Report: Atlantic Canada 10th strongest blue economy startup ecosystem globally
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Report: Atlantic Canada 10th strongest blue economy startup ecosystem globally

Startup Genome has published its first “blue economy” report, naming four Canadian ecosystems to its list of the best 35 cities and regions for…

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Volta Economic Impact Awards 2022 winners
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Volta reveals winners of 2022 Ecosystem Impact Awards

The Awards recognize trailblazers in Atlantic Canada’s startup ecosystem. Halifax-based innovation hub Volta has unveiled the five winners of this year’s Ecosystem Impact Awards….

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The Women Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Fund calls for new projects in order to dole out $40 million

The WES Ecosystem Fund has invested $100 million in 52 projects. The Women Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Fund is taking proposals for another round of projects,…

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Canadian tech venture deal count continued to decline in Q1 2022, but total investment stayed high: CVCA
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Calgary only Canadian tech city not to drop in Startup Genome’s annual ecosystem report

Startup Blink report tells different story, with Canadian cities rising up through the ranks. Canadian cities – with the exception of Calgary – dropped…

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Emissions Reduction Alberta commits $50 million for challenge focused on transitioning to low-emissions economy
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Alberta Innovates invests cumulative $9.1 million to 15 projects focused on tech ecosystem growth

Alberta Innovates also set to invest $2 million into program for reusing plastics. Provincial-government-backed Alberta Innovates is providing a total $9.1 million CAD investment…

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Dapper Labs launches $725 million ecosystem fund for Flow blockchain innovation

The fund is a joint commitment with participation from a16z, Coatue, Coinfund, others. Vancouver-based Dapper Labs has launched a $725 million ecosystem fund designated…

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