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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.
Why Koho's $1.33B Unicorn Status Matters for Canadian Banking Competition
Daniel Eberhard and the team at Koho Financial are moving past the 'challenger bank' label to attempt a direct infrastructure play against Canada’s Big Six. By securing $130 million CAD in Series E funding—an...
↗ Koho is leveraging massive equity funding to transition from a third-party fintech app to a federally regulated bank, aiming to disrupt the Big Six by owning the full infrastructure and lowering costs of capital.
Koho Financial Targets 'Super App' Status by Integrating Telco Services and Crypto Assets
The strategic direction articulated by Daniel Eberhard at Koho Financial outlines an ambitious expansion, positioning the firm as a Canadian 'super app.' This vision is less about simply adding services and mo...
↗ Koho's pursuit of 'super app' status via simultaneous banking licensure and telco integration aims to capture maximum user stickiness by owning multiple critical points in the customer's daily life.
Koho Financial Integrates Crypto Trading and Custody Services, Simplifying Digital Asset Access for Canadians
Koho Financial, a significant player in Canadian FinTech, has made a strategic move by integrating comprehensive crypto trading and custody services directly into its money management app. This shift aims squa...
↗ By consolidating regulated crypto trading and custody within a trusted fiat environment, Koho Financial solves the core pain point of fragmented access, making crypto a seamless, routine element of everyday personal finance management.
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.
CSMC Targets Manufacturing Scale for Microreactors and Lunar Life Support Systems
Daniel Sax and the Canadian Strategic Missions Corporation (CSMC) are successfully positioning itself at the intersection of advanced energy and deep space resource utilization. The latest federal grant fundin...
↗ CSMC's strategy demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of dual-use technology, linking advanced terrestrial manufacturing capacity for microreactors directly to mission-critical lunar resource utilization.