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After “pilot” program in Canada, Google expands cloud accelerator to US startups

The accelerator will support startups building AI applications in the cloud. Google has launched an accelerator for North American startups that build on cloud…

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MaRS Discovery District launches new program for “high-growth” Canadian companies

The program is backed by existing FedDev funding. Canadian innovation hub MaRS Discovery District has launched a new acceleration program geared towards “high-growth” companies….

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Metaspectral selected to join South Australian government accelerator program
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Metaspectral selected to join South Australian government accelerator program

Its technology conducts AI-powered hyperspectral data analysis in real-time. Vancouver-based Metaspectral has been selected to participate in an accelerator run in partnership with the…

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Shopify launches initiative to expand partner program
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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…

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Movement51 launches new “investment readiness” education program for women entrepreneurs across Canada

With backing from TD, Movement51 aims to close VC funding gap for gender-diverse founders. The51’s sister organization, Movement51 (M51), has opened applications for Founder’s…

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BCLC works to lower the stigma of the VSE Program
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BCLC works to lower the stigma of the VSE Program

VSE Programme, short for Voluntary Self-Exclusion, the scheme has undergone a few changes. The British Columbia Lottery Corporation, also known as BCLC, has announced several…

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Canadian tech hubs not immune to downturn as Communitech lays off 10 percent of workforce
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Vector Institute, Communitech partner to expand AI training program across Canada

Reports show one of the main barriers to AI adoption is the ongoing talent crunch. The Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence is bringing…

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Two Canadian companies chosen for John Deere’s 2023 Startup Collaborator program

John Deere has announced eight startups have been selected to participate in its 2023 AgTech Startup Collaborator program, two of which are Canadian. The…

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SmartSoft Gaming becomes a new studio partner of Relax Gaming under its Powered By program
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SmartSoft Gaming becomes a new studio partner of Relax Gaming under its Powered By program

Relax Gaming is on a spree of adding studio partners to its Powered By list. The latest to enter the list is SmartSoft Gaming, as…

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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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