Optimotive making autonomous systems a vital part of daily operations in challenging outdoor environments

The company has raised $2M USD in an oversubscribed seed round, driven by strong interest in its fleet of advanced autonomous robots for extreme environments. This investment will accelerate the company’s mission to further automate the outdoor construction workforce and support the launch of two new groundbreaking robots designed to enhance efficiency, data capture, and safety across outdoor industrial sites.

WEtech Alliance continues partnership with Boundless Accelerator to deliver the third cohort of the i.d.e.a. Fund

A part of a larger $5.2 million-investment for Boundless Accelerator, delivered by FedDev Ontario, this support will enable i.d.e.a. Fund to launch a third cohort of its important programming, in partnership with five Regional Innovation Centres (RIC) partners. Applications for Cohort 3 are open now! DETAILS

CarbonOne secures seed funding to advance carbon accounting & reporting for food & beverage brands

i.d.e.a. Fund-supported company CarbonOne's technology represents the next generation of carbon intelligence platforms. It allows any Food & Beverage brand to easily measure and understand its carbon footprint, share it with stakeholders, and accelerate Net Zero efforts. All at a fraction of the cost and time to traditional approaches. DETAILS

Researchers partner to advance sustainable electric vehicles

A partnership with automotive powertrain manufacturer Vitesco Technologies will see researchers at the University of Windsor develop a more environmentally sustainable and economically viable motor for electric vehicles. DETAILS

'Come and be part of the movement': St. Clair College's Research and Innovation department issues call for collaboration

When Dr. Karamjeet Dhillon first walked the hallways of St. Clair College, she would often overhear corridor conversations between colleagues, who were discussing great ideas but needed assistance bringing them to life. DETAILS

More Tech & Innovation News:

• Kickoff of 2024 Future Mobility Challenge
• NEO partners with University of Windsor to advance EV battery technologies
• Lab to Launch: The Fast-Track from Research to Start-up
• Biz X Magazine - September 2024
• Check out even more tech & innovation news HERE

Tech Connect Meetup: TechHaus Edition (Sep 25)

Are you involved or looking to get involved in the Windsor-Essex tech scene? Join WEtech Alliance, partners, and members of the regional tech community for the Tech Connect Meetup, powered by TekSavvy, at Heimat located in Windsor's vibrant Ford City district.

i.d.e.a. Fund Cohort 3 Information Session #2 (Sep 19)

Join us for our second virtual information session to learn more about this exciting program! There will be an opportunity for live Q&A with the i.d.e.a. Fund team during the dedicated Q&A period. DETAILS

Maximizing Your Trade Show ROI (Sep 25)

This workshop is designed to help participants maximize the return on their trade show investment by reviewing best practices in planning and exhibiting at B2B trade shows. Participants will be guided in building their trade show plan for the following year by using a practical step-by-step framework. DETAILS

Hackforge: Tech Project Showcase Night (Sep 26)

Attendees will have the opportunity to demo a project that they’re working on to get feedback, find collaborators, or simply show off! Projects do not have to be complete, complex, or specifically related to software development. DETAILS

Innovation Blueprint Sessions (Oct 2, Oct 24, & Nov 21)

Learn about the power of a growth mindset and how it can fuel your entrepreneurial journey. Uncover the key steps to defining the problem your idea solves and describing the value it delivers. Find out how to stand out from the competition and assess market sizing for your idea. Get the lowdown on what an MVP is and why it’s crucial to launching your idea. DETAILS

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More Tech Events:

• Hackforge: WindsorEssex Cycling V2 Launch (Sep 19)
• Women Driven Mobility YQG Breakfast 2024 (Oct 17)
• SAVE THE DATE: Chatham-Kent Business Summit (Oct 21)
• SAVE THE DATE: Windsor-Essex GDG DevFest 2024 (Nov 16)
• Upcoming Hackforge Events
• Check out even more Tech Events HERE

Tech Connect Thursday: A Spotlight on Careers in Data Analytics

Join us for an engaging discussion with Andrew Vendrasco, Manager of Business Intelligence and Analytics at Libro Credit Union, who will share insights into the company’s foundational principles and its ongoing commitment to leveraging data for impactful decision-making. Get a firsthand look at what it’s like to work in the evolving field of business intelligence within a leading regional fintech company and explore career opportunities available in data analytics and business intelligence.

Top employers participate in local Career Fair attracting thousands of eager job seekers from across Windsor-Essex

With billions of dollars in recent investment across Windsor-Essex and available job postings on the rise, it is now more important than ever to have a strategy and tools in place to ensure an adequate and sustainable workforce. DETAILS

Port of possibilities: Women in Mobility peer group explores Port Windsor

Powered by Invest WindsorEssex and FedDev Ontario, this September, attendees of the Women in Mobility (WiM) Peer Group had the unique opportunity to explore the Windsor Port in a way that many have never seen before – by boat! DETAILS

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