Tag: Initiative
PASQAL, Investissement Québec launch $90-million Quantum Computing initiative
The initiative intends to promote Sherbrooke, Québec as an international quantum hub. French quantum computing firm PASQAL has launched a five-year, $90 million initiative…
PacifiCan invests $9.9 million CAD into Innovate BC’s cleantech adoption initiative
The Integrated Marketplace links local tech companies to industry partners looking to decarbonize. The Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan) is investing $9.9…
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…
Government of Canada to launch $250 million initiative to train workers for roles in sectors like digital technology, AgTech, cleantech
In record-tight labour market, feds aim to upskill workers for high-growth industries. The federal government is launching a new program focused on upskilling workers…
Shopify launches initiative to expand partner program
First phase aims to help partners earn more, upskill, and engage more with Shopify. Shopify is making changes to its partner program. The company…
Ocean Supercluster launches initiative to increase Indigenous participation in ocean economy
The global innovation cluster is contributing $230,000 for the first phase of the initiative. Canada’s Ocean Supercluster (OSC) has announced an initiative meant to…
H|T: The Healthtech Times – Senior health initiative gets $47 million SIF investment
Plus: Former Theranos COO Sunny Balwani sentenced to nearly 13 years in prison. The Healthtech Times is a weekly newsletter covering healthtech news from…
University of Toronto one of nine schools chosen for Eric Schmidt’s new $148 million AI research initiative
U of T only Canadian university to secure funding from former Google CEO to apply AI to STEM research. The University of Toronto (U…
SoulRooms launches initiative to help Ukrainian refugees find homes in Canada
Plus: Canadian org launches app to expedite refugees’ arrival into Canada. Toronto-based proptech startup SoulRooms is developing a platform designed to help Ukrainian refugees…
Government of Canada launches $15 million Inclusive Women Venture Capital Initiative
IWVC is part of the feds’ $6 billion Women Entrepreneurship Strategy. The Government of Canada has launched a $15 million initiative aimed at building…