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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.
BetaKit
QCOfficial media partner of Toronto Tech Week
Blackline Safety Corp.
ABDevelops digitally connected, wearable safety tech for the industrial sector.
1Password
ONIdentity security and access management software for individuals and corporations.
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 Xatoms' AI-Quantum Chemistry Approach Matters for Cleantech Scalability
Diana Virgovicova and her team at Xatoms are navigating the complex intersection of AI, quantum chemistry, and water purification—a high-stakes arena where traditional material science often hits a wall. By le...
↗ Xatoms is using AI and quantum chemistry to transition material science from a trial-and-error process to a predictive R&D engine, leveraging Canada’s PhD talent pool for capital efficiency.
Wealthsimple Pilots 'North Star' Initiative to Attract Global Talent Back to Canadian FinTech
Wealthsimple’s 'North Star' program is more than just a hiring drive; it represents a strategic effort to reposition Canadian talent as a global asset, fundamentally changing how the industry views 'home-grown...
↗ Wealthsimple is treating its talent acquisition as a nation-building economic strategy, moving past simple job postings to create a compelling 'gravity' field for world-class Canadian ambition.
Downpay CEO Optimizes Design Workflow Using AI for UI Prototyping
Diana Birsan, the CEO of Downpay, exemplifies a pragmatic approach to incorporating artificial intelligence into product development—one focused on augmentation rather than pure automation. Downpay provides Sh...
↗ Successful AI adoption requires identifying narrow operational bottlenecks (like UI drafting) where automation yields measurable time savings, rather than applying AI broadly across complex processes like customer support or content generation.
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.