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Ottawa’s C-COM lands $1M from Canadian Space Agency

New antenna technology will be capable of tracking multiple satellites simultaneously and be more energy efficient and cheaper than current systems.

Invest Ottawa, Capital Angel Network unveil first cohort of funding bootcamp for women

Eight entrepreneurs from the National Capital Region are among 10 female business founders taking part in the new program.

Techopia Live: Cliniconex’s timely breakthrough into the senior care market

After making a name for itself developing an automated patient reminder system for medical clinics, Cliniconex began to expand into the senior care market in 2018.

L-Spark partners with tech, telecom leaders to launch medtech accelerator

Companies in six-month program will gain access to technology and expertise from L-Spark’s partners aimed at creating and commercializing cutting-edge medical software and devices.

Ottawa’s Tetra Bio-Pharma graduates to TSX

Bioscience firm that's developing cannabinoid-based treatments for chronic pain is slated to move up from TSX Venture Exchange on Aug. 4.

BlackBerry QNX tech to help power electric carmaker’s fleet

Firm’s operating system will power sensors and cameras in semi-autonomous electric vehicles from Canoo, a California-based startup.

Shopify set to premiere first network TV production next month

I Quit will premiere on the Discovery Channel on Aug. 18.

Techopia Live: How Pivotree is maintaining momentum through COVID-19

Flexibility needed as workplaces reopen to employees

Federal cash to aid Kanata-based research facility

CMC Microsystems will receive $18.3 million over the next three years through the Canada Foundation for Innovation and its Major Science Initiatives fund.

Ottawa’s GBatteries vying for $1M grand prize in national tech competition

Local company on “grandiose mission” to mass-produce technology that will charge electric vehicles in the same time it takes to fill up a tank of gas.
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For Ottawa-based tech founders looking to raise capital, these are challenging days. The "valley of death," that precarious gap between initial startup and sustainable growth, appears to be widening. While early funding often comes from family and friends, angel investors play a critical role in bridging this gap. In Ottawa, the Capital Angel Network (CAN) has anchored the local angel investor ecosystem since 2010. Despite a downturn in venture capital nationally, CAN bucked the trend in 2025, recording its second-biggest year in history. With a membership that includes individual angels, venture capital firms, family offices, and accelerators, CAN invested approximately $8 million in 2025 alone. In this episode of Techopia Live, OBJ publisher Michael Curran speaks with Suzanne Grant, the executive director of the Capital Angel Network. They discuss: -- Deal Flow in 2025: Why CAN ranked as the number one angel group in Canada for the number of deals invested last year. -- The Impact of AI: How investors are looking for a "moat" in an increasingly crowded AI sector. -- Diversity: How CAN is leading the country with 37% women investors, helping to diversify the local deal flow. -- Noteworthy Investments: Recent support for local and regional innovators like Marlowe, Plantaform, and Hyalodex. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:15 Introducing Suzanne Grant 14:02 Sponsor Segment 20:50 Capital MASHUP and NACO Summit 2026 22:25 Closing and What’s Ahead at OBJ For more on Ottawa’s tech and innovation scene, visit https://obj.ca/techopia. Subscribe to Techopia’s weekly newsletter here: https://obj121.activehosted.com/f/
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