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Velocity (UW Incubator) · Oct 4, 2026
At the latest Velocity Pitch Competition, alumni and business leaders turned two-minute pitches into investor meetings, introductions and next steps
ACTO · Oct 1, 2026
ACTO Named a Luminary in Everest Group’s 2026 Agentic AI in Life Sciences Commercial Innovation Watch ACTO has been named a Luminary in Everest Group’s Innovation Watch: Agentic AI in Life Sciences Commercial 2026, an assessment of 22 agentic AI product and platform providers serving Life Sciences commercial organizations. The report explores how agentic AI is being applied across product ... R…
ACTO · Oct 1, 2026
Recognition highlights ACTO’s role-based SuperAgents, cross-platform orchestration, and Life Sciences-focused approach to governed agentic AI TORONTO and NEW YORK–October 5, 2026 — ACTO, uniting human intelligence with empathetic AI in Life Sciences, today announced that it has been named a Luminary in Everest Group’s Innovation Watch: Agentic AI in Life Sciences Commercial 2026, a global asses…
Torrin Leonard · Oct 1, 2026
Harvest raised my parents' time tracking bill to $28,800 a year. I moved their company to Kimai, an open source tracker, on our own server in one afternoon.
Evercloak · Oct 1, 2026
Evercloak, a Canadian advanced materials company developing next-generation solutions forenergy-efficient cooling, is pleased to announce that it is receiving advisory services and up tonearly $2 million CAD in funding through the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) Clean Technology initiative to support the continueddevelopment and scale-up of …
Version One Ventures · Oct 1, 2026
Somehow, we’re already heading into the final stretch of 2026 (where did the year go?). This past quarter brought a lot of momentum across the Version One family — from new investments and product launches to some very well-deserved recognition. As always, this is just a snapshot of what we can share publicly (there’s plenty […]
Startup Barn · Oct 1, 2026
Tech Week lit up every venue in the region, and the rest of the month didn’t let up either.
CHAR Technologies · Oct 1, 2026
Dear Shareholders, Today is a momentous day for CHAR Tech, and I want to take a moment to thank you for your support of, and belief in, our mission and our business. This morning we announced the substantial completion of Phase 1 mechanical and electrical construction at our Thorold Renewable Energy Facility. Thorold is the first commercial-scale high temperature pyrolysis plant in the world bu…
CHAR Technologies · Oct 1, 2026
Construction of Phase 1, the Thorold Facility’s first commercial-scale biocarbon production line, has reached mechanical and electrical substantial completion, clearing the way for the Facility’s transition to commercial operations The Thorold Facility now moves into end-to-end commissioning, with commercial ramp-up targeted through October with production and revenue increasing through calenda…
Torrin Leonard · Sep 30, 2026
I rebranded KWBuilds as Builderloo. It lists Waterloo Region startups and events, it has a forum for posting what you're building, and The Weekly is back.
Bartesian · Sep 30, 2026
Cocktail lovers across the UK, it’s time to raise a glass! Bartesian is officially expanding its library with an exciting new addition crafted specifically for our British fans: the Gin Basil Smash. Crisp, vibrant, and undeniably refreshing, the Gin Basil Smash combines the botanicals of premium gin with the bright, herbaceous kick of fresh basil and a hint of tart citrus. It’s a modern classic…
Euna Solutions · Sep 30, 2026
Recognition highlights Euna’s expanding collaboration with AWS to advance cloud modernization and AI innovation for the public sector. ATLANTA & TORONTO — September 30, 2026 — Euna Solutions®, a leading provider of purpose-built, cloud-based software for the public sector, today announced that it has been named a 2026 AWS Champion, marking the second consecutive year the company […]
BetaKit (National) · Sep 29, 2026
Toronto-based firm provides plasma measurement systems for fusion companies. The post Ex-General Fusion employee raises $4 million USD for fusion diagnostics startup Daedal first appeared on BetaKit.
Euna Solutions · Sep 29, 2026
Certification gives Texas public agencies and higher education institutions a qualified path to adopt Euna’s on-contract procurement marketplace. ATLANTA & TORONTO — September 29, 2026 — Euna Solutions®, a leading provider of purpose-built, cloud-based software for the public sector, today announced that Euna Procurement’s Marketplace and Invoicing modules have achieved Texas Risk and Authoriza…
The Weekly · Sep 28, 2026
Region of Waterloo tech this week: 30 new roles, 18 events, 2 new companies.
The Cora Group · Sep 28, 2026
Tenant Community Comes Together to Support the Food Bank of Waterloo Region At The Cora Group, we believe that thriving workplaces help create thriving communities. This year, our tenants once again demonstrated the incredible impact of collective giving through our annual Food Drive in support of the Food Bank of Waterloo Region. Thanks to the […]
Radical Ventures · Sep 28, 2026
Radical Ventures recently announced our lead investment in Mantic‘s $25M seed round. Mantic is building AI forecasting systems that now outperform the best humans at predicting the future, systems that are helping financial institutions and large enterprises make their most important decisions. Every major decision rests on a forecast. An investment committee evaluating an acquisition, […]
BetaKit (National) · Sep 28, 2026
Toronto software firm has struggled to bounce back from COVID-19 and high debt burden. The post ThoughtWire explores sale after debt-fuelled growth strategy fails first appeared on BetaKit.
Startup Barn · Sep 28, 2026
A full week as we settle into autumn — a big Monday night, a packed Wednesday, and a curated lunch to close it out.
Float · Sep 28, 2026
Learn about Float's commitment to security and trust with our recent SOC 2 Type 1 compliance audit and new spend control features.
Velocity (UW Incubator) · Sep 27, 2026
Founded by Dr. Morteza Ahmadi, the Velocity company will use the funding to finalize its device design, launch pilot-scale manufacturing in Ontario and collect real-world clinical data.
Torrin Leonard · Sep 26, 2026
Claude Code keeps sneaking metaphors into my comments, and markdown rules didn't stop it. So a small decision model called Jev now checks every commit against my rules.
CTV News Kitchener · Sep 25, 2026
Dijilele is using digital technology to give acoustic instruments greater range.
Encircle · Sep 25, 2026
Encircle places No. 118 spot on The Globe and Mail’s … Continued
