Organization: Anges Québec

The Short Report, June 19, 2019 – Research chairs, cybersecurity, Strategic Innovation Fund

Science and Sports minister Kirsty Duncan has announced over $275 million for 346 new and renewed Canada Research Chairs at 52 institutions across Canada. It was the most gender diverse competition yet: 47% women, 22% visible minorities, 5% persons with disabilities, and 4% Indigenous peoples. The Canada Foundation for Innovation is contributing another $5.2 million…

NACO selects angel of the year

The National Angel Capital Organization (NACO Canada) has selected Mike Cegelski as the recipient of this year’s Canadian Angel of the Year Award. Cegelski is a Quebec-based angel investor and mentor through Kouraje Management Inc, investing in more than 30 Canadian and US firms in the past five years. Prior to becoming an angel, he…