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Shopify merchants can now sell products through AI chatbots

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 1 place · 12/10/2025 13:48 EDT

Update announced in Shopify Editions newsletter that contained over 150 product updates. Read more ›

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SDTC funding flowing again with applications for projects under NRC IRAP to open “early” fiscal 2025–2026

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 03/03/2025 17:41 EDT

Transition of SDTC cleantech projects to NRC IRAP replacement program to conclude this spring. Read more ›

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Canada wants a whole-of-society approach to cybersecurity

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 03/03/2025 09:47 EDT

Plus: a Canadian VC calls it quits, Shopify cozies up to US with new SEC filings. Read more ›

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Rejecting the rejection of DEIA with AccessNow’s Maayan Ziv

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Douglas Soltys @ BetaKit 3 place · 03/02/2025 19:00 EDT

AccessNow's CEO shares her response to governments, corporations, and fellow tech leaders sending the message that inclusion is optional. Read more ›

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Temu and the Oscars buy Canadian, Sam Bankman-Fried weighs in on DOGE

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit 1 place · 02/28/2025 16:54 EDT

Test your knowledge of Canadian tech news with The BetaKit Quiz for Feb. 28, 2025. Read more ›

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Startupfest doubles down on diversity commitment, announces return of HardtechFest and OceanFest

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit 1 place · 02/28/2025 15:03 EDT

Montréal-based tech conference offering 90-percent ticket discounts for women and diverse founders. Read more ›

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FinTech VC Holt Xchange turns to FrontFundr’s equity crowdfunding platform to raise capital

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit 3 place · 02/28/2025 14:55 EDT

The move comes amid challenging VC fundraising market conditions. Read more ›

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Shopify’s latest SEC filings show potential to become US-domiciled, TD analyst warns

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 1 place · 02/28/2025 13:17 EDT

Canada’s largest tech company names New York executive office in new 10-K filing. Read more ›

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Sanctuary AI, Nexera, and Novarc make deals and developments in busy week for Vancouver robotics companies

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 02/27/2025 15:56 EDT

Nexara nabs funding from BDC, Novarc strikes a partnership, and Sanctuary AI’s robots get touchy. Read more ›

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TandemLaunch closes $37-million Fund IV to create and back deep tech startups

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 02/27/2025 15:49 EDT

Through VCCI, feds support the firm's plans to launch new Montréal companies. Read more ›

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Rewind inks data protection partnership with workflow software giant Monday.com

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 1 place · 02/27/2025 13:59 EDT

Partnership could mark turning point for Ottawa company that saw momentum slow during 2023 downturn. Read more ›

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Former EventMobi, Voiceflow leaders secure $2 million CAD to tackle retail merchandising with Merchkit

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 02/27/2025 06:00 EDT

Startup aims to help retailers cut product launch timelines and operational costs using AI. Read more ›

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Avitia launches AI-powered cancer diagnostics platform with assets from defunct Imagia Conexia

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit · 02/27/2025 05:00 EDT

CEO James Lumsdaine secures $5 million seed round from firm where he is also a partner. Read more ›

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Paperplane Therapeutics raises $1.5 million to ease anxious patients with VR gaming

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 2 place · 02/26/2025 17:55 EDT

Funding to help company expand its reach across North America and Europe. Read more ›

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Promise Robotics opens second factory to help increase Canadian housing supply

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Jon Fingas @ BetaKit · 02/26/2025 15:35 EDT

Calgary plant for home builder robots expected to start production this summer. Read more ›

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Vault rebrands to Venn following $21.5 million Series A round

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 02/26/2025 12:35 EDT

Founded as a multi-currency account, Venn looks to broaden its financial management solutions and sales staff. Read more ›

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Opal announces $1.5 million USD to build “the operating system for ad agencies”

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 02/26/2025 06:00 EDT

FinTech startup’s backers include Exit North Ventures and Bench co-founder Ian Crosby. Read more ›

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Prosus to acquire SkipTheDishes parent company JustEat Takeaway in $6.2-billion deal

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 02/25/2025 17:04 EDT

Prosus to take JustEat Takeaway private and plans to maintain its key brands. Read more ›

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Non-profit organizations receive nearly $40 million as part of latest AI-focused CanCode program

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 02/25/2025 14:29 EDT

Federal funding aims to teach skills like coding, data analytics, and digital content development to 1.5 million students. Read more ›

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Temu opens marketplace to Canadian vendors as ‘buy Canadian’ push picks up

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit · 02/25/2025 13:49 EDT

Eligible Canadian businesses can now sell products to Canadian consumers directly on Temu. Read more ›

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Using AI, University of Toronto team claims development of strongest nanomaterial yet

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Jon Fingas @ BetaKit · 02/25/2025 13:37 EDT

Team claims the nanomaterial can support over a million times its mass. Read more ›

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