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Cohere
ONLarge language model (LLM) research and development company.
D-Wave Quantum Inc.
BCDesigns specialized processors utilizing quantum mechanics for solving complex optimization problems.
Anthropic
AI research company focused on safe development of large language models.
Clio
BCA global legal technology platform providing intelligent workflows and matter management.
Apple
Consumer electronics and software company.
1Password
ONCybersecurity platform for credential management and secure access.
BetaKit
QCOfficial media partner of Toronto Tech Week
Blackline Safety Corp.
ABDevelops digitally connected, wearable safety tech for the industrial sector.
Cohere Technologies
Developer of Universal Spectrum Multiplier (USM) software for boosting wireless capacity.
AtkinsRéalis Group Inc
QCGlobal professional services firm providing engineering and consulting services.
Constellation Software
ONSoftware holding company that acquires and operates vertical-market software businesses across many industries.
Biossil Inc.
ONBiotech startup that uses an AI platform to identify and develop discarded drug molecules for new therapies.
Caseway AI
BCAI chatbot for legal research, summarizing Canadian legal information and court decisions.
Aspect Biosystems
BCDevelops bioprinted human tissues designed to replace, repair, or supplement biological function.
Carbon Upcycling Technologies
ONA cleantech firm that converts captured CO₂ and industrial byproducts into eco-friendly cement alternatives.
Crwn.ai
BCTech that uses sensors and AI to monitor utility transmission lines for wildfire prediction and prevention.
AGI Ventures
A community platform for AI developers and tech builders in Ottawa.
Aslan Renewables
Canadian cleantech firm focusing on distributed hydroelectric power systems.
Canada
National strategy development for AI adoption.
Blumind Inc
Analogue, low-power chip architecture for AI applications.
past Handsets: Qualcomm Diversifies Chips with Focus on Data Centers and AI Inference
The current discourse surrounding Qualcomm is less about the cyclical nature of the smartphone market and more about its sophisticated pivot into high-growth, compute-intensive sectors. CEO Cristiano Amon’s co...
↗ Qualcomm's enduring value proposition is moving away from being solely a modem supplier; its core competency is now positioning itself as a comprehensive, specialized silicon provider for the burgeoning AI infrastructure market (data centers and autonomous systems).
AI Automation Changes Labor: Why Managing Agents May Replace Routine Tasks for Knowledge Workers
The conversation around generative AI at Toronto Tech Week focused heavily on the technological potential, but a more nuanced discussion centered on its immediate impact on white-collar workforces. The core si...
↗ The value proposition of knowledge workers is shifting from routine task completion to coordinating complex AI agents; this favors autonomous and entrepreneurial careers over traditional corporate employment.
Québec puts $17.8M behind 18 applied AI and quantum projects
Québec is putting nearly $17.8 million behind 18 innovation projects aimed at accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence and quantum technologies across the provincial economy. The total project valu...
↗ Québec is steering public innovation dollars toward practical AI and quantum deployments that can improve productivity in real companies, not just research labs.