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Mitacs launches postdoc awards to boost tech commercialisation
Today
Mitacs unveils CAD $170,000 global postdoc fellowships to lure top researchers to Canada and speed commercialisation of advanced tech.
Bizcap names Rebecca del Rio Deputy CEO for APAC
Yesterday
Bizcap appoints long-time executive Rebecca del Rio as Deputy CEO for APAC, expanding her leadership as the lender accelerates global growth.
Nexxen & Tubi expand programmatic streaming in Australia
Yesterday
Nexxen links with Tubi and News Australia to open programmatic access to Tubi’s free ad-supported streaming inventory for local brands.
Canada launches CAD $92M quantum tech defence initiative
Yesterday
Canada unveils new quantum tech scheme to bolster defence, keep top firms at home and turn early research gains into strategic clout.
Aiimi deploys workplace AI for CANDU nuclear reactors
Yesterday
UK AI firm Aiimi signs three-year deal to deploy workplace AI across Candu nuclear reactor design and maintenance teams in Canada.
NATO backs Avivo’s universal blood tech in DIANA 2026
Yesterday
NATO selects Vancouver’s Avivo for its 2026 DIANA cohort, backing enzyme tech to convert donated blood into universal type O ECO-Blood.
University of York picks Workday in major systems revamp
Last week
University of York selects Workday to replace dozens of legacy HR and finance systems with a single AI-driven cloud platform.
Oracle brings Database@Google Cloud service to Canada
Last week
Oracle has launched its Database@Google Cloud service in Montreal and Toronto, targeting Canadian multicloud and data sovereignty needs.
Demand Spring & Brandlight partner on AI search visibility
Last week
The two firms launch a joint AI search visibility service to help B2B brands shape how LLMs describe and surface them as people switch away from search engines.
US banks dominate AI patents as Europe falls behind
Last week
US banks tighten grip on AI patents in finance, with a small North American elite racing ahead as European rivals fall further behind.
Trend Micro honours Vantage Markets for cybersecurity innovation
Last week
Trend Micro names Vantage Markets a 2025 Global Customer Awards innovator, spotlighting creative cybersecurity use across sectors worldwide.
Australian firms exposed as vendor cyber risk grows
Last week
Australian organisations face mounting cyber risk as vendor networks outgrow weak third party controls, with 99% hit by supply chain breaches.
Canada & UK sign new MOU on AI, quantum, digital partnerships
Last week
Canada and the UK have struck a new digital pact to deepen cooperation on AI safety, quantum communications and public-sector tech.
Telus health program to support mobile clinic in Montreal
Last week
A second mobile health clinic is hitting Montreal’s streets to double vital care and support for the city’s growing homeless population.
SMEs fight RBA plan to outlaw card surcharges
Last week
Australian SMEs step up a campaign against the RBA’s proposed blanket ban on card surcharges, warning it will lift prices for all shoppers.
New coalition to steer Canada’s digital infrastructure
Last week
Tech giants and data centre groups form a national coalition to steer Canada’s digital infrastructure, AI growth and investment strategy.
Intel unveils Canada laptop guide with game giveaway
Last week
Intel launches a Canada laptop guide from CAD $399.99 to CAD $2,199.99, bundling select gaming models with a free blockbuster PC title.
Canada & Germany forge Digital Alliance on AI, quantum
Last week
Canada and Germany launch a Digital Alliance to deepen ties on AI, quantum tech and digital infrastructure, targeting higher productivity.
Canadian CIOs juggle AI gains with shadow AI risks
Last week
Canadian CIOs speed up AI adoption for productivity gains while racing to rein in shadow AI and meet strict data sovereignty demands.
ServiceNow to invest CAD $110 million in Canadian AI
Last week
ServiceNow to pour CAD $110 million into Canadian AI, building local infrastructure, a Centre of Excellence and 100 skilled jobs.