Sleep tech startup Smart Nora files for bankruptcy after tariffs derail product launch and fundraising attempts
Investors turned away from hardware startups, creating a funding gap that couldn’t be bridged in time, CEO says.
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Canadian drone maker ZenaTech expands US presence “earlier than expected” in response to Trump policies
Toronto-based company says it is now “dramatically easier and faster” for American drone companies to sell directly to…
Flo shutters Shawinigan EV charger plant, lays off 80 employees citing trade tensions and shifting political dynamics
CEO believes the move is “a responsible step” toward profitability.
Cobionix secures $4.1 million to commercialize its collaborative medical robot
Funding to support pilot projects that move CODI the robot “from bench to bedside.”
Tenstorrent acquires Blue Cheetah to bring more chip design in-house
AI chipmaker had been licensing Blue Cheetah’s technology since last year.
Feds back startup OCCAM’s Technologies as part of $21.5-million Alberta carbon capture investment
Natural Resources Canada selects five companies that responded to call for carbon capture proposals.
Kardium closes $340 million CAD to secure regulatory approval, expand manufacturing for atrial fibrillation heart device
BC medtech company gears up for targeted commercial launch later this year.
D-Wave sells $400 million USD in common shares to fund acquisitions, working capital
Quantum computing firm joins competitors in selling stock for third time since December.
Nvidia acquires Canadian AI efficiency startup CentML
Nvidia rival AMD also acquired Canadian AI firm Untether earlier this month.
This time, Eric Migicovsky won’t let anything get in his way
A decade after the death of Pebble, the company’s founder is still chasing his dream smartwatch.
“Light, tight, right” regulation: Minister Evan Solomon unpacks how Canada plans to support domestic AI and quantum computing
Solomon says Canada must keep quantum industry and IP in Canada at CDL Super Session talk.
“The end of the era of human data”: AI experts discuss new frontiers at CDL Super Session
Canadian leaders unpack next-gen AI training, bionic tech, and quantum consciousness theory at Toronto Tech Week.
Waabi’s Raquel Urtasun calls for Canada to “wake up” to physical AI revolution at Homecoming
CEO of autonomous trucking startup said the country needs regulatory frameworks.
Rahul Goel wants to give Canada its Apollo moment
Markham-based NordSpace is prepping for Canada’s sovereign space future.
Photonic to open UK quantum R&D centre to aid international expansion
BC quantum computing startup already has backers on both sides of the Atlantic.