London and Southwestern Ontario will recover from COVID-19. It will take time, and we will face many unprecedented challenges along the way. We are resilient, as Canadians, as a community, and as an innovation economy, and we will come back from this global crisis. To ensure that happens, we need industry and government partners to continue…
From closing campus doors to opening up online forums, academia has been running at top speed to shift to a new normal in the midst of a pandemic. With physical distancing practices in full effect, the classroom has gone virtual. This is familiar territory for Sarnia-based startup, Online & Digital Education Academy (ODEA), who has…
COVID-19 has forced Canadian healthcare to adapt at an unprecedented rate, creating an opportunity for new solutions and technologies to drive better crisis responses and outcomes. With innovators leading the dialogue, the haze is finally beginning to clear on the next steps to tackle the global coronavirus outbreak; out of the chaos, measured innovation emerges.…
Virtual reality has unveiled new layers to rediscover industries. From gaming to training, it’s this limitless mentality that London, Ontario’s EXAR Studios is leveraging to enable healing for an aging population. “Virtual reality technology has so many use-cases beyond entertainment. No matter if you’re an architect, musician, creative, or just want to shoot some zombies,…
This resource was last updated on April 2, 2020. We’ll continue to update it as new information and resources emerge. In a time of uncertainty, collective precautionary measures help us to flatten the curve in hopes of minimizing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). But self-quarantine and social distancing may demand a shift in your company’s…
Imagine being able to bring in great new hires — whose competencies have been vetted, with fresh ideas and bright eyes — into project-based roles to fill your company’s timely and specific needs? That’s what Autodata uncovered partnering with Western’s internship program over ten years ago, and continues to find with each new class of…
Contrary to popular belief, there is room for all of us at the top. On March 4, organizational leaders and community champions will gather in pursuit of building a stronger, equitable business landscape in Southwestern Ontario. TechAlliance, Pillar Nonprofit Network and SWO Angels, are thrilled to welcome learning architect, entrepreneur and renowned speaker, Dr. Rumeet…
Since 2003, Valhalla Angels have collectively completed 270+ investment deals valued at over $70 million. This Western Canada angel network, with chapters in Calgary, Edmonton, Kelowna and Vancouver, is one of the most active groups of its kind in Canada and touts the 2018 and 2019 Angel of the Year recognition within its network. We…
The path to building a successful business can get muddied as you see your startup grow. Whether you’re hoping to add to your team, launch a product into the world, or scale your business, there are numerous funding options available to you. Some options dilute your ownership, and some don’t. But there are strategic reasons…
Southwestern Ontario companies continue to innovate and expand, and we’ve rounded up a list of some of the region’s most exciting opportunities, from game development studios to cleantech ventures. 1Password: Make security simple for internet users everywhere. BetaKit just called 1Password one to watch, so we’d highly recommend taking a look at their Go Developer…