New Life Sciences Fund and leadership churn reveal continued reset at BDC
Growth Venture Fund leader is out nine months after BDC allocates $1 billion and expands mandate.
The…
Chandrayaan-3 cost less: Indian govt earns Rs. 800 crore selling scrap, surpasses Moon mission budget
The revenue generated from the scrap sale also exceeded the ₹615 crore budget of the Chandrayaan-3 lunar…
Govt Eliminates Service Fees for Online Payments
COLOMBO (News 1st); President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that all service fees for electronic payments to government institutions…
Investissement Québec transforms early-stage program into $200-million VC fund
New Fonds Impulsion will expand support for founders amid declining seed-stage deal flow across the province.
Investissement…
Entrepreneurs face nearly five-year wait for Canada’s Start-up Visa
Once a 12-month process, the SUV has ballooned to 53 months amid concerns about program misuse.
While…
Govt extends UPS enrollment deadline: Low employee response prompts move; check details
The finance ministry on Tuesday extended the deadline to opt in for the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) till…
Mila partners with Hypertec and 5C to launch Sovereign AI Research Hub in Montréal
The Hub aims to develop “frugal AI” with strong value.
Montréal-based artificial intelligence (AI) institute Mila is…
Canada hopes to build a sovereign cloud to counter US dominance. It won’t be easy
The alignment on need for Canadian-controlled infrastructure has not yet been met with a plan to execute.
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BDC pledges $50 million to help women entrepreneurs buy businesses from aging owners
Thrive ETA Fund combines capital, training, and mentorship for women buying firms from retiring business leaders.
As…
Schulich Venture Academy has a “bigger vision” for upskilling Canadian tech startups
After teaching 200 graduates across three cohorts, SVA is ready to expand.
In 2023, York University’s Schulich…