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The Royal is supporting families struggling with mental health

When clients and families have meaningful input into the decisions that affect them it can transform mental health and substance use health.

uOttawa invests in second location in Canada’s largest tech park

Four years after the University of Ottawa opened its first satellite campus in Kanata North, the university is expanding its presence in the tech park.  

Why you should consider a career transition to cybersecurity

Increasing the number of women in cybersecurity would go a long way to help close the skills gap and put much-needed defenders on the front line against cyber-attacks.

A million-dollar gift: Dr. Shiv Jindal, and wife Sarita, give back to the city he calls home

Helping others is a core value for the Jindal family – one the local couple recently put into action with a $1 million donation.

Carleton U’s work with the Ottawa Hospital is a bit robotic – but in a good way

The research won’t just improve surgery in Ottawa, but also help people avoid it altogether by simulating injury patterns to find a way to prevent them.

The Mierins family marks longstanding connection to The Ottawa Hospital with $1M gift

The Mierins family established their foundation in 2018 and felt it was their obligation to support the new state-of-the-art hospital.

Say goodbye to ‘one-size-fits-all’ health-care in Ottawa

As Ottawa's health-care system continues to struggle, one local team has a solution to break the health-care mold.

The office isn’t dead – it just looks different

In today’s hybrid work environment, workstations need to cater to flexibility while still being comfortable and aesthetically pleasing.

Big discoveries are happening at The Royal

Mental health breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, psychedelics, treatment for PTSD and more are being discovered right here in Ottawa.

Protecting your product’s design and function are equally sound IP investments

If your product's design contributes to its value proposition, you need to protect it to stay profitable. Smart & Biggar explains why.
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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/
Techopia Live: Local angels defy VC downturn | Episode 296

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