North Vector Dynamics wins $4.2M National Defence contract for hypersonic propulsion

North Vector Dynamics wins $4.2M National Defence contract for hypersonic propulsion

A Calgary-based defence tech startup has secured a four-year, $4.2-million contract from Canada’s defence department, coinciding with increased federal military spending. North Vector Dynamics, founded…

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Norrsken Evolve Unveils €57M Fund to Support "Impact Tech"

Norrsken Evolve Unveils €57M Fund to Support “Impact Tech”

Norrsken Foundation has introduced Norrsken Evolve, a new €57 million pre-seed fund designed to support startups at the crossroads of impact, resilience, and scalability. The…

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YSpace is transforming Toronto and York Region into a launchpad for Hong Kong startups.

YSpace is transforming Toronto and York Region into a launchpad for Hong Kong startups.

Hong Kong, with over 9,000 high-rise buildings, is among the most densely constructed cities globally. For Tony Ip, a Canadian entrepreneur and Co-Founder of RaSpect,…

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Glasgow's Silver Lion Innovations, Seluna, and Smplicare Secure €1.1 Million in Early-Stage Funding for HealthTech Advancements

Glasgow’s Silver Lion Innovations, Seluna, and Smplicare Secure €1.1 Million in Early-Stage Funding for HealthTech Advancements

Three female-led HealthTech startups in Glasgow—Silver Lion Innovations, Seluna, and Smplicare—have secured over €1.1 million in early-stage funding, accelerating the delivery of their innovative healthcare…

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PEI BioAlliance names Lauren Ledwell, Sandpiper Ventures principal, as CEO

PEI BioAlliance names Lauren Ledwell, Sandpiper Ventures principal, as CEO

Charlottetown-based bioscience organization PEI BioAlliance has announced the appointment of Lauren Ledwell as its new CEO, following the retirement of founder Rory Francis who led…

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Co.Labs’ XiR Program Transforms Mentorship into $100 Million Momentum

Co.Labs’ XiR Program Transforms Mentorship into $100 Million Momentum

When Nick Gray initially collaborated with the soil remediation startup LiORA through Co.Labs’ X in Residence (XiR) program last spring, he intended to provide strategic…

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Is Canada's Productivity Savior an Illusion?

Is Canada’s Productivity Savior an Illusion?

Last February, discussions centered on AI’s potential to be Canada’s productivity savior. However, a new report might temper the AI excitement. Recent StatCan data indicates…

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Ontario Boosts Forest-Based Innovation Accelerator CRIBE with $5 Million Investment

Ontario Boosts Forest-Based Innovation Accelerator CRIBE with $5 Million Investment

The Government of Ontario has allocated an additional $5 million to the Centre for Research and Innovation in the Bioeconomy (CRIBE), a Thunder Bay-based forest…

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