Two years after Graphite Ventures spinout, MaRS IAF is ready to invest again
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Two years after Graphite Ventures spinout, MaRS IAF is ready to invest again

Since its launch in 2008, the Toronto-based MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF) has grown into one of the country’s most active early-stage venture capital…

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Ontario government, Rogers invest $8.8 million for province-wide cybersecurity tech initiative

Canadian Cyber Threat Exchange, TMU’s cybersecurity centre are leading the initiative. The Government of Ontario and Rogers Communications are making a combined $8.8-million investment…

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Mayor Tory’s departure, competing bids, and financial pressure on province and feds place Collision’s future in Canada in doubt
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Mayor Tory’s departure, competing bids, and financial pressure on province and feds place Collision’s future in Canada in doubt

Collision ups ask to north of $40 million CAD for an extended three-year stay, as five other cities vie to host the conference. While…

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Ontario proposes new regulations to tighten rules around mass layoffs

Remote employees are not currently entitled to same advance notice as office workers. Remote workers need more protection from mass layoffs, according to newly…

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Tilr secures $1.3 million grant from Ontario through Skills Development Fund

Tlir is one of over 200 companies financed in the second SDF round. Toronto-based artificial intelligence (AI) startup Tilr has received a $1.3 million…

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VentureLab secures $2.5 million in provincial funding to expand semiconductor incubator
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VentureLab secures $2.5 million in provincial funding to expand semiconductor incubator

Funding enables VentureLab to build a new medtech lab in Vaughan. Markham, Ontario-based tech hub VentureLab has received a $2.5 million CAD investment from…

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