Monerus Wins $20,000 ScaleUP Accelerator Top Prize, Scelta Named $2,500 People's Choice Award Winner

Five high-growth companies pitched their businesses to a panel of investors and experts at WEtech Alliance’s largest-ever ScaleUP Showcase & Pitch Competition, competing for a $20,000 grand prize in front of 100+ guests at Art Windsor-Essex.

Celebrating International Women's Day 2025: 10 Ways to Engage Regionally and Virtually

From attending events to supporting women entrepreneurs, there are many ways to take action and celebrate #IWD2025. DETAILS

NEO Battery Materials to Establish Canada’s First Silicon Anode Facility on 8 Acres in Windsor, Ontario

NEO Battery Materials Ltd. has secured an 8-acre lease at Windsor Airport to build Canada’s first advanced silicon anode manufacturing facility. This milestone strengthens NEO’s role in the Canadian battery value chain, enabling longer-running, rapid-charging lithium-ion batteries. DETAILS

Beyond The Buzzwords... How AI Can Transform Your Small Biz

This month’s Biz X Magazine cover story explores how small businesses can harness AI’s power, featuring insights from regional tech leaders, including Picsume, WEtech Alliance, and more. DETAILS

Two Canadian Companies Named Finalists in Global GAMIC 2025 Competition

Cyberworks Robotics and Calogy Solutions have been named semifinalists in the 2025 GAMIC Challenge, showcasing Canada’s leadership in mobility innovation. WEtech Alliance, alongside the RIC network and OVIN, has been working with Cyberworks Robotics to advance autonomous mobility solutions. DETAILS

More Tech & Innovation News:

• Registration and matchmaking applications are now open for the Medhealth Summit
• Port Windsor to track drones over Detroit River with new border security tech
• Check out even more tech & innovation news HERE

Big Gorgeous Goals: Masterclass & Mingle (March 5th)

Join us as we celebrate International Women’s Day with a Masterclass by Julie Ellis, co-founder of Mabel's Labels and author of Big Gorgeous Goals: How Bold Women Achieve Great Things, presented in partnership with Baker Tilly Windsor LLP. Network with growth-minded women entrepreneurs and explore how breaking habitual limits can unlock greater success.

Black Tech Saturdays - Black History Innovation Summit: The Belonging Blueprint (February 15)

Join Black Tech Saturdays and partners in Detroit for a day of collaboration, innovation and community for Black History Month! DETAILS

The AI Value Creation Playbook (February 18)

AI is transforming industries—but how do you measure its value at the organizational level and ensure your AI initiatives deliver maximum impact? Join EY’s Global AI Leader, John Thompson and Section CEO Greg Shove for a lively discussion. DETAILS

Innovation Blueprint (February 20)

Thinking of starting a business? Have an idea you want to commercialize? Do you have an existing business and want to diversify your revenue streams? Join us for an informative hour of entrepreneurial insights and inspiration. DETAILS

VentureU Final Pitch Competition (February 22)

100 University of Windsor students are gearing up for a week of innovation, collaboration, and entrepreneurial growth. Don’t miss the grand finale as they showcase their ideas and skills! DETAILS

StrikeUP 2025 (February 27)

Celebrating its fifth year, StrikeUP 2025 is Canada’s top digital conference empowering women entrepreneurs. This free online event features expert keynotes, panels, exhibitor booths, and virtual networking.DETAILS

Upcoming Hackforge Events

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Never Miss a WEtech Alliance Event!

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More Tech Events:

• BIZconneCKt (Feb 12)
• AI in the Law Today | Challenges and Opportunity in Practice, Education, and Policy (Feb 13)
• DIY Retrieval-Augmented Generation (Feb 18)
• AI for Small Business 102 (Feb 26)
• Running a Local LLM (Feb 27)
• School of Hard Knocks (March 6)
• Pathways to Business Growth: Funding & Support Opportunities (Mar 19 & 17)
• Check out even more Tech Events HERE

Save the Date: FIRST Robotics Competition – REEFSCAPE℠ + Volunteer Opportunity

Mark your calendars! The ONT District Windsor Essex Great Lakes Event is back at the University of Windsor’s St. Denis Centre, March 27-29, 2025. Watch FRC high school teams take on REEFSCAPE™, an ocean-inspired robotics challenge that pushes innovation, teamwork, and STEM excellence to new depths! This FREE event needs passionate volunteers—sign up today at www.firstinspires.org or email sherilynnk@outlook.com to get involved!

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