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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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Montréal-founded FightCamp launches Peloton-style boxing lessons in Canada

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 2 place · 11/26/2024 14:27 EDT

At-home boxing platform designed by Montréal Founder Institute graduate Khalil Zahar. Read more ›

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FightCamp’s Canadian launch brings Peloton-style boxing lessons to founder’s home country

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 11/26/2024 14:27 EDT

At-home boxing platform designed by Montréal Founder Institute graduate Khalil Zahar. Read more ›

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Practice Better looks to opportunistic growth with $18-million CAD credit facility from CIBC

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit · 11/26/2024 09:00 EDT

After honing its AI tools and payments offering, the startup is seeking new ways to help practitioners grow. Read more ›

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Interest rate cuts haven’t helped Canadian small business—yet

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit · 11/26/2024 07:00 EDT

Canadian small business sales lag behind US counterparts. Read more ›

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Québec International to bring Finnish networking conference Slush’D to Québec City

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit · 11/25/2024 17:09 EDT

Québec City will host first North American edition of founder-forward event in May 2025. Read more ›

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Manzil launches Halal wealth management solution following acquisition of Canadian Islamic Wealth

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit 1 place · 11/25/2024 16:29 EDT

CEO sees M&A as “critical” for the long-term viability of the Islamic finance industry. Read more ›

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Boosted.ai raises $20.9 million CAD to grow AI investment manager platform

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 11/25/2024 08:00 EDT

New tool Alfa is “essentially an AI coworker that users can train to think like them.” Read more ›

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Dentists helping dentists: Clinician-founded OraQ secures $2.6 million to help assess patient risk with AI

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 11/25/2024 06:00 EDT

Losing his Calgary dental practice to 2013 flood turned OraQ’s CEO into an entrepreneur. Read more ›

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We need to talk about startup failure

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Douglas Soltys @ BetaKit · 11/25/2024 05:00 EDT

Plus: Alberta Innovates the second provincial innovation to face a cyberattack this year. Read more ›

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The story of Sampler (live at SAAS NORTH 2024)

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Douglas Soltys @ BetaKit · 11/24/2024 18:55 EDT

“I’m using failure with intent today, because I don’t want to be ashamed of saying failure." Read more ›

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Why Sampler failed, according to its founder

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 1 place · 11/23/2024 16:08 EDT

Marie Chevrier Schwartz explains how her company lost product-market fit after a decade in business. Read more ›

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Iconiq reportedly buyer of $100-million worth of Wealthsimple employee shares

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit 2 place · 11/22/2024 18:16 EDT

Wealthsimple confirms secondary deal values Toronto FinTech firm at $5 billion. Read more ›

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FDA clears drug for rare and deadly GI cancer developed by Canadian firm Zymeworks

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit 2 place · 11/22/2024 15:07 EDT

Co-founder of Zymeworks calls approval “the dream that many said was not possible.” Read more ›

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The Reporting Hub, Moovez, and ResVR stand out among Calgary’s startups at Launch Party 2024

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 3 place · 11/22/2024 14:20 EDT

Launch Party’s alumni, audience, and Alberta innovation minister Nate Glubish selected award recipients. Read more ›

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Neuralink in Canada, Champagne in the Valley

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit · 11/22/2024 13:29 EDT

Test your knowledge of Canadian tech news with The BetaKit Quiz for Nov. 22, 2024. Read more ›

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DémultiplIA will connect AI startups with academic research (for a price)

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit · 11/22/2024 12:41 EDT

Participation in the Québec-backed program will cost startups $105,000 over three years. Read more ›

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AI skills are becoming non-negotiable. Here’s how job seekers can stay ahead in #CDNtech

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit · 11/22/2024 06:00 EDT

Plus: Five Canadian organizations hiring tech roles today. Read more ›

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Following Québec launch, NotaryPro brings online, in-store notarization services to Staples Canada

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit · 11/21/2024 16:31 EDT

Startup claims it can provide document notarization in just seven minutes. Read more ›

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BDC hopes to reverse trend of declining Canadian entrepreneurship through Community Banking initiative

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 11/21/2024 16:10 EDT

BDC will back local lending partners with co-lending, indirect lending, loan guarantees, and advisory services. Read more ›

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Leaders from ZayZoon, Verano.AI, Toast recognized at 2024 Start Alberta Tech Awards

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit · 11/21/2024 14:12 EDT

ZayZoon named scaleup of the year, while Verano.AI scoops up One to Watch and Most Promising Founder awards. Read more ›

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