Rogers and RBC commit $16M to Cybersecure Catalyst
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Rogers and RBC commit $16M to Cybersecure Catalyst

Catalyst claims more than 7,000 people and 500 businesses have participated in its cybersecurity programs over the past five years. The Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst…

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Syzl crowned PITCH winner at Collision 2023 as other startups win cash prizes from The DMZ

The DMZ awarded $65,000 to startups at its Insiders Event prior to Collision’s start. More than 1400 startups attended Collision this year, and a…

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Canadian startup news of the week (5/7/23)

Plus: Canadian Q1 VC investment falls 82 percent from last year. Welcome to BetaKit’s startup stories of the week! Here, you will find the…

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The DMZ awards $35,000 to Black-led startups Blue Guardian, Gia Health, Scooli

The DMZ downsized its prize money after handing out $50,000 last year. The DMZ, the startup incubator housed at Toronto Metropolitan University, has awarded…

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DMZ Demo Day event to hand out $300,000 in prizes for startups
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DMZ Demo Day event to hand out $300,000 in prizes for startups

Entrepreneurs will get to pitch and network with hand-picked global investors. The DMZ has announced its inaugural Demo Day, being held at Toronto Metropolitan…

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Firehood hands out $100,000 in prizes as the DMZ, CVCA announce women of year awards
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Firehood hands out $100,000 in prizes as the DMZ, CVCA announce women of year awards

Apricotton, Areto Labs, PragmaClin secure $100,000 in total prize money from pitch competition. The DMZ and the Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association…

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DMZ reopens New York City office as it continues international expansion

Executive director: “We’re eager to keep growing the DMZ’s international presence.” The DMZ is reopening a New York City office after being forced to…

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The DMZ, GroundBreak Ventures launch new proptech incubator program

Participating startups will receive $25,000 and 60 hours of mentorship. The DMZ has partnered with Toronto-based venture capital firm GroundBreak Ventures to launch a…

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