Tag: focused
Sandpiper Ventures closes $20 million first fund focused on early-stage, women-led tech startups
Sandpiper sees “huge … and untapped opportunity” to back more women entrepreneurs amid market downturn. Halifax-based Sandpiper Ventures has completed the final close for…
Wattpad’s new leader is focused on creator value
Wattpad President Jeanne Lam wants to help creators “become the next big hit.” When Jeanne Lam joined Wattpad in 2015, she took charge of…
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…
Government of Canada launches advisory group focused on harmful online content
Advisory group a “reset button” to fed’s approach for online safety legislation. The federal government has announced the formation of a new advisory group…
Emissions Reduction Alberta commits $50 million for challenge focused on transitioning to low-emissions economy
Applications are open to previously initiated projects that stalled “due to the current economic situation.” Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) has committed $50 million to…
Alberta launches new innovation strategy focused on attracting tech talent, capital
Plan contains minimal details on how budget funding will be allocated. The Government of Alberta has unveiled its new innovation strategy, which outlines how…
Telus backs new social impact fund focused on community safety and wellness in Edmonton
ScaleGood Fund to invest in grads of the Telus Community Safety and Wellness Accelerator. In partnership with the Edmonton Police Foundation, Telus has backed…