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BetaKit (National) · Jul 23, 2026
IMAX Theatres’ global president says the Canadian film company wants to redesign its projection technology next. The post Q&A: How The Odyssey’s new IMAX cameras were designed in Canada first appeared on BetaKit.
Palitronica · Jul 23, 2026
Palitronica announced its work with Bell Textron Inc. to provide state-of-the-art cyber assurance to critical electronics for the Bell MV-75 Cheyenne II, formerly known as the U.S. Army’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program.
BetaKit (Kitchener-Waterloo) · Jul 23, 2026
When the company needed a partner to support its North American expansion, it found one in CIBC. The post How BinSentry built an AI moat in AgTech first appeared on BetaKit.
Equator · Jul 23, 2026
Equator Launches the Surrey LiDAR data set Equator provides unprecedented access to centimeters of accuracy, in a user-friendly online design platform. Last Updated: November 12, 2021 Access LiDAR Data Equator is pleased to announce the launch of the Surrey LiDAR dataset in Equator. The Surrey LiDAR data set
Equator · Jul 22, 2026
Equator Launches the Timaru LiDAR data set Equator provides unprecedented access to centimeters of accuracy, in a user-friendly online design platform. Last Updated: December 01, 2021 Access LiDAR Data Equator is pleased to announce the launch of the Timaru LiDAR dataset in Equator. This LiDAR covers approximately 2,700km squared
University of Waterloo News (Tech) · Jul 22, 2026
As lithium-ion systems scale up globally, Waterloo researchers are investigating fire hazards and solutions to protect critical infrastructure.
BetaKit (National) · Jul 22, 2026
Plus: Ontario’s AI tool is accused of punishing Black prisoners. The post An OpenAI model hacks Hugging Face first appeared on BetaKit.
BetaKit (National) · Jul 22, 2026
Meal kit startup reported net losses of more than $9 million this fiscal year, with debts coming due in early 2027. The post Goodfood warns it may need to curtail operations amid mounting losses first appeared on BetaKit.
Graphite Ventures · Jul 22, 2026
Verto Health has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 AI Startups for 2026 by ALL IN, selected from a record-breaking 330+ applicants for the fourth edition of the event. The recognition highlights Verto’s work building technology that makes it easier for citizens and clinicians to find and use critical healthcare data, helping drive better […]
Graphite Ventures · Jul 22, 2026
Verto Health has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 AI Startups for 2026 by ALL IN, selected from a record-breaking 330+ applicants for the fourth edition of the event. The recognition highlights Verto’s work building technology that makes it easier for citizens and clinicians to find and use critical healthcare data, helping drive better […]
Top Hat · Jul 22, 2026
Recognized by TIME as one of the World's Top EdTech Companies 2026, Top Hat continues to empower educators with technology that makes teaching more engaging, personalized and impactful.
BetaKit (National) · Jul 22, 2026
Toronto startup helps brands get mentioned by Claude, ChatGPT, and other chatbots. The post ChatFeatured secures $2 million USD to optimize your company’s chatbot reach first appeared on BetaKit.
University of Waterloo News (Tech) · Jul 21, 2026
University of Waterloo researchers secure more than $8 million in SSHRC funding.
Tailscale · Jul 21, 2026
Mike Shaver joins Tailscale to scale engineering quality.
Startup Barn · Jul 21, 2026
Hard tech on foot, Linux over dinner, and an AI session built for everyone — the calendar’s packed this week.
Bartesian · Jul 20, 2026
Bartesian is bringing vintage Tiki culture straight to British home bars with the official UK launch of the widely popular Mai Tai capsule. Bartesian’s newest release captures the complex, layered balance of the original recipe without requiring a bar full of exotic liqueurs, fresh-squeezed citrus, or homemade syrups. Long celebrated as one of Bartesian’s bestsellers in North America, the Mai T…
KA Imaging · Jul 20, 2026
WATERLOO, Ontario, 20 July 2026 – KA Imaging has expanded its international footprint with regulatory approvals in Thailand and Singapore for its Reveal 35C detector with SpectralDR® technology, enabling commercialization of the company’s spectral X-ray platform in two important Southeast Asian healthcare markets. The approvals, granted by the Thailand Food and Drug Administration (Thai FDA) […]
BetaKit (National) · Jul 20, 2026
The open-source AI developer tool has grown to nearly nine million users. The post Kitematic founders nab $65 million USD to help devs run AI models with Ollama first appeared on BetaKit.
BetaKit (National) · Jul 20, 2026
Plus: Richard Sutton’s new lab has lofty goals. The post An Indigenous AI framework first appeared on BetaKit.
illumiSonics · Jul 20, 2026
Waterloo, ON – July 20, 2026 – illumiSonics is pleased to announce the launch of a new clinical trial in collaboration with Sunnybrook Research Institute, supported by funding from the INOVAIT Focus Fund. This prospective study will evaluate illumiSonics' proprietary Multi-Laser Imaging (MLI™) platform during Mohs micrographic surgery for skin cancer. The trial will compare MLI™ virtual histolo…
Radical Ventures · Jul 19, 2026
Drug discovery has always been constrained by expert time. Designing a viable binder takes weeks of specialized work, and few labs have a protein designer who can do it. Latent-Y removes that constraint, turning a plain-language goal into lab-ready candidates by working through target analysis, epitope selection, and refinement the way a specialist would. Ahead […]
University of Waterloo News (Tech) · Jul 19, 2026
Alumni‑founded Clearpath shows how local talent, research infrastructure and values position Canada to lead in advanced robotics.
Equator · Jul 18, 2026
Equator Launches the Auckland LiDAR data set Equator provides unprecedented access to centimeters of accuracy, in a user-friendly online design platform. Last Updated: November 12, 2021 Access LiDAR Data Equator is pleased to announce the launch of the Auckland LiDAR dataset in Equator. The Auckland LiDAR data set
Equator · Jul 16, 2026
Equator Launches the Ashburton LiDAR data set Equator provides unprecedented access to centimeters of accuracy, in a user-friendly online design platform. Last Updated: December 01, 2021 Access LiDAR Data Equator is pleased to announce the launch of the Ashburton LiDAR dataset in Equator. The Ashburton, New Zealand LiDAR
