The Next Wave: Female Founders Shaping Canada’s Startup Future
Female founders still receive a fraction of Canada’s venture capital. In 2023, women-led startups secured less than three percent of total…
AirMatrix Maps ‘Roads in the Sky’ to Make Urban Flight Safer
Toronto startup AirMatrix is betting on a future where drones move through cities as predictably as cars on a highway. The company’s…
How to Pitch Your Startup in Canada: Tips for Founders Heading to the Stage
Canada’s pitch season is heating up. Elevate Festival is preparing its stage for women founders to compete for funding. Across the country,…
Elevate Pitch 2025: Canada’s Stage for Women+ Startup Growth
In Canada’s startup ecosystem, visibility can be as valuable as capital. Pitch competitions have become launchpads, offering founders not only…
Dr. Adeola Olubamiji: A Trailblazer Forging New Paths for Black Innovators in Canada
Born in Ibadan, Nigeria in 1985, Dr. Adeola Olubamiji grew up in a family facing deep financial hardship. By the age of 10, she was selling…
Fall 2025: Canada’s Black Tech Events That Demand Your Attendance
Canada’s Black tech ecosystem is building real momentum this fall. From capital‑raising platforms to academic fellowships, a wave of events…
BFN Demo Day 2025: Showcasing Black Innovation and $50K in Startup Prizes This October
The Black Founders Network (BFN prepares to host its annual Demo Day on October 17, 2025, bringing together Black entrepreneurs from across…
Curtis Carmichael Creates AI Tool That Spots Struggling Students in Real-Time Before Report Cards
Curtis Carmichael almost got kicked out of school as a troubled teenager in Toronto’s housing projects. Today, his EdTech…
Canadian AI Startup OneCliq Sells to Market Research Giant for Emotional Data Technology
Two Canadian siblings just turned their emotional AI startup into a major exit. OneCliq, founded by Tanika McLeod and Nathan Knight, has been…
Techsoma Canada Launches Editorial Mission to Spotlight Black Founders
Techsoma Canada is making a commitment. Starting now, our editorial mission is to spotlight Black founders and Black-owned tech startups…