Four Canadian tech startups selected for Google’s Voice AI program
Four Canadian startups have been selected to participate in the first cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator: Voice AI program.
The three-month accelerator, which is available to startups across North America, is designed to bring Google’s programs, products, people, and technology to voice technology companies across North America. A total of twelve startups were selected for the accelerator’s first cohort.
Over the last year, Google has looked to significantly expand its accelerator presence in Canada.
Startups accepted to the program will receive mentorship and technical project support. The program focuses on product design, customer acquisition, and leadership development for founders. The accelerator program will run from March to May. The Canadian startups accepted into the program come from across the country, including Western Canada, Toronto, and Atlantic Canada.
15 Canadian startups chosen for third Global Affairs’ California-focused women in tech program
Fifteen women-led Canadian tech companies have been selected to participate in the third iteration of Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and BDC Capital’s Women in Tech accelerator.
GAC, through its consulate general in Los Angeles and consulate in Silicon Valley, has partnered with BDC Capital’s Women in Technology Venture Fund (WIT) to host the 2021 Women in Tech ‘California Dreaming’ Program from March 2 to 4.
The three-day accelerator aims to help promising women entrepreneurs grow their businesses outside of Canada.
The three-day accelerator aims to help promising women entrepreneurs grow their businesses outside of Canada. Due to COVID-19, this year’s program, which was previously known as the Women in Tech Silicon Valley Program, will be hosted virtually.