While it’s typically Canadian to not toot our own horn, the country is packed with health-care companies — big and small — with smart solutions to help us live healthier lives. By leveraging technology, including AI, we’re able to better access (and understand) our medical scans, keep a digital eye on our aging loved ones living alone at home, use our smartphone’s camera to detect skin cancer and access trustworthy medical videos rather than Googling symptoms across random sites (and panicking at the misdiagnosis).
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How ventureLAB is helping a Chilean quantum tech startup break into the Canadian market
Being geographically closer to these companies prompted qSquire’s interest in Canada, but they still needed to get a foot in the door. This is what led them to ventureLAB’s Soft Landing program.
Read MoreOntario supports the development of smarter, more sustainable transportation technologies with $1.5M in funding to York Region innovation partner York University through OVIN
The Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN), with support from the Ontario Government, announced $1.5 million in funding to York University and in partnership with Centennial College to support small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups in developing and testing innovative automotive technologies and smart mobility solutions.
Read MoreYork Region provides ventureLAB with $1 million in funding
York Regional Council has reaffirmed its commitment to economic development, innovation and talent across York Region through a $1 million funding agreement with ventureLAB, the Region’s innovation centre.
Read MorePopular Toronto destination becoming test hub for tiny three-wheeled cars built in York Region
Exhibition Place’s sprawling 192-acre site has been selected as the perfect real-world testing ground for the new three-wheeled electric commuter cars, described by SARIT as an “affordable” means of travel that could be used to “ease traffic congestion and solve parking problems” in Toronto.
Read MoreProvince investing $150,000 for the YSpace Northern York Region Hub
The YSpace Northern York Region Hub is a partnership between The Town of Georgina and the Town of East Gwillimbury and York University’s YSpace.
Read MoreHow VCycene creates a cleaner, healthier future for Canadians
Learn how Vcycene, one of ventureLAB’s Hardware Catalyst Initiative companies, is addressing Canada’s significant food waste issue with their innovative cleantech solution.
Read MoreIt’s official, ventureLAB is a Great Place to Work® for the fourth year in a row
ventureLAB is proud to announce that we have been certified as a Great Place to Work® for the Fourth Year in a Row.
Read MoreGovernment of Canada supporting Richmond Hill headquartered Acentury in developing semiconductor technologies for wireless communications
“Acentury is a home-grown Canadian technology company dedicated to the acceleration of research and development for terrestrial and space-based wireless communication systems. Through this funding and project, Acentury will expand its SynMatrix RF filter design platform into the semiconductor industry, which will increase coverage to new RF filter technologies and structures, and position the product for global marketplace adoption.”
Read MoreSemiconductor innovation with Canada Catalyst company, Caliber Interconnects
Learn How Caliber Interconnects, one of ventureLAB’s Canada Catalyst companies, evolved into a powerhouse specializing in semiconductor test services and clean energy solutions.
Read MoreMeet Yihong Qi: Markham-based Pontosense’s CTO and Co-Founder
Pontosense is changing how we monitor ourselves by replacing bulky wearable devices with artificial intelligence and advanced sensors. This change in how biometric data is collected and analyzed may seem like something out of science fiction.
Read MoreYork Region thrives as business hub where talent and opportunity intersect
“Identifying challenges in the business community and taking action to overcome them is the backbone of the 2024 to 2027 Economic Development Action Plan,” said City of Richmond Hill Regional Councillor Joe DiPaola, Chair of the Region’s Planning and Economic Development. “The 2024 to 2027 Action Plan builds on important work already underway to complement our partners’ efforts and drive economic prosperity together.”
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