Explore the newsroom
Find stories by company, builder, tech angle, or location.
20 companies · 4 stories
Cohere
ONLarge language model (LLM) research and development company.
Anthropic
AI safety and research company
Clio
BCA global legal technology platform providing intelligent workflows and matter management.
Apple
Consumer electronics and software company.
1Password
ONCybersecurity and password management platform.
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.
Cipher AI
AI platform for identifying and analyzing coordinated disinformation campaigns.
Crwn.ai
BCTech that uses sensors and AI to monitor utility transmission lines for wildfire prediction and prevention.
Ballard Power Systems
Hydrogen fuel cell manufacturer for mobility and stationary power.
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.
Digital Assets at the Core: CCI Challenges Ottawa on Missing Tech Voice in US Trade Talks
The core conflict emerging from Ottawa’s current economic strategy is not a disagreement over free trade itself, but over whose expertise is deemed essential to negotiate the terms of that trade. Patrick Searl...
↗ Canada's federal trade committees are facing pressure to integrate deep technical and governance expertise to navigate the complexities of digital trade and IP standards, moving beyond traditional industrial lobbying.
Beyond the Lowest Bid: Why Canadian Healthtech Needs a National, Indigenous Data Strategy, Led by Players Like AlayaCare
The core argument emerging from industry leaders like Patrick Searle of the Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI) is not merely that Canada needs more spending in healthcare, but that it requires a fundamental...
↗ The debate in Canadian healthtech is moving past arguing for funding, and focusing instead on structural reform. The mandate is clear: Canada must shift from siloed, lowest-bid procurement to a value-based model that mandates interoperability (FHIR standards) and requires domestic control over the data pipeline, treating digital health development like a critical national infrastructure project.
AI Strategy Pillars and SME Programs Outline Canada's Path to Sovereign Compute
Patrick Searle of Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI) has provided a sharp analysis of the recent Spring Economic Update, correctly positioning the federal government’s proposed focus on AI and SME support as...
↗ The government is signaling a targeted pivot to establish sovereign computational infrastructure and create dedicated market pathways (via SME procurement) to support domestic AI growth, validating the needs of Canadian tech scaleups.
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.