MaRS and U of T search for new partner after Johnson & Johnson withdraws JLabs Toronto support

MaRS and U of T search for new partner after Johnson & Johnson withdraws JLabs Toronto support

Pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson is ending its support for the JLabs innovation laboratory in Toronto by the year’s end, prompting MaRS Discovery District and…

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Cyprus: Emerging Mediterranean Tech and Innovation Hub

Cyprus: Emerging Mediterranean Tech and Innovation Hub

Cyprus has swiftly developed into a dynamic and rapidly expanding tech hub, driven by strategic investments, robust government backing, and a flourishing startup community. The…

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AGAZ Summit: The Launchpad for Canadian Founders Seeking Global Reach

AGAZ Summit: The Launchpad for Canadian Founders Seeking Global Reach

What is needed for Canadian startups to thrive in the world’s fastest-growing markets? On September 23, AGAZ Summit 2025 at the Mississauga Convention Centre will…

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BDC Allocates an Additional $200 Million to Startups Innovating Technology for Traditional Industries

BDC Allocates an Additional $200 Million to Startups Innovating Technology for Traditional Industries

The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is committing an additional $200 million CAD to support early-stage Canadian startups working on transformative technologies for traditional…

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Sovra Names Tom Spengler as New CEO, Divests "Non-Core Businesses" to Focus on Government Tech

Sovra Names Tom Spengler as New CEO, Divests “Non-Core Businesses” to Focus on Government Tech

Montréal-based public sector procurement platform Sovra, formerly known as MDF Commerce, has introduced a new CEO, acquired Calgary-based software startup Ontopical, and divested six “non-core”…

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Federal Government Signs New Agreement with Cohere to Explore AI Applications in Government Services

Federal Government Signs New Agreement with Cohere to Explore AI Applications in Government Services

Toronto-based AI firm Cohere has entered a new, non-binding agreement with the Canadian government to use its technology to “transform” public sector operations. The memorandum…

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Senate Investigation Reveals Allegations of Abuse in ICE Detention

Senate Investigation Reveals Allegations of Abuse in ICE Detention

A U.S. Senate investigation has uncovered over 500 credible reports of human rights abuses in U.S. immigration detention since January, highlighting troubling mistreatment of pregnant…

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Queer Tech Founders Consider Moving to Canada Amid US DEI Rollback

Queer Tech Founders Consider Moving to Canada Amid US DEI Rollback

Mary Richardson felt overjoyed when her 2SLGBTQIA+-focused dating app, Bindr, received recognition at Montréal’s Startupfest in 2024. The event helped her connect with Vancouver’s Bradley…

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