Techopia

Techopia is focused on Ottawa’s technology sector. This multimedia project includes regular online news coverage, a video and audio podcast, private networking events and quarterly reports. OBJ also partners with EY to create an annual magazine called Techopia-EY Insights.

Next-gen microchip-maker Ranovus to double size of Kanata manufacturing plant

Top of Mind in Tech: James Nguyen at Quantropi on finding talent and capital in a tough market

Running a tech startup is all about the hustle, and James Nguyen, co-founder and CEO of Ottawa cybersecurity company Quantropi, is always thinking about new ways to grow. 

Techopia Live: RVezy on the road to growth

In this episode of Techopia Live, OBJ publisher Michael Curran speaks with RVezy about what the future holds for this promising local startup that some have predicted could become a unicorn.

Virica Biotech to double workforce as biosciences trailblazer gets funding boost

Virica Biotech is one of three local life sciences organizations that received funding earlier this week from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.

Op-ed: Unlocking Canada’s world-class talent means more support for early-stage entrepreneurs

Canadian policymakers and the business community must act to reverse this dangerous trend. There are many levers they can pull, but among the simplest is to increase supports for early-stage companies," writes Eli Fathi.

Ottawa biotech incubator gets $5.5M boost from federal government

An organization aimed at incubating Ottawa biotechnology startups says it’s poised to help several promising companies commercialize...

Shopify beefs up AI offerings with new products meant to boost merchants’ sales

Shopify revealed a succession of AI-related products Monday during its semi-annual showcase event called Shopify Editions, which spans more than 150 new offerings this round.

Martello’s revenues fall 2% in fiscal 2024 as customers migrate to new products

Martello Technologies says its revenues fell two per cent in fiscal 2024 compared with the previous year...

‘I think we can grow faster’: Fullscript CEO Kyle Braatz says health-tech trailblazer is ‘ripe to win’

The co-founder and CEO of health-tech pioneer Fullscript has piloted the Ottawa-based company to a position of dominance in North America’s burgeoning wellness industry.

Top of Mind in Tech: Pierce Ujjainwalla on capital gains taxes and why Ottawa doesn’t have more Shopifys

In this first instalment of Top of Mind in Tech, Pierce Ujjainwalla talks the feds’ capital gains tax increase and Knak’s noisy ongoing office expansion. 
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Canada is responding to a critical political and economic imperative to modernize its armed forces and better defend national interests. As the country looks to strengthen its domestic defence and security sectors, the University of Ottawa is mobilizing to support this domestic industrial evolution. As a top-ranked research-intensive university, uOttawa is uniquely industry-ready, offering specialized expertise across 10 faculties in defence-relevant fields. In this bonus episode of Techopia Live, OBJ publisher Michael Curran sits down with two leaders from the university to discuss how they are bridging the gap between academic research and high-impact industry collaboration. The conversation features Caroline Cao, the Dean of uOttawa’s Faculty of Engineering, and Muralee Murugesu, Associate Vice-President of Innovation, Partnerships and Entrepreneurship. The discussion highlights how uOttawa is currently leading the charge in critical technological frontiers, including AI, cyber security, and photonics. The episode explores the university's vision of researchers and private sector partners working together to meet today’s defence and security challenges. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:15 Introducing Dean Caroline Cao and AVP Muralee Murugesu 18:35 Sponsor overview 19:20 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/5 How is your organization currently navigating the shift toward increased federal investment in defence and security technology?
Techopia Live: uOttawa deploying innovation to defence | Episode 297

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