Consultation to explore big bank dominance in business financing space. The post Tech and business groups embrace Competition Bureau study into small business loan fairness first appeared on BetaKit.| BetaKit
OCIF and PrairiesCan among investors aiming to support training and commercialization. The post Calgary’s Energy Transition Centre secures $10-million expansion investment first appeared on BetaKit.| BetaKit
Industry leaders say program could be “turning point” for Ontario’s health system. The post Ontario bets on made-in-province healthtech with streamlined Innovation Pathway first appeared on BetaKit.| BetaKit
Burnaby firm gets US green light for innovative system to treat atrial fibrillation. The post FDA approval marks “most significant milestone” in Kardium’s history first appeared on BetaKit.| BetaKit
Earthy expects no short-term strategy changes as organization searches for new head. The post InBC CEO Jill Earthy leaves after “mutual decision” with board first appeared on BetaKit.| BetaKit
The $2.4 million CAD will support the Black Entrepreneurship Alliance's incubator programs. The post FedDev Ontario pledges millions to support Black entrepreneurs first appeared on BetaKit.| BetaKit
Latest report shows Crown corp. hiked VC investments and contended with “correction on valuation” in fiscal 2025. The post Isabelle Hudon says BDC is getting ready to support Canada’s defence tech sector in “a more aggressive way” first appeared on BetaKit.| BetaKit
Both private and public Canadian companies could claim capital expenditures again if legislation advances. The post Proposed SR&ED changes could boost tech companies and national productivity, experts say first appeared on BetaKit.| BetaKit
Quantum computing firms among the 19 semi-finalists in latest DND-led IDEaS challenge. The post Federal challenge grants Photonic and Xanadu funding to advance quantum defence tech projects first appeared on BetaKit.| BetaKit
Ontario supports investment with $2 million grant following industry calls to support homegrown innovation. The post Semiconductor manufacturer Ranovus plans $100 million expansion of Ottawa facility first appeared on BetaKit.| BetaKit
Calgary-based startup says Canadian VC interest in military technology is growing. The post North Vector Dynamics secures $4.2-million contract with National Defence for hypersonic propulsion first appeared on BetaKit.| BetaKit
Formerly known as MDF Commerce, the now-private Montréal company has also acquired Calgary's Ontopical. The post Sovra appoints new CEO Tom Spengler as it sells off “non-core businesses” to focus on government tech first appeared on BetaKit.| BetaKit
AI startup partnered with the Canadian government in June on AI research and safety. The post Feds sign new agreement with Cohere to explore AI uses within government services first appeared on BetaKit.| BetaKit
NRCan funding follows a period of turmoil for Québec’s EV sector. The post Federal government invests $8 million into six Québec EV battery and charging projects first appeared on BetaKit.| BetaKit
The move comes amid threats to election integrity from AI-enabled disinformation. The post Commissioner of Canada Elections will “explore the use” of AI first appeared on BetaKit.| BetaKit
Provincial investment agency’s overall $13-million return came in well below $194 million forecast.| BetaKit
Projects backed by matching $15-million private investment aim to upskill and connect workers with employers.| BetaKit
FNBC and BDC have announced a $100-million CAD initiative to help Indigenous communities and economic development agencies acquire established businesses.| BetaKit
CGF promises another $48 million upon the completion of undisclosed milestones.| BetaKit
Federal court dismissed CRA’s request for six years of data on Shopify merchants.| BetaKit
Startup partners with engineering, IT firms WSP and Cubic to source private-sector data for government clients.| BetaKit
Tech leaders say energy-hungry infrastructure will catalyze startup creation, but critics warn of "oversold" benefits.| BetaKit
Minister Gibson talks ecosystem growth, integrated marketplaces, and filling the "really big shoes" of her predecessor.| BetaKit
The Crown corporation’s president and CEO noted that “investment dollars have been scarce” in the sector.| BetaKit
Provincial agency expands refundable investor tax credit to include life science startups.| BetaKit
Funding to support local AI testbeds at Vancouver International Airport and Provincial Health Services Authority.| BetaKit
Jim Balsillie thinks Canada should expedite stablecoin regulation and open banking as part of a strategic offence in ongoing negotiations with the US.| BetaKit
As Calgary executes its new innovation strategy, it’s fighting to keep pace with demand for startup funding.| BetaKit
Carney continues tech-friendly agenda after naming first-ever minister in charge of AI| BetaKit
After serving at the helm since January of 2019, CVCA CEO Kim Furlong has announced plans to step down this summer following the VC lobbying group’s upcoming annual event.| BetaKit
Budget changes may prevent Berg Chilling Systems’ hardware from supporting the Artemis IV mission.| BetaKit
At Consensus 2025, Coinbase Canada CEO Lucas Matheson passionately argued that Canada’s newly elected Liberal government needs to embrace cryptocurrency—hours after his company revealed it was the latest Web3 victim of a potential multi-million-dollar cyberattack.| BetaKit
Quantum error-correction startup Nord Quantique to put $1.8 million toward quantum computer assembly lab.| BetaKit
Investment bank’s Growth Venture Fund will now directly invest in Canadian tech companies.| BetaKit