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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Five Canadian programs listed among top incubators, accelerators globally
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Five Canadian programs listed among top incubators, accelerators globally

Canada is the only country with three programs named to the top ten list. Three Canadian university incubators have been named to UBI Global’s…

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Gradient Spaces opens applications for second incubator cohort for 2SLGBTQ2IA+ tech founders

Previous participants include Monday Girl, Rime AI, Future Capital. Gradient Spaces, a not-for-profit dedicated to members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in tech, has opened…

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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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MaRS hosting seven UK startups in manufacturing incubation program

Seven startups from the United Kingdom are participating in MaRS Discovery District’s second Manufacturing Incubation Program. The UK startups will have the opportunity 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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MLSE, TMU reveal eight sport tech startups to join third Future of Sport Lab cohort

FSL alumni have partnered with brands like the NBA, Red Bull, and Adidas. The Future of Sport Lab (FSL), co-led by Toronto Metropolitan University…

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MLSE, Ryerson’s Future of Sport Lab accepting applications for third cohort

Selected startups could see their products used alongside the Maple Leafs, Raptors. The Future of Sport Lab (FSL), jointly-led by Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly…

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Fintech Cadence receives $400,000 government grant to help Québec FinTechs scale

The FinTech incubator says the money will enable it to assist 125 entrepreneurs, startups. Fintech Cadence has received a $400,000 grant from the federal…

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