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District 3 x Applied AI Institute: Exploring AI in Health & Biotech
District 3 joined forces with the Applied AI Institute to host an engaging event at Concordia University’s 4TH SPACE, bringing together students, researchers, and innovators to explore how AI is reshaping health sciences and biotechnology.
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Congratulations to Iconicake and founder Selva Balasingam on winning a $10,000 Amber Grant from WomensNet
Iconicake is reshaping what “better‑for‑you” desserts can be. Today, over 94% of packaged desserts contain added sugars in excess of daily nutritional needs, forcing millions to give up the treats they love. Selva is aiming to change that.
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Haply Robotics closes a CAD $16M Seed Plus round
Haply is redefining how humans interact with machines. Their technology brings touch into robotics and 3D interaction, giving operators precise control and allowing AI systems to understand how the physical world feels. With more than 150 enterprise customers already using Haply’s platform, this new round accelerates a mission that is reshaping the future of Physical AI.
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A Big Win for Kids’ Mental Health: Meet the Startup Helping Children Talk About Tough Emotions
Stop Cyberviolences, a social innovation startup in D3’s Launch and Grow program, is working to reduce the impact of online harm on young people’s mental health.
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Front Row Ventures invests in Neiges’ MiniGut™ technology
Neiges Biotechnologies is developing human‑derived GI disease models that help pharma teams test drugs earlier and with greater accuracy.
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Our winter Validation cohorts have officially kicked off their 12-week journey
Last week, founders from our Tech and Social Validation programs came together at our downtown workspace to kick off their 12-week journey at D3. Over the next 3 months, founders will talk to real users, test assumptions and shape solutions that create meaningful impact.
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