A $12-million initiative to fund innovators tackling methane emissions from Canada’s cattle herds has announced 13 semi-finalists which are exploring solutions in the field.
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York University’s Digital Technologies program, Canada’s first fully work-integrated degree, completes first year with 100 per cent student contract renewals and new IBM partnership
York University’s Lassonde School of Engineering proudly announces the early success of its Digital Technologies BASc program, Canada’s first fully work-integrated degree, as detailed in the newly released, ‘Breaking Ground on Fully Work-Integrated Degree Programs: Early Findings Revealed Impact Summary 2024.’
Ontario supporting small businesses in York Region
The Ontario government is supporting small businesses in York Region as the York Small Business Enterprise Centre (YSBEC) is receiving an additional funding allocation of $59,600 on top of their base funding allocation of $227,500 in Ontario’s 2024 budget for a total allocation of $287,100.
How ventureLAB is helping a Brazilian medical device startup build credibility in the Canadian market
“Many people ask me: why Canada instead of the US? And my answer to them is: why not Canada?” he said. “We could see not only how powerful Canada is, but also how reliable the Canadian ecosystem is.”
Support local student businesses at the York Region Summer Company Showcase
The York Small Business Enterprise Centre invites the community to two special showcases where local ambitious students from the Summer Company program will promote their businesses.
Vaughan-based Novel Biotechnology Receives $500,000 in funding from Ontario’s Life Sciences Innovation Fund
The Ontario government is investing $5.5 million to help 11 companies in the life sciences sector develop and launch made-in-Ontario health care technologies and innovations.
HardTech Fest: ventureLAB’s Premier Event at Startup Fest
ventureLAB is proud to sponsor the inaugural HardTech Fest, Garage & Co’s premier event at Startup Fest’s, taking place on July 10, 2024, in Montreal. In partnership with The City of Markham and York Region, HardTech Fest serves as a premier gathering for leaders and innovators in the Canadian tech ecosystem, offering a unique platform for exploring new opportunities in the HardTech industry.
Three grocers in Newmarket and East Gwillimbury awarded by Foodland Ontario
Grocers were recognized for building creative produce displays that drive sales of local Ontario produce and demonstrate an exceptional commitment to Ontario’s local food industry.
New healthcare distribution centre uses AI-robots to ‘optimize’ efficiency opened in Vaughan
An advanced medical supply distribution centre opened Tuesday in the Concord area of Vaughan and operates using robotic technology.
The bright lights of Collision shined on the York Region tech ecosystem one final time as the conference finished its multiyear run in Toronto
Collision Conference in Toronto, held at the Enercare Centre from June 18 to 20, 2024, marked a significant gathering of tech enthusiasts, professionals, and innovators from across the globe. This year’s event was particularly noteworthy as it was the last time the conference would grace Toronto, adding a layer of nostalgia to the proceedings.
Canadian health-care tech gets a shot in the arm; featuring Aurora-based Skinopathy
While it’s typically Canadian to not toot our own horn, the country is packed with health-care companies — big and small — with smart solutions to help us live healthier lives. By leveraging technology, including AI, we’re able to better access (and understand) our medical scans, keep a digital eye on our aging loved ones living alone at home, use our smartphone’s camera to detect skin cancer and access trustworthy medical videos rather than Googling symptoms across random sites (and panicking at the misdiagnosis).
How ventureLAB is helping a Chilean quantum tech startup break into the Canadian market
Being geographically closer to these companies prompted qSquire’s interest in Canada, but they still needed to get a foot in the door. This is what led them to ventureLAB’s Soft Landing program.
Ontario supports the development of smarter, more sustainable transportation technologies with $1.5M in funding to York Region innovation partner York University through OVIN
The Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN), with support from the Ontario Government, announced $1.5 million in funding to York University and in partnership with Centennial College to support small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups in developing and testing innovative automotive technologies and smart mobility solutions.
Three York Region municipalities make top 10 in Ontario; offering the best livability in Canada, new report suggests
Studies show more flexibility in work arrangements and work-life balance positively improved workers’ mental health. Other companies that trialled a four-day workweek reported increased productivity and overall organizational revenue — at a 100 per cent success rate, according to a Canadian pilot program.
Provincial funding upskills 150 jobseekers, boosts York Region’s agricultural sector, Newmarket-Aurora MPP says
The goal is to build foundational skills, introduce innovations in the agri-food value chain, and foster partnerships that support workforce transitions into in-demand agri-tech occupations.
Infostream Solutions reaches key construction milestone at its new multimillion-dollar AI and cybersecurity innovation campus in Richmond Hill
This expansion is expected to create over 200 high-tech jobs in Richmond Hill, York Region.
Markham headquartered Enghouse announces expansion of cloud contact center technology in the Middle East through partnership with Voxtron
The launch will feature distinguished speakers, including Tracy Reynolds, Canadian Consul General in Dubai, Vincent Mifsud, Global President of Enghouse Systems, and Arif AlMalik, Chief Digital Products Officer of Moro Hub. They will explore the transformative potential of contact solutions in improving customer experience (CX) in the Middle East.
York Region provides ventureLAB with $1 million in funding
York Regional Council has reaffirmed its commitment to economic development, innovation and talent across York Region through a $1 million funding agreement with ventureLAB, the Region’s innovation centre.
Markham headquartered IBM expands team and capabilities in Canada Software Lab to accelerate adoption of Generative AI and other key technologies
IBM Technology Expert Labs will create more opportunities for experienced professionals in areas such generative AI, data & AI, automation, sustainability, security, cloud, and zSoftware. Deep expertise and global experience of the Technology Expert Labs will augment and accelerate technology adoption for clients in Canada and North America.
Mackenzie Health launches innovative IV pump technology at facilities
This type of connectivity allows health-care workers to focus more on patient care and less on time-consuming manual processes that often require multiple steps to program an infusion.
Newmarket headquartered AirBoss awarded Bandolier contract valued at up to US$45 million
The Bandolier is a lightweight and modular energetic system that can be employed across mobility, counter mobility, and survivability mission profiles. The Bandolier is designed to bridge the identified capability gap between large, complex, single role explosive charges and standard bulk demolitions, and its lightweight, modular design allows for flexible use across a variety of mission requirements.
Richmond Hill welcomes United Nations University; selected to host the institute’s new headquarters
Richmond Hill was selected to host the institute’s new headquarters based on its commitment to sustainability, its highly skilled and educated workforce, the many opportunities the City offers for partnership with the private sector, and its interest in using the best available knowledge to improve the quality of human life and the environment.
Markham headquartered Enghouse Video partners with SONIFI Health to deliver advanced telehealth solutions In hospital rooms
Enghouse’s VidyoRooms solution, a sophisticated video conferencing technology that combines both software and hardware solutions, has been fully integrated into SONIFI Health’s interactive TV systems.
City of Vaughan chooses QuadReal as partner for ‘soul’ of fast-growing Vaughan Metropolitan Centre
The arts centre in the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, which will include community rooms, should be built by the early 2030s, said Claggett.
Inaugural Newmarket market to highlight young entrepreneurs
Chris Cartwright and Bill Gianopoulos team up to organize and support a marketplace experience for young people with fledgling businesses
Aurora-based Thermogenics receives nearly $50k in Provincial funding to expand
The Provincial dollars supports a $96,000 investment by Thermogenics to build a second test bay and create five new jobs.
Muddy York Brewing spreading its wings in Stouffville
“We realized that Stouffville doesn’t have a brewery and we thought it would be a good idea to look at some options here,” Michalek said.
Summer Company Success Story: AV Interiors
At just 16, Venneri founded AV Interiors, a mobile car detailing service that brings luxury treatment right to client’s driveway.
Popular Toronto destination becoming test hub for tiny three-wheeled cars built in York Region
Exhibition Place’s sprawling 192-acre site has been selected as the perfect real-world testing ground for the new three-wheeled electric commuter cars, described by SARIT as an “affordable” means of travel that could be used to “ease traffic congestion and solve parking problems” in Toronto.
York Region headquartered Magna International signs partnership with Sanctuary AI
Magna International Inc. has signed a strategic partnership with Sanctuary AI for the development of general purpose AI robots for use in the company’s manufacturing operations.