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Cohere
ONAI scaleup developing large language models (LLMs) for generative AI applications.
D-Wave Quantum Inc.
BCDesigns specialized processors utilizing quantum mechanics for solving complex optimization problems.
Anthropic
AI development company
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.
Clio
BCLegal technology company providing cloud practice-management software for law firms.
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.
Canada
National strategy development for AI adoption.
Blumind Inc
Analogue, low-power chip architecture for AI applications.
CentML
AI model efficiency software for faster processing on existing hardware.
Arteria AI
Post-Series B Toronto-based spinout selling agentic AI to financial institutions.
From Floor Plans to Digital Operating System: Why Mappedin's Indoor Mapping Platform Is the Critical Infrastructure the Built World Needs
As a tech observer, I find Mappedin's platform fascinating because they aren't just selling a digital map; they are selling foundational intelligence for the modern built environment. The core vision, spearhea...
↗ Mappedin is successfully positioning itself as the ‘de facto indoor mapping layer,’ providing a critical, dynamic infrastructure layer for the built world that moves far beyond simple navigation to power operational intelligence, safety systems, and commercial workflow.
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.
Synthetic Aims for Autonomous Accounting Agent, Integrating AI with Core Financial Systems
Ian Crosby’s vision for Synthetic is ambitious: to build a truly autonomous AI agent capable of managing the entire bookkeeping lifecycle. This isn't merely an assistive tool that prompts human intervention; i...
↗ Synthetic is moving past standard FinTech automation by aiming for truly autonomous AI agents that ingest data from disparate sources (including unstructured email/inbox content) and manage the entire accounting workflow without continuous human oversight.