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Canada’s founder community is heading into 2025 facing a reset in how growth and exits are taxed. The federal adjustments to the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) program are prompting early-stage companies to revisit their R&D budgets, particularly the thresholds that determine refundable credits. For many science-based ventures, the change will alter the timing of experiments, hiring, and equipment spending. At the same time, the new Canadian Entrepre

Across Canada, fields once guided by weather patterns and farmer intuition are now informed by streams of digital data. In greenhouses and prairie farms alike, new agri‑tech systems apply artificial intelligence to monitor soil conditions, automate irrigation, and forecast yields. These tools are redefining how climate variation and resource use are managed, translating research into precise, real‑time decisions that make agriculture both more productive and more sustainable.

Across Canada, agriculture is entering a new phase of transformation. In fields from the Prairies to the Maritimes, researchers and entrepreneurs are using data and algorithms as tools of cultivation. Artificial intelligence now supports precision crop management, while connected sensors track soil health, irrigation, and yield forecasts in real time. What was once considered experimental technology has become practical infrastructure for a sector facing growing pressure to p

From remote prairie fields to urban rooftops, Canadian agriculture is undergoing a quiet revolution. Advances in precision technologies and data-driven crop management are helping farmers anticipate changes in weather, water use, and soil conditions with new accuracy. At the same time, vertical farming facilities near major cities are changing what “local food” means, reducing kilometres travelled and extending growing seasons far beyond what climate alone has allowed. Togeth

Across Canada’s farm regions, a quiet technological shift is transforming how food is grown and delivered. Economic pressures, climate variability, and global supply fluctuations have created an urgent need for methods that use fewer resources while maintaining high yields. In response, a new generation of Canadian agritech entrepreneurs is building businesses that turn data into decisions — using digital monitoring, soil analytics, and automation to improve efficiency from s

Across Canada’s agricultural regions, technology is transforming how farmers plan, plant, and protect their crops. As the government and research community look ahead to 2025, food security has become a strategic concern—one that blends climate adaptation with digital innovation. AI-assisted soil mapping now helps producers read their land with new precision, while predictive analytics supports better crop rotation and water use. These tools promise not just efficiency but re

Across Canada, a quiet transformation is taking shape in fields and greenhouses alike. Entrepreneurs and researchers are using digital tools such as artificial intelligence, drones and smart sensors to monitor soil health, predict yields and fine-tune irrigation. These technologies are turning agriculture into a data-driven enterprise — one that reduces waste, conserves water and responds to the realities of a changing climate. What once relied mainly on experience and intuit

Across Canada, a new kind of innovation hub is taking root in Indigenous communities — places where traditional knowledge meets entrepreneurship training and technology access. These centres are helping young leaders connect cultural values with modern business skills, creating ventures grounded in community priorities rather than external models. From renewable energy pilots to local digital platforms, many of these projects reflect a growing confidence in Indigenous-led res

Across Canada, a new generation of entrepreneurs is transforming how healthcare reaches patients. Artificial intelligence now interprets diagnostic images in minutes rather than hours, and virtual platforms are connecting clinicians with remote communities that once faced long travel times for consultations. Behind these changes lies a growing collaboration between academic research and early‑stage companies, blending scientific precision with entrepreneurial drive. Momentum

Canada’s economy is becoming more deeply connected to artificial intelligence, and with that connection comes a renewed focus on digital trust. As new data governance frameworks take shape in 2025, researchers and entrepreneurs are rethinking how information should be collected, secured, and shared. The conversation has moved well beyond cybersecurity as a technical concern; it now touches on transparency, accountability, and the ethical treatment of personal and societal dat