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[1/2] 1 week left to apply!
The Critical Technology Initiatives (CTI) is calling on Ontario’s not‑for‑profit innovators to apply and help accelerate the development, adoption, and commercialization of critical technologies.
The Critical Technology Initiatives (CTI) is calling on Ontario’s not‑for‑profit innovators to apply and help accelerate the development, adoption, and commercialization of critical technologies.
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Ontario Innovation retweeted
[1/2] Ontario is boosting innovation through the Critical Technology Initiatives (CTI), and calling on not‑for‑profit organizations to lead the charge.
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[1/2] The Critical Technology Initiatives (CTI) is now accepting applications from Ontario-based not‑for‑profits supporting the development, adoption, and commercialization of critical technologies in key sectors.
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[1/2] Through the Critical Technology Initiatives (CTI), Ontario is accelerating innovation.
If your organization helps SMEs develop, commercialize, or adopt critical technologies in key sectors, this is your chance to make a province‑wide impact.
If your organization helps SMEs develop, commercialize, or adopt critical technologies in key sectors, this is your chance to make a province‑wide impact.
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Toronto’s FinTech firm @Wealthsimple has been recognized for its “transformative impact” on Canadian financial services in 2025.
.@ElevateTechCA CEO @LisaZarzeczny said @Wealthsimple was chosen partly for its commitment to bringing sophisticated financial tools to the masses through technology.
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Toronto AI company @cohere has reached $325M CAD in annual recurring revenue, surpassing its targets.
.@cohere reportedly soars past revenue target with $240-million USD in annual recurring revenue. #CDNtech
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Toronto’s healthtech company ‘Science&Humans’ secures $10M CAD in funding. The company provides software that gives people digital access to personalized treatment for hormone health imbalances.
After seven years of bootstrapping, telemedicine platform Science&Humans has turned to #VC, raising $10 million as patients increasingly seek treatment for things like weight management, hair growth, and sexual health.
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Toronto’s @portageinvest raises $389M CAD to oversee fintech assets of US VC firm @p72vc in $389M CAD continuation vehicle.
.@portageinvest is expanding its investment strategy with an agreement to oversee the #FinTech assets of American #VC firm @p72vc, which is backed by @GoldmanSachs and @StevenACohen2.
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Toronto-based @KeplerComms has become the first company in the world to launch a low‑earth orbit satellite system on an optical relay network.
With the successful launch, @KeplerComms is now the first company in the world to deploy a low-earth orbit satellite system based on an optical relay network, beating out similar projects from big names like @amazon and @Starlink.
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Toronto’s @CyclicMaterials secured $103M CAD to scale rare earth recycling across US, EU, expand R&D in Canada, with sourced inputs for AI, defense, robotics, EVs, manufacturing.
Cleantech company Cyclic Materials has closed a $75 million USD Series C round, to fund its recycling of rare earth elements. betakit.com/cyclic-materia…
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Toronto-based @Waabi_ai raises $1.02B CAD, largest Canadian tech raise, advancing autonomous trucking & entering robotaxis market.
Years after leaving @Uber, @RaquelUrtasun is once again developing robo-taxis with the ride-hailing giant, after the largest funding round in #CDNTech history.
“Self-driving is happening,” the @Waabi_ai founder told us. “The technology is ready now."
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TO’s @1Password hit $400M USD annual recurring revenue.
.@1Password CEO David Faugno says the company "could be public today."
The cybersecurity software company passed $400 million USD in ARR this year after a significant executive shakeup, and is now prepping for its #AI era (and perhaps a potential IPO?)
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Ottawa’s @augmentt_com secures $18M to enhance cybersecurity tools for managed service providers.
.@augmentt_com, co-founded by former @Nable leaders @derikbelair and Gavin Garbutt, has closed an $18M Series A round. The #SaaS company specializes in security automation for managed service providers.
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TO’s myAbode acquired @firstlistco, integrates exclusive realtor listing tools and explores AI-driven solutions.
Real estate tech platform myAbode has acquired @firstlistco, a listing tool for real estate agents and is adding the Toronto firm’s co-founders Derek Hooper and @andrewpaliga to its executive team. betakit.com/real-estate-pl…
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Canada backs TO’ quantum leader @XanaduAI with up to $23M to build a fault-tolerant quantum computer.
The feds will give 4 Canadian quantum firms—@XanaduAI, Nord Quantique, Photonic, and @anyonsys up to $23 million each as part of a new program meant to keep the companies in Canada.
Stay tuned to BetaKit for more from this developing story.
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Toronto’s @cybrid_xyz closes $10M USD Series A round to bring stablecoins to the business mainstream.
Toronto-based payments startup Cybrid has raised a $10-million USD Series A round to bring its stablecoin payment infrastructure to more enterprise clients, including Canada’s financial institutions.
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Toronto’s @transcrypts_,founded at @UTSC, raises $20M to expand blockchain record verification in Toronto.
🚨 Funding news: Canadian-founded blockchain startup @transcrypts_ has raised ~$20 million CAD in seed funding.
📊 Today:
• 4M+ users
• 450+ enterprise customers
• HIPAA-certified in the U.S.
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Toronto’s @Wealthsimple doubles valuation to $10B with a $750M raise, led by Dragoneer, GIC, CPP.
Toronto #FinTech firm @Wealthsimple hits $10-billion valuation in new round backed by Dragoneer, GIC, @cppinvestments. #CDNtech betakit.com/wealthsimple-h…
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Toronto’s @radicalvcfund, known for backing Cohere and Waabi, closed +$900M fund to invest in early-stage AI.
Radical Ventures closes $650-million early-stage AI fund theglobeandmail.com/business/artic…
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.@ip_ontario released a free online IP Toolkit to help Ontario entrepreneurs and researchers better understand and use IP.
NEWS RELEASE: Ontario launches free IP education tools to help businesses innovate and grow
We have launched a practical online platform designed to help Ontario-based entrepreneurs and researchers better understand and use #IP to achieve their business goals. Freely available e province.
Learn more: ip-ontario.ca/news/ontario-l…
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