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TORONTO & VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Medventions, founded at Sunnybrook Research Institute, is a healthcare-based, medtech innovation fellowship program that targets clinical needs and nurtures Canada’s rising medtech talent base. During the Medventions Toronto Innovation Day on June 9, Co-founder and Co-director, Dr. Ahmed Nasef, announced the launch of the Medventions Mitacs Umbrella agreement. This Umbrella will support Medventions fellowship programs across Canada, includ...

SILICON VALLEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ridge Security Technology, Inc. today announced that President and Co-Founder Lydia Zhang has been named one of the 5 Best Women Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2026 by Business Leaders Review (Issue No. 44, Global Edition). The recognition spotlights Zhang's leadership in building Ridge Security from the ground up into a global leader in autonomous security validation and penetration testing. For Ridge Security, this moment is bigger than a single award. The...

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Startup World Cup, the #1 startup pitch competition in the world, successfully hosted its highly anticipated flagship Startup World Cup Silicon Valley Regional competition on May 7, 2026. Out of the 15 finalists, BioSapien, a biotechnology company developing MediChip, a 3D printed drug delivery platform designed for localized treatment administration, was named the champion. This achievement paves the way for their participation in the Startup World Cup Grand...

BURLINGAME, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Goodwater Capital, the world’s largest consumer-tech focused venture capital firm, today released its 2026 Annual U.S. Consumer Survey. The new research polls more than 1,500 U.S. consumers on topics ranging from the economy to AI trust, usage and monetization to help entrepreneurs understand the preferences and behaviors that are shaping the next generation of technology. “While technologies change, the fundamental human problems that need to be solved do n...

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mega Camp 2026 to deliver high-impact training, market insights, and a powerful keynote from Simon Sinek to ensure real estate entrepreneurs thrive....

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former tech CEO, entrepreneur, and thought leader Jeff Westphal announces the release of A Work Life Worth Living: Your Guide to Creating a Meaningful Career (River Grove Books, June 2, 2026), a deeply personal and practical guide to creating a more meaningful relationship with your work and career. “Most of our waking hours are spent working, yet many of us find ourselves unfulfilled by what we do,” said Westphal. “In the age of AI and continually shifting workpl...

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, OCA Foods was announced as the winner of the 2026 Austin FC Dream Starter Competition presented by Q2 Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: QTWO). OCA will receive $100,000 in funding to accelerate its business and mission as part of the Austin FC Dream Starter business initiative, which supports Austin entrepreneurs. OCA is a Brazilian-inspired snack company bringing a cleaner, preservative-free take on Paçoca—a beloved peanut bite traditionally enjoyed across Brazil—to...

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The first annual Irvine Tech Day, on May 8, 2026, was an overwhelming success, packing Irvine City Hall for a series of talks and panels, welcoming over 30 tech companies at Pop-Up Irvine, watching pitches from 16 cutting-edge startups at Pitch Irvine, and hosting more than 1,200 runners for the Irvine Dream Run on May 9, 2026 at the Great Park. Produced by Sunstone Investment Group with American Lending Center, the City of Irvine’s Councilmember William Go (Dis...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Express and Main Street America today announced the recipients of the Amex Shop Small® Grants Program, awarding over $10 million in funding to over 500 small businesses across the country. Each recipient has received a $20,000 grant to help them grow, innovate, and support their local communities. The program was initially launched with a $5 million contribution to support 250 small businesses in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. Through a Small Business...

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zendesk Commits $100M to Help Startups Build with AI, Expands VC Program...