Startups worth knowing, with sources

Agentic AI household assistant

AI research institute building open-source AI packages for businesses and organizations.

American trading platform operating a Canadian subsidiary following the acquisition of WonderFi.

AI execution layer designed to bridge the gap between business strategy and execution for retailers.

AI-powered prognosis platform for clinical oncology trials.

Waste heat to power developer operating on an energy-as-a-service business model.

AI rollup firm that acquires niche software businesses and integrates AI technology.

AI system for automating physical integrated circuit design using reinforcement learning.

AI-powered healthcare platform and medical scribe software for doctors.

Interdisciplinary regenerative medicine hub focusing on research and commercialization.

AI-powered telehealth platform helping generalist health providers offer specialized women's care.

Reproductive wellness startup providing fertility and wellness supplements and test kits.

Fintech platform helping small enterprises and newcomers to Canada access credit and build credit history.

AI-powered procurement platform for large manufacturing firms.

Automotive software and enterprise security provider.

A productivity platform for IT professionals offering password management and remote desktop control.

Platform for businesses to create, market, and sell online courses.

Autonomous trucking company developing self-driving transport systems.

Gig-worker and passenger vehicle delivery service for consumer goods.

The venture investment arm of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System.

Biotech firm that uses AI to acquire and advance failed drug development projects.

AI-powered digital twin software for medical service providers.

Early-stage life sciences venture capital firm focused on biotechnology therapeutics.

Hamilton-based defense tech startup.