Ecosystems
Startup scenes in Canada and abroad, policy, talent and diversity.
Ryerson DMZ Launches Advisory Council for Startups
“The DMZ’s advisory council will play an important role in finding strategic and innovative approaches,” says Mohamed Lachemi, Ryerson’s vice-chancellor.
September 28, 2016Canada’s Most Tech-Oriented Economy Must Lead to Survive
Province’s future depends not only on embracing disruptive technology, but also on producing and exporting new ideas, says Ontario Centres for Excellence head Dr. Tom Corr.
September 26, 2016IBM Hub To Support Canadian Tech Job Retention
IBM Innovation space will offer mentoring as well as technical capacity and infrastructure.
September 21, 2016IBM Launches Innovation Space in Toronto
Incubator is focused on startups that harness cognitive computing and cloud technology.
September 21, 2016Quantum Startups Aim to Future-Proof Corporate Security
“Bank encryption will be rendered completely vulnerable when hackers get quantum computing,” one Venture North speaker warned.
September 20, 2016Mega Hackathon Hack the North is Underway
Hack the North is starting this weekend at the Waterloo Engineering School, and developers from across Canada and the world are attending.
September 16, 2016Where to After Peak Silicon Valley?
According to a report by the Silicon Valley Competitiveness and Innovation Project, for the first time since 2011, net domestic migration in Silicon Valley was negative.
September 2, 2016Global Startup Cultures: Looking Beyond Silicon Valley
Ballooning costs make Silicon Valley more a suffocating than an energizing force. If you had the whole world, where would you place your startup?
August 18, 2016Global Startup Cultures – Sub-Saharan Africa
Views on the global startup economy
August 18, 2016Global Startup Cultures – Latin America
Views on the global startup economy
August 18, 2016Global Startup Cultures – Middle East and North Africa
This region’s common language and shared regional history creates camaraderie.
August 18, 2016Global Startup Cultures – India and Pakistan
Young founders in India and Pakistan are craving robust tech ecosystems.
August 18, 2016Global Startup Cultures – Australia and New Zealand
The lands down under are leveraging their laid-back, fun loving approach.
August 18, 2016Global Startup Cultures – East Asia
East Asian tech ecosystems are beginning to embrace ‘meaningful’ failure.
August 18, 2016Global Startup Cultures – North America
Silicon Valley sets the tone for North American startups that thrive on high-spirits and “exalted individualism” in well-supported entrepreneurial ecosystems. While a drive for user growth over revenue…
August 18, 2016Global Startup Cultures – Southeast Asia
Lack of Series A funding and risk aversion in Southeast Asia creates a revenue-seeking culture that burns through cash slowly. Unlike in North America, profit-and-loss spreadsheets are critical…
August 18, 2016Global Startup Cultures – European Union
Europe is not a single state, especially after Brexit. Despite the region’s disparities, European tech ecosystems love collaborating and fostering communities in co-working spaces. Across Europe, the number…
August 18, 2016WSJ: Facebook’s “Diversity Hire” Effort Fails
Incentives for in-house recruiters to bring in “diversity hires” hasn’t led to offers, says Wall Street Journal.
August 17, 2016Survey Shows Harassment Still a Factor for Women in Tech
A total of 63 percent of people surveyed on Twitter say they have seen harassment in their workplace.
August 16, 2016VC Funding and the Culture that Rewards Failure
‘Fail fast, fail often’ is a mantra of tech startups but VCs may need to rethink this approach to reduce their losses
August 8, 2016Frequently Asked Questions
What is a startup ecosystem?
The network of founders, investors, universities, accelerators, large companies and governments in a place that together help new companies start and grow.
Which ecosystems does TechPortfolio cover?
Canadian cities including Toronto, Waterloo, Montréal, Vancouver and Calgary, and international hubs from Silicon Valley to Singapore.
What is the Startup Cultures Across Canada series?
A city-by-city TechPortfolio series profiling how startup communities work across Canada. A companion series, Global Startup Cultures, covers other countries.
Does the section cover diversity and talent?
Yes. The Diversity & Talent subsection covers women in technology, skills gaps and immigration.
How can I suggest an ecosystem story?
Email info@techportfolio.net with the city or community and what is changing there.