Startups

Reading time: 6 minutes. According to a recent report card, Canada’s most Western province is also the cleanest. Over 98% of British Columbia’s energy comes from clean or renewable sources. This not only makes it the cleanest jurisdiction in Western North America, but it also makes BC a hub for clean innovation! The province is the … Read more

Reading time: 6 minutes. SaaS North is Canada’s largest in-person event for B2B enterprises. Hosted annually in Ottawa, this year’s event is being hosted at the Shaw Centre on November 15 and 16, 2023. SaaS North is designed to bring together fast-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) companies. It features a host of opportunities for founders … Read more

Reading time: 7 minutes. Ottawa is home to both Canada’s political headquarters and the second-largest concentration of scientists and engineers in North America. Combined with its wealth of tech talent and highly educated population, it’s no surprise that Ottawa’s startup ecosystem makes it into Canada’s top 5. With over 60% of the population holding post-secondary credentials, … Read more

Reading time: 6 minutes. Montreal has long been a hub of startup activity. From cleantech to healthcare innovators, the city’s startup environment plays host to some of Canada’s top innovators. No surprise since Montreal sits at a nexus of world-class universities, foodie hangouts, and cultural traditions. The city ranks #9 on Time Out magazine’s list of … Read more

Reading time: 7 minutes. Collision Conference has brought together Fortune 500 Companies and promising startups since 2014. When Irish entrepreneur Paddy Cosgrove brought the conference to Toronto five years later, it soon earned a reputation as North America’s fastest-growing hub for tech. This year’s lineup features speakers from ‘Godfather of AI’ Geoffrey Hinton to Canada’s Minister … Read more

Reading time: 6 minutes. Vancouver has an abundance of talent in tech. Thanks to the mild climate, tempting array of options for foodies, and top-tier education, the city has attracted its share of startups and founders alike. In fact, Vancouver held the title of most startups per capita in 2017. Although Toronto/Waterloo has since regained its place atop … Read more

Reading time: 6 minutes. The fintech industry has seen its share of growth in recent years. Despite a tumultuous global economy, investor interest in the space has remained steady. Global fintech funding reached $75B in 2022, and a report by KPMG suggests Canadian fintech investors remain optimistic about the future.  This is no surprise. At its … Read more

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