Feds studying how to help startups become billion-dollar firms
The federal government is closely studying recommendations on how to help Canadian tech startups grow into global success stories – transformations that could eventually provide a boost
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uOttawa granted eight new Canada Research Chairs
The announcement of eight new Canada Research Chairs for the University of Ottawa is a huge “brain gain” for Canada, the university’s vice-president of research
Klipfolio charts future growth after raising $1.7M investment
Local software company Klipfolio is growing so fast, the CEO sometimes has to take calls in the construction zone, where workers are expanding the business
Tweed strikes business deal with Snoop Dogg
Smiths Falls-based Tweed Marijuana is pairing up with weed-smoking, gin-and-juice sipping Snoop Dogg in a deal that will grant the company exclusive rights to use
Ford Canada CEO to raise concerns over Trans Pacific Partnership with feds
The CEO of Ford’s Canadian operations says risks posed by the Trans-Pacific Partnership to the automotive manufacturing sector are among the topics she plans to
Governor General David Johnston promoting innovation in visit to U.S.
Canada needs to avoid becoming complacent on the innovation front if it hopes to reverse a brain drain that has top researchers heading south of
Algonquin looks to ignite entrepreneurial spirit with new campus facility
The opening of Ignite AC, Algonquin College’s new Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, is an exciting day for the college and its future, college president
Delayed financial filing reveals big losses for BluMetric’s fiscal year
A large increase in revenue failed to stem a growing net loss for Ottawa-based BluMetric for its most recent fiscal year, the company announced late
Magor raises another $1.1M through brokered debenture offering
Ottawa-based Magor Corporation has raised over $1.1 million through the second round of a brokered debenture offering, the company announced on Thursday. This offering consisted
IDC loses major revenue source with shutdown of Canadian Forces service
Ottawa’s International Datacasting Corporation (TSX:IDC) is warning that its revenues are about to take a big hit. The company’s broadcasting service for Canadian soldiers on
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