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New Brunswick Innovation Foundation, Opportunities NB inject $2-million top-up to Climate Impact Fund

Solutions for low-emission ocean transport and electric motors in cars among past recipients. The New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF), an independent, private organization, is…

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Report: powerful, new foundation models set to transform how businesses use AI
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Report: powerful, new foundation models set to transform how businesses use AI

Accenture report outlines the next generation of AI on its way. A report from Accenture says that while artificial intelligence (AI) is still in…

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Noze receives $1 million grant from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to build TB- and malaria-detecting breathalyzer
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Noze receives $1 million grant from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to build TB- and malaria-detecting breathalyzer

The startup’s digital odour perception platform was used during the COVID-19 pandemic. Montréal-based Noze has received a $1 million grant from the Bill &…

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The Upside Foundation appoints Juanita Lee-Garcia as new executive director
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The Upside Foundation appoints Juanita Lee-Garcia as new executive director

The Venture for Canada alum takes reins at “pivotal time” for Upside. Juanita Lee-Garcia has been named executive director of The Upside Foundation of…

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Cyclica receives $2.4 million CAD grant from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
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Cyclica receives $2.4 million CAD grant from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

The grant is helping develop new, hormone-free contraceptives. Cyclica has received a $2.4 million CAD ($1.79 million USD) grant from the Bill & Melinda…

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Jennifer Couldrey to depart executive director role at The Upside Foundation

General manager Maria O’Reilly assumes interim ED position. Jennifer Couldrey will be moving on from her role as the executive director of The Upside…

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Age of Union Alliance donates $14.5 million to BC Parks Foundation

Age of Union is Dax Dasilva’s latest focus after stepping down as Lightspeed CEO. Dax Dasilva’s non-profit environmental organization, Age of Union Alliance, is…

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