiring for its new Toronto office. Read more ›

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AI takes centre stage on Elevate’s opening night

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit 2 place · 10/08/2025 11:22 EDT

From job loss to mental health, innovation leaders unpack the human impact of AI. Read more ›

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Former Dye & Durham leaders resurface with $100-million SPAC targeting Canadian tech

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 10/08/2025 08:00 EDT

MAK Acquisitions eyes technology businesses that provide “critical solutions in niche markets.” Read more ›

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Inside the tech incubator putting Brampton on Canada’s startup map

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit · 10/08/2025 07:00 EDT

BVZ’s renewed five-year deal is giving early-stage founders a launchpad in Brampton. Read more ›

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PhenoTips raises $2 million to expand “genomic health record” platform’s global reach

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 10/08/2025 06:00 EDT

Startup will expand in Canada and the UK while laying groundwork in the US, Europe, and Middle East. Read more ›

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Cyclic Materials the first Canadian company to crack MIT Technology Review’s climate tech list

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 10/07/2025 15:37 EDT

Annual list highlights “the most promising” companies tackling climate change on the planet. Read more ›

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Radical Ventures holds $650-million USD final close for new early-stage AI fund

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 10/07/2025 12:32 EDT

Fund backed by $75-million USD contribution from The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board. Read more ›

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Felix eyes preventative health market with new “longevity” testing program

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit · 10/07/2025 12:09 EDT

Canadian telehealth company expands beyond on-demand prescriptions for stigmatized conditions. Read more ›

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The Hinton Lectures return as AI’s safety cracks widen

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit · 10/07/2025 07:00 EDT

The lectures will probe what it takes to keep increasingly powerful models in check. Read more ›

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TransPod partners with Canadian steelmakers for 1,000-km/h Alberta rail project

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 10/07/2025 06:00 EDT

Algoma Steel and Supreme Steel will supply and build backbone for Calgary-to-Edmonton line with 45-minute travel time. Read more ›

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CDL Defence, Vimy Forge, and Calian Ventures launch programs to boost Canadian defence tech

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 10/06/2025 16:40 EDT

A wave of new accelerators aim to accelerate dual-use startups and strengthen sovereignty. Read more ›

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Inaugural Melamoon pitch competition awards $200,000 to Black founders

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit · 10/06/2025 15:10 EDT

Winners include a smart hard hat for construction workers, a comfort-food startup, and a skincare brand. Read more ›

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