“The most rewarding part is seeing that people are excited to use our technology. I love that.”
Colyn Munn, Chief Technical Officer at Halifax-based Emagix, shares what it's like to work at a health tech company developing a non-invasive method to detect retinal diseases.
Artificial intelligence is already playing a background role in our healthcare system, but it's not without a dose of cautious optimism.
We asked experts from the University of Toronto, June Health and the Canadian Medical Association to weigh in on this topic.
What piques your interest: Smart clothing that monitors health vitals? How about technology that can make AI usage less energy intensive? Or perhaps a company that's helping robots feel objects just like human touch?
Explore the exciting job opportunities available now.
Long wait times put further backlog on Canada's already-strained healthcare system.
Home diagnostic solutions are helping free up waiting rooms while improving patient outcomes.
Read more in Hospital News.
Out now in Hospital News, the first issue of our Building Biotech series, where experts highlight the challenges facing Canadian biotech firms, and what needs to happen in order to help our biotech ecosystem realize its full potential.
No family doctor? No problem.
Learn how Toronto-based KixCare is helping children get access to a doctor from home, easing the burden on our country's notoriously crowded emergency departments.
CoeusAI's AI and machine-learning software will help locate and develop offshore renewables in the North Sea. Read more about this in our latest Tech Update, including news from BioLabs, Viridis, CarbonRun, Friendlier, Cheelcare and more.
Dyes are found in so many products, but the lingering, harmful effects are widespread. In our latest Solve for X episode, Macarena Cataldo, CEO of Viridis Research, explains how our world’s most underserved communities are paying the price of reckless manufacturing practices.
In the latest episode of MaRS podcast Solve for X, host Manjula Selvarajah speaks with CEO Macarena Cataldo about the long-lasting effects of fast fashion and her company's solution to remove harmful contaminants before they even reach the water.
Learn how Tinybox Systems is helping to bring housing to Canada's north — a solution that's quick to build, more affordable and designed to withstand harsh Arctic conditions.
Tomorrow's MaRS Mornings session will explore the concerning link between housing insecurity and poor health outcomes. Get your tickets now, and we'll see you first thing tomorrow morning.
“Companies should re-evaluate their IP strategy often — almost every two months.” MaRS volunteer advisor Anthony de Fazekas shares his expertise in our latest Boss Moves column, which explores the tricky topic of data and IP agreements for AI founders.
Should access to housing be treated as a medical necessity? Meet the doctor who's making the case.
Next Thursday, February 26, join us at our MaRS Mornings, and learn about the link between housing insecurity and poor health outcomes.
If you're looking for a new opportunity in Canada's tech scene, look no further. Explore the 11 startups hiring now.
Featuring Gatik, GHGSAT, Litmus, Cloud DX, Unyte Health, Homewise, OneLocal, Perch, Uncanny Owl, Vention and Xanadu.
Toronto-based Cyclic Materials is working to meet the growing demand for rare earth elements with its mining-free solution. Read our interview with the company's CEO, along with other big news from CURA, Cyder, Kiwi Charge, Tinybox and Birdseye in our Tech Update.
Canada is among the top ten markets for e-commerce, but what happens when even a fraction of those items are returned?
Learn how Toronto-based GoBolt is optimizing the returns process, and in turn, lightening the load for both retailers and the environment.
On Thursday, February 26, our next MaRS Mornings will explore the topic of housing as healthcare.
Tickets are on sale now and going fast — secure your spot today.
Today, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we celebrate Annie Dahan, founder and CEO of Seacork Studio, which turns destructive aquatic plants into sustainable acoustic panels.
Take a deep dive into how west coast startup Seacork is creating sustainable acoustic panels from a surprisingly abundant source: seaweed.
For Intrepid Labs to effectively scale, the company needed its lab and office space to grow as well. Learn how the Toronto-based venture found a flexible hub to help expand its solution that uses AI to speed up drug formulation.
Introducing Building Biotech: A new series where experts across Canada's health ecosystem share their insights on what it will take to ensure our country's brightest biotech solutions are developed, tested and commercialized here at home.
Artificial intelligence is playing a more predominant role in helping patients advocate for their health and how doctors provide care. But how can our healthcare system build trust in this technology, without being over-reliant?
Experts across the innovation ecosystem weigh in on the news that Y Combinator will no longer invest in Canadian-registered ventures.
Are the headlines worth the worry? Or is this a stern wake up-call? Read their perspectives and insights.
If you're looking for a role in climate, health, finance or software tech, explore the Canadian ventures hiring now!
Featuring CoLab, Jule, Klir, Electric Effect, Maple, Verto Health, Borrowell, Loop Financial, VoPay, Loopio, Top Hat and TRIYO.
EDC's VP and chief economist weighs in on cross-border tension, Xatoms makes a splash in Davos, and other news from Tewari De-Ox Systems, Brickeye, Cyclic Materials and more. Get the latest in our tech update.
Solving a kibble conundrum: ALT-PRO Advantage founder Sofia Bonilla shares how she developed a more sustainable pet food, with all the nutritional benefits you'd want in your dog's food bowl. (Just ask her 140-pound dog, Snoofy the Newfie).
Could over-reliance on AI-driven tech be a distraction from taking meaningful, tangible action on the world's pressing problems?
In our latest episode of Solve for X, host Manjula Selvarajah speaks with astrophysicist and author Adam Becker to answer this question.
The opportunities to meet climate goals are plenty. Tyler Hamilton, senior director of climate at MaRS, lists out what Canada needs to work toward this year to ensure a sustainable future for our country and our planet.
