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November 26, 2024
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Nov 26, 2024
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Tips for Scaleup CFOs: Managing the growth-phase evolution
November 14, 2024
While many individuals may fit the bill, the CFO of a scaleup will be critical…
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Boast Emerges Victorious in the Second Season of the 2024 TITAN Business Awards
November 12, 2024
Boast’s AI-Driven R&D Tax Credit Solution was recognized for delivering millions in innovation capital to…
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CDAE for Software in Quebec Guide
November 6, 2024
Among the most popular provincial tax credits is Revenu Quebec’s Tax Credit for the Development…
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Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (IDMTC) Guide
November 6, 2024
The Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (IDMTC) is a potential refund offered to businesses across…
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Navigating Growth in Life Sciences with Kumar Erramilli of Acto
October 28, 2024
ACTO is an AI-powered Intelligent Field Excellence (IFE) platform built for Life Sciences that helps…
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2024 State of R&D Benchmark Report Uncovers Top CxO Budgeting Concerns Ahead of 2025
October 24, 2024
Boast found that while CxOs focused on essentials in 2024, they missed out on opportunities…
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Dramatic Leap to Meet Climate Goals with Winston Morton of Climative
October 17, 2024
Building a purpose-driven business isn’t easy. But when you start developing new technology that tackles…
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It Takes More Than Money to Achieve Success with Faisal Khan of FMRK Diagnostics
October 8, 2024
As Faisal Khan learned when he embarked on his entrepreneurial journey, you can’t make assumptions…
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Innovation Week YYC Calgary 2024
September 25, 2024
Join the Boast Team in Calgary, November 13-21 at the Platform Innovation Centre to celebrate…
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SaaS North 2024
September 25, 2024
Join the Boast Team in Ottawa, November 13-14 at the Shaw Centre for Canada's largest…
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Is the VC, startup ecosystem on an upswing in Canada? Signs point to yes
September 24, 2024
More than 800 new technology and software-related startups were launched in Canada during Q1 and…
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Montreal International Game Summit 2024
September 20, 2024
Join the Boast Team in Montreal, October 30-31 at the Marché Bonsecours, located at 350…
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Marching To 100 Million Steps with Trexo Robotics
August 28, 2024
At Trexo, they’re out to create devices that are designed with the user in mind,…
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Everything You Need to Know About SR&ED Tax Credits
August 22, 2024
The Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credit is Canada’s most popular R&D funding…
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CodeLaunch Canada 2024
August 20, 2024
Join Boast as CodeLaunch makes its Canadian debut on August 28th at El Mocambo in…
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Supercharging Mobility Innovation with Francis Beauchamp-Verdon of AWL-E
August 20, 2024
We welcome Francis Beauchamp-Verdon, Co-Founder, VP and Business Development Director at AWL-E, to discuss his…
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Canadian Entrepreneurs Incentive amended in response to Budget 2024, capital gains fallout
August 16, 2024
To appease critics and ensure “innovators and small business owners {...} are rewarded for their…
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More Focus on Fundamentals with Shan Gu of Foci Solutions
August 13, 2024
Today we welcome Shan Gu, Founder & CEO of Foci Solutions, where Shan’s team helps…
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Boast Honored as Two-Time Gold Winner in 2024 Stevie® Awards for Technology Excellence
August 12, 2024
Boast has been named the Gold Winner in the Technical Innovation of the Year and…
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Boast Among Canada’s Top Companies 2024 from FoundersBeta
August 12, 2024
Boast was ranked Number 26 in Canada's 60 Top Companies To Watch as ranked by…
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Insights Beyond Tax Credits with Matt Funk of Boast
August 6, 2024
Boast combines expertise in both tech and tax credits with a genuine interest in government…
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Funding Growth in 2024: Unpacking Capital Gains, VC trends, and strategies for H2
August 1, 2024
How will capital gains inclusion rate changes—and other factors impacting growth funding and investment in…
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Democratizing Startup Funding with Peter-Paul Van Hoeken of FrontFundr
July 24, 2024
At FrontFundr, Peter-Paul Van Hoeken and his team have built the leading equity crowdfunding platform…
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“Platform for Serendipity” with Kristjan Sigurdson of Endeavor Canada
July 18, 2024
At Endeavor Canada, Kristjan Sigurdson connects growth-stage entrepreneurs with resources to scale their businesses and…
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“The Product IS Community” with Neil Weitzman of PORCH
July 10, 2024
As CEO and Co-Founder of PORCH Neil Weitzman is a go-to-market operator who understands that…
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CFOs: Rethinking R&D and capital strategies for H2 2024
July 8, 2024
With the first half of the calendar year over, it’s time to take a look…
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The untapped potential of raising capital from your community
June 28, 2024
Equity crowdfunding enables companies to raise capital from everyone, including non-accredited investors.
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Sourcetable & Boast: Capturing R&D tax credits to build a next-gen spreadsheet
June 26, 2024
With the help of R&D tax credits obtained by partnering with Boast, Sourcetable is making…
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What The Tech Episode 51: “Earned and Learned” with Diraj Perkash Goel of Get Fresh Ventures
June 26, 2024
At Get Fresh Ventures, Diraj and his team have launched over 200 startups onto paths…
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Collision Conference 2024 Part 1: Boast joins tech’s best and brightest in Toronto
June 24, 2024
At Collision Conference, Boast caught up with old friends and new pals to discuss the…
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What The Tech Episode 50: “Just start doing it” with Simon Knauber of Glass Canvas
June 13, 2024
Glass Canvas marries the best-of-breed marketing and sales solutions with the unique needs of churches,…
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What The Tech Episode 49: “Failure can be good!” with Chris Hobbs of TTT Studios
June 7, 2024
Through Chris’ leadership, TTT Studios has grown to become a powerhouse in the Vancouver tech…
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SR&ED 2024: ITCs claimed jumps to $4.4 billion while processing times creep up
June 5, 2024
SR&ED 2024 claims and ITC totals were both up this year, along with lags in…
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CFO Evolution: “Problem-solving” now top skill for financial leadership
May 30, 2024
CFOs are spending more than 4 hours a day on activities that aren’t traditionally considered…
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From Seed to Series A: Navigating the Capital Raise Journey
May 29, 2024
We pulled together an expert panel to help you map a fundraising strategy uniquely suited…
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SR&ED Consultations 2024: More SR&ED for non-CCPCs?
May 29, 2024
As a second round of SR&ED consultations comes to a close, qualification criteria for innovation…
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What The Tech Episode 47: “GPS for your career” with Hamoon Ekhtiari of FutureFit AI
May 22, 2024
As Hamoon explains, to drive the innovation that sets FutureFit AI apart, he needs partners…
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Maximize Your Growth Potential: Get more SR&ED funding, faster, with Boast at Collision 2024
May 17, 2024
Join Boast at Collision Conference 2024 in Toronto at Booth E261 in Hall B.
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Funding Canadian Innovation: Pushback on Capital Gains, OSC exemptions drop, and more
May 14, 2024
Privately funding Canadian innovation could be harder under new capital gains inclusion rates, according to…
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Founder’s Playbook: How to Scale Your Startup
May 13, 2024
We've teamed up with GetFresh Ventures to help Vancouver startups overcome their barriers to funding…
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What The Tech Episode 44: “A true circular economy” with Amanda Horn of Loless Blue Beauty
May 2, 2024
Amanda Horn is the founder of Loless Blue Beauty and a major player in Canada's…
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SR&ED Project vs. Company Project: What does and doesn’t qualify
April 25, 2024
SR&ED projects aim to tackle “scientific or technical advancement” where all the work is in…
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Canada’s Budget 2024: The highs ($600 million to SR&ED) and lows (Capital Gains, open banking)
April 23, 2024
Canada’s Budget 2024 was met with what can diplomatically be described as a mixed bag…
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Boast at INNOVATEwest 2024: Funding (and fun) on the floor in Vancouver
April 22, 2024
The Boast team took to INNOVATEwest in Vancouver to discuss innovation capital and non-dilutive funding.
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U.S and UK partner on AI safety: What does this mean for businesses—and the world?
April 4, 2024
Officials from the US and UK announced an agreement this week to cooperate on testing…
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Ontario Budget 2024: $100 million-plus toward innovation, but is that enough?
April 2, 2024
The 2024 Ontario Budget was tabled last week, featuring more than $100 million in commitments…
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What The Tech Episode 38: “Hustle and get traction” with Roy Pereira of Unified
March 20, 2024
On the latest episode of What The Tech, we welcome to the show self-proclaimed serial…
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SR&ED + IRAP: How to stack innovation funding
March 19, 2024
We’ll break down the key differences and similarities between SR&ED and IRAP and the info…
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Quebec restructures CDAE, CTMM to help fill historic budget deficit
March 17, 2024
For CDAE, the Quebec government will scale up the non-refundable share from 6 percent today…
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What are Materials for SR&ED?
March 5, 2024
The Materials for SR&ED policy categorizes eligible expenses as either Materials Consumed or Materials Transformed…
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CFOs: With 30% drop in EBITDA forecasted, non-dilutive funding becomes critical
February 22, 2024
If the latest warnings from Gartner are correct, CFOs are going to need to boost…
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How can CFOs stretch their R&D budgets further in 2024?
February 16, 2024
Across North America, there are more than $20 billion in R&D tax credits available to…
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What The Tech Episode 33: “Symbiotic Partnerships” with Arctech Accelerate
February 14, 2024
Helping businesses capture fudning drives Tarig Abdellatief, Managing Director of Arctech Accelerate, to work hard…
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SR&ED consultations launch as Canada aims to modernize innovation tax credits
February 1, 2024
Department of Finance is plowing ahead with consultations to improve the banner SR&ED tax credit…
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What an “interest rate freeze” means for business in Canada
January 30, 2024
The Bank of Canada announced last week that they would be freezing interest rates at…
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What The Tech Episode 30: “Getting Back to Fundamentals” with Sean Languedoc
January 24, 2024
Formerly known as Global Talent Accelerator, Outforce transforms outsourcing from a daunting task to a…
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The Ultimate Guide to Non-Dilutive Funding in Canada
January 13, 2024
Canada provides a wealth of innovation funding in the form of tax credits and grants…
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Canada delays CIC, IRAP restructuring until 2026-2027
January 5, 2024
The CIC was originally dreamed up as a Canadian answer to the US DARPA program,…
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Boast’s 2024 SR&ED Qualification Checklist
January 2, 2024
Use our checklist to figure out if the research and development your team is undertaking…
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Boasting about 2023: A Look Back at our community’s biggest wins
December 22, 2023
The highs that Boast’s customers enjoyed throughout 2023 made every second of the ride worthwhile.
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Boast clients now pre-approved for financing their SR&ED refunds
December 15, 2023
Boast can help you tap into your end-of-year SR&ED refunds before your fiscal year has…
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CFOs fear talent shortage, tech disruption heading into 2024
December 14, 2023
CFO adoption of new tools is actually trailing other departments, with 86 still relying primarily…
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Atlantic Canada, Vancouver named global Blue Economy leaders
December 4, 2023
Atlantic Canada’s Blue Economy was ranked eighth globally and third in North America in the…
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What The Tech Episode 22: “Success Through Validation” with Lloyd Bureau and Mina Mekhail
November 28, 2023
Successfully launching a startup begins with market validation to truly understand what shape your product…
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SaaS North 2023: Boast’s highlights from Ottawa
November 20, 2023
The Boast team was on the road again last week to connect with leading tech…
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What The Tech Episode 15: “Stealthy Innovation” with TinyRex Games
October 17, 2023
The team at TinyRex Games are ready to deliver a new take on the narrative-driven…
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What The Tech Episode 13: “Fix the main, key issue” with Taylor from Quack
October 3, 2023
Taylor Del Guidice of Quack got getting going in the startup world by actually experiencing…
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CCI: Officer needed to steer responsible AI strategy
September 26, 2023
The CCI is calling for the creation of a responsible AI framework that features “high…
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What The Tech? Episode 12: “Make Data Accessible” with Josh Gray from Artemis
September 26, 2023
Artemis helps businesses operationalize data in marketing, sales, finance, engineering, revenue, and operations.
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What is a SAFE note?
September 14, 2023
The SAFE note is now among the go-to mechanisms for angel, pre-seed and seed-round fundraising…
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RS&DE & CDAE: Ce que vous devez savoir
September 11, 2023
Ce programme n'est disponible que pour les activités au Québec, il existe des critères d'admissibilité…
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What The Tech Episode 9 with myconverso
September 5, 2023
myConverso has designed a platform that gives professionals the tools to enhance their communication skills…
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What The Tech? Episode 7 with Janelle of York IE
August 21, 2023
York IE supports ambitious entrepreneurs, operators and investors on their quest to innovate and disrupt…
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What are the top markets for tech talent in 2023?
August 3, 2023
Remote work and remote learning both leveled the playing field for access to tech talent,…
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Startupfest 2023: Founders & Innovators from the show in Montreal
July 24, 2023
Another week, another amazing conference for the Boast AI team and our Canadian friends and…
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What The Tech Ep. 5: Learn by Doing – Boast
July 24, 2023
Prior to becoming Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Jane, Trevor Johnston had been running a small…
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Is the US stealing Canada’s cleantech edge?
July 18, 2023
A combination of aggressive funding incentives by the United States and heel-dragging by regulators in…
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What The Tech? Episode 4: “Bookkeeping for Offsets” with Natureblocks
July 9, 2023
Natureblocks Founder and CEO James Davidson first got the idea for his company a few…
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Collision Conference 2023: Recaps from the Boast AI team
July 9, 2023
The Boast AI team was on the floor for this year’s Collision Conference in Toronto…
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What The Tech? Episode 3: “Creative Collisions” with FounderFuel
June 26, 2023
What makes Canada such an exciting place to be an entrepreneur? Aside from innovation funding…
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What The Tech? Bonus Episode: 2023 R&D Trends & Insights Report, Explained
June 23, 2023
Welcome to a very special bonus episode of What The Tech from Boast AI! We’re…
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How do VCs raise capital?
June 22, 2023
Venture capital (VC) plays a huge role in driving innovation across the United States and…
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Stages of Venture Capital Funding, Explained
June 15, 2023
Launching a new product or innovative solution takes more than just vision and brainpower. For…
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What The Tech: Episode 2 “Focus on Innovation” with Patrick Proulx of Knak
June 13, 2023
Before partnering with Boast AI, Patrick Proulx, CTO and CO-Founder of Knak, viewed the SR&ED…
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Should CFOs be leading generative AI adoption?
June 6, 2023
Does the term autonomous finance ring a bell—or maybe an alarm? If you were at…
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What The Tech Episode 1: “Big Fat Checks” with Mehrsa Raeiszadeh of Mintlist
May 31, 2023
Mehrsa Raeiszadeh is no stranger to SR&ED. As the founder of numerous startups—including her latest…
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The State of Venture Capital: Returns hit a slump while cleantech draws interest
May 23, 2023
With bank closures, rumblings of a recession and a race to the debt-ceiling in the…
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Why where you incorporate your startup matters for funding
May 16, 2023
As we recently discussed, accurately qualifying and incorporating your business can have major tax implications.…
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Track R&D, not tax credits
May 11, 2023
One of the questions we hear most when first engaging with customers is How should…
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10 Best AI Tools for Business Productivity
May 10, 2023
It might seem like artificial intelligence is experiencing its heyday, but the most successful businesses…
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AI will have positive impacts on labor, World Economic Forum reports
May 5, 2023
While slow economic growth, inflation and continued anxiety over supply chains remain the most pressing…
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‘Work software’ remains bright spot for venture capital
May 4, 2023
While bank closures may be stealing headlines and fueling uncertainty about the state of lending…
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AI for taxes: What are the risks and rewards?
April 28, 2023
Is there any sector that Artificial Intelligence (AI) can’t transform? If you’re following the headlines…
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What is a CCPC, and what are the benefits?
April 27, 2023
Accurately defining the nature of your business is critical. While this can take many forms—like…
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As AI buzz grows, technologists call for greater regulation
April 25, 2023
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is hardly a new concept, but the buzz around AI and machine…
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What Are the Phases of R&D Projects?
April 20, 2023
Whether you’re a software startup or a manufacturing company, R&D projects are essential to develop…
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US manufacturing investments boom as clean tech tax credits take hold
April 18, 2023
Since the passage of two milestone spending packages in the United States last year, investment…
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What to expect as CRA workers enter legal strike position
April 17, 2023
Deadlines to avoid a strike at the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) are passing fast, as…
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What are Technology Readiness Levels?
April 13, 2023
Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) are a widely-used measure of the technical maturity of a given…
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AI Regulation: What are the rules for using AI to drive innovation?
April 12, 2023
The concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has graduated from science fiction, to novel application to…
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The Triple Threat Approach: Non-VC funding strategies for women founders
April 4, 2023
Businesses led by female founders have been changing the world for generations: From Estee Lauder,…
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Job creep and the expanding role of the CFO
April 3, 2023
A poll of CFOs conducted last spring found that 81 percent believe their day-to-day workload…
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2023 Canadian Federal Budget: The latest
March 28, 2023
Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced the 2023 Federal Budget this week, outlining a bevy…
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3 Types of Research and Development
March 28, 2023
From 2020 to 2022, R&D spending in the US grew from $367.2 to $387.4 billion.…
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5 Steps to Developing a Winning R&D Strategy
March 27, 2023
Benjamin Franklin once said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” The same…
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With IRAP under the CIC, will government finally move at the speed of business?
March 24, 2023
Does Canada have an innovation problem? While The Great White North can proudly tout having…
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How to Build and Manage an R&D Team
March 23, 2023
As a founder, you know that having a rockstar R&D team is what it takes…
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How to manage an unexpected liquidity crunch
March 20, 2023
In the wake of the Silicon Valley Bank receivership and larger speculation around the stability…
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Stop hunting unicorns, and other tips for hiring and keeping tech talent
March 17, 2023
It’s easy to get confused about the current state of the job market, and whether…
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R&D Tax Credit Examples Across Industries (& What to Know Before Filing Your Claim)
March 16, 2023
The R&D tax credit is a valuable source of alternative financing for US companies of…
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The Complete Guide To Finding an SR&ED Consultant
March 15, 2023
Scientific research and experimental development (SR&ED) projects can lead to exciting technological advancements, but they…
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Funding your growth with government grants
March 14, 2023
There are billions of dollars in government grants available at both the federal and provincial level to…
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Building your R&D Capital Strategy
March 14, 2023
Cash is king, and you’re weighing the cost of every dollar spent. How do you…
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The latest on SVB: Updates for Payroll, Canadian startups and more
March 13, 2023
The FDIC announced on Sunday that Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) customers will have access to…
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Silicon Valley Bank: What should founders know and do?
March 10, 2023
Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has officially been closed by the California Department of Financial Protection…
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The Silicon Valley Bank situation, explained
March 10, 2023
An attempt by SIlicon Valley Bank (SVB) to boost its finances via a $1.75 billion…
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How to hire a CFO to scale your startup
March 2, 2023
The average tenure for Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) in North America is shrinking, with 59…
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Funding your startup with government grants
February 28, 2023
There are billions of dollars in government grants available at both the federal and provincial…
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How to Build an R&D Capital Strategy
February 23, 2023
For founders navigating the current startup landscape, cash is king: Every dollar needs to be…
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What can we expect from the Canadian Innovation Corporation?
February 22, 2023
After almost 10 months of anticipation, the Canadian government laid the groundwork for a new…
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4 Tips for Expediting Your SR&ED Return
January 31, 2023
We’re kicking off (and cruising through January) 2023 with one phrase on repeat: Cash is…
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5 Priorities for CEOs Navigating Economic Headwinds in 2023
January 10, 2023
As I reflect on 2022, it was a turbulent year that profoundly impacted the global…
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What Founders Need to Know Before Introducing AI to Their Startups
January 10, 2023
What is the hype around AI? Does it really need large data sets to be…
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The Complete Guide To Finding an SR&ED Consultant
December 2, 2022
Scientific research and experimental development (SR&ED) projects can lead to exciting technological advancements, but they…
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