Ecosystems
Startup scenes in Canada and abroad, policy, talent and diversity.
Incubator Connects Startups to AI
Qualified Ontario tech startups hope to benefit from a new public-private sector funding program meant to help them use advanced computing technologies including artificial intelligence to grow their businesses. The program is part of the province’s efforts to create jobs and foster the development of globally competitive technologies.
March 31, 2016Startup Conversation in Social Media Follows The Money To India
Optimism over economic reforms by India’s Narendra Modi give the world’s second most populous country a big presence in social media chatter worldwide.
March 31, 2016EU Struggles to Unlock Value of a Digital Single Market
The European Commission recently passed the halfway mark in a plan to help revitalize the region’s economy by allowing freer digital trade, an initiative the executive body claims could unleash €415 billion ($466.9 billion) in economic growth through streaming, online shopping, and cloud computing by the end of this decade.
March 31, 2016Shopify Takes Vacant BlackBerry Throne—And What’s Next for Ontario
After the implosion of Nortel and the missteps of Blackberry, Canada wasn’t exactly a symbol of tech success. Ottawa-based Shopify’s IPO offered a chance to restore some faith in the country’s innovation capability. A free-fall in the price of oil, which was about wipe out tens of thousands of jobs in the energy sector, raised the stakes even higher.
March 31, 2016We’re Calling It: Startups Have Ended the Industrial Era
The world’s economic map is being redrawn. Industries dominant since the 19th century with support from government institutions and political alliances are now a drag on the global economy. Meanwhile, tech startups — disregarded by many of the bureaucracies and political offices that perpetuated the old industrial order — are creating growth.
March 31, 2016VIDEO: Military Experience Powers Tel Aviv Startup Ecosystem
With more startups per capita than anywhere in the world, Tel Aviv is consistently ranked among the world's leading tech cities, making it a formidable competitor to Silicon Valley, London and Berlin.
March 31, 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.