Federal #Budget2023 includes cleantech commitments, little else for innovation
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Federal government punts creation of Canada Innovation Corporation to 2026

Long-awaited SR&ED review to start in January. The federal government has announced it will delay plans to fully implement the Canada Innovation Corporation (CIC)…

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Fifth-annual Startup Community Awards celebrates Montréal’s innovation ecosystem

Real Ventures’ John Stokes, Ora Medical among the night’s winners. Montréal’s tech ecosystem has recognized 15 local startups, stakeholders, and leaders at the fifth…

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Anticipated innovation hub Ax-C to open on former trading floor of Montréal Exchange

Backed with $48 million, Ax-C secures its location as another Montréal hub struggles. The former trading floor of the Montréal Exchange in Place Victoria…

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Spinthon and SoftGamings team up for gaming innovation
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Spinthon and SoftGamings team up for gaming innovation

Spinthon has committed to changing the iGaming industry’s overall appearance as part of the exclusive association it has formed with SoftGamings. Through the deal, the…

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Wealthsimple’s Hanna Zaidi on the “lack of political will” harming FinTech innovation

Wealthsimple CCO says FinTech startups are a “second-class citizen” when it comes to accessing key infrastructure. Why are things the way they are in…

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University of Alberta targets $50 million with new innovation fund, announces first investment in AI system control startup
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University of Alberta targets $50 million with new innovation fund, announces first investment in AI system control startup

The university plans to reinvest returns from the donor-fuelled fund into “future innovations.” The University of Alberta has launched a new donor-backed innovation fund…

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Federal government introduces new legislation aimed at governing privacy, AI
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Ecosystem fears cleantech funding gap as ISED pauses SDTC funding following mismanagement investigation

ISED-commissioned report found conflict of interest, governance issues at SDTC. The Government of Canada has suspended Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) from funding new…

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Elevate announces CIX acquisition and new $2-million innovation challenge for youth mental health
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Elevate announces CIX acquisition and new $2-million innovation challenge for youth mental health

Elevate kicked off this year’s tech and innovation festival on its main stage by announcing its acquisition of the Canadian Innovation Exchange (CIX) and…

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CleanBC Industry Fund opens applications for round three of funding
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CDL-Vancouver preps fall innovation mining and minerals conference following launch of minerals stream

Conference will take place October 25 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. While industry buzz continues to focus on such technologies as AI and quantum…

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Federal government invests $3 million CAD to Edmonton Unlimited for innovation space

The funding will provide “a space for all innovators to start and scale their companies,” mayor says. The federal government, through Prairies Economic Development…

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