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 has swiftly developed into a dynamic and rapidly expanding tech hub, driven by strategic investments, robust government backing, and a flourishing startup community. The…
View More Cyprus: Emerging Mediterranean Tech and Innovation HubAGAZ 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…
View More AGAZ Summit: The Launchpad for Canadian Founders Seeking Global ReachBDC 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…
View More BDC Allocates an Additional $200 Million to Startups Innovating Technology for Traditional IndustriesRights Group Reports DR Congo Rebels Killed 140 Civilians Amid Peace Process
Human Rights Watch reported that M23 rebels killed at least 140 people in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo last month, marking one of the group’s…
View More Rights Group Reports DR Congo Rebels Killed 140 Civilians Amid Peace ProcessSovra 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”…
View More Sovra Names Tom Spengler as New CEO, Divests “Non-Core Businesses” to Focus on Government TechFederal 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…
View More Federal Government Signs New Agreement with Cohere to Explore AI Applications in Government ServicesSenate 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…
View More Senate Investigation Reveals Allegations of Abuse in ICE DetentionQueer 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…
View More Queer Tech Founders Consider Moving to Canada Amid US DEI RollbackGoogle’s AI Search Could Advise Contacting a Scammer
AI technology has rapidly become part of daily life, but it’s not flawless. It might seem like generative AI is omniscient, but it can make…
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