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AI bias & governance panel to spotlight inequality

The summit will examine how automated decisions in hiring, healthcare and banking can amplify bias and leave marginalised Canadians with little recourse.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Physical Security

Canada's patent filings stall despite population boom

Despite a population surge, Canada’s patent count barely moved in 2024, underscoring a widening gap between research and domestic investment.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026

Robotics

Quantum, cloud and cyber take shape in Canadian defence plan

Canada is weaving cyber and quantum tech into its defence plan, betting on research strength despite gaps in sovereign cloud capacity.

By Jake MacAndrew • 6 min read • Sat, 28th Feb 2026

DataCentre infrastructure

Nokia & Hypertec power new Nibi supercomputer in Canada

Nokia and Hypertec have switched on the Nibi supercomputer at Waterloo, expanding SHARCNET's AI and HPC capacity for researchers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Sat, 24th Jan 2026

DataCentre infrastructure

Nokia and Hypertec power new Nibi AI supercomputer

Nokia and Hypertec have deployed the Nibi AI supercomputer at the University of Waterloo, boosting SHARCNET research capacity across Canada.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026

Physical Security

Mila Institute & Inovia launch CAD $138M AI venture fund

The partnership opens the USD $100M Venture Scientist Fund to back over 55 AI-native startups spun out of Canada's leading research labs.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026

Data Science

Soldiers in Tech expands to boost veterans' technology careers

Soldiers in Tech expands in Ontario, offering fully funded tech training and support to veterans and families, boosting careers in cybersecurity, web development, and AI.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2025

Quantum Computing

Quantum for all: Waterloo's team leading open source compute

Waterloo's researchers at Open Quantum Design are pioneering open-source quantum computing tools, making advanced technology accessible to all worldwide.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Sat, 11th Oct 2025

EduTech

Shaping the future of learning and work: A new partnership with the University of Waterloo

Google partners with the University of Waterloo, donating CAD $1 million to advance AI-driven learning and work readiness through a new Google Chair and student labs.

By Mira Lane • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025

Cybersecurity

ESET Canada awards CAD $15,000 to women in cybersecurity

ESET Canada has awarded CAD $15,000 in scholarships to seven women, marking the 10th year of its programme supporting diversity in cybersecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025

Data Privacy

Remote worker monitoring apps raise privacy & cyber risks

University of Waterloo research warns that employee monitoring apps may harm privacy and productivity, as 70% of large firms plan to use such software this year.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025

Global Stories

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Digital Transformation

Vapi raises USD $50 million as calls pass 1 billion

The funding will help Vapi scale its voice AI platform as enterprise demand surges and more than 1 billion calls flow through its agents.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026

EduTech

India and Canada deepen AI ties at Toronto dialogue

India and Canada have deepened AI collaboration in Toronto, mapping joint work on responsible tech ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026

Hyperscale

CloudBees appoints Anuj Kapur as President & CEO

Former Cisco and SAP executive Anuj Kapur appointed as new president and CEO of CloudBees, bringing extensive experience to the enterprise tech sector.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Sat, 6th Aug 2022

Health Technologies

Nanotech brings tough, flexible sensor to life

Engineers at the University of Waterloo have created a silicone/graphene material that can act as a sensor for wearable technologies.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2020

Gaming

'Emotionally evocative' storylines may decrease VR cybersickness

Emotionally evocative storylines in VR can reduce cybersickness, aiding new gamers' immersion and comfort, University of Waterloo researchers discover.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2020