Ottawa’s autonomous vehicle test track is getting another round of investment from its local partners, including several Kanata North companies looking to test their technology and services on the 16-…
Blackberry QNX inks new international deals
With the race to get autonomous vehicles to market accelerating, AV technology leader Blackberry QNX continues to expand its global reach. The company, which has a significant presence in Kanata Nort…
Tech talent powers Kanata North testing lab through ownership changes
By Lisa Thibodeau For countless companies in Kanata North and around the world, one of the first steps to bringing high-tech products to market – everything from telecommunications gear to aerospace c…
CAV Canada puts Kanata North’s autonomous vehicle prowess on display
By Elizabeth Howell Representatives from some of the world’s largest auto manufacturers and technology companies descended on the Brookstreet Hotel in early September for a growing annual conference t…
Reimagining autonomous tech: CAVCanada conference preview
By Lisa Thibodeau Organizers of Kanata’s autonomous vehicle summit are putting a decidedly national twist on this year’s edition of the annual event, helping to firmly entrench Ottawa’s reputation as …
BlackBerry QNX renews L-Spark accelerator partnership
BlackBerry QNX says it will be teaming up with L-SPARK to support a second cohort of early stage companies developing autonomous and connected vehicle technologies. The initial round included seven Ca…
Kanata North firms shine at CES
Companies from Canada’s largest technology park had their work on display at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas last month, with a focus on autonomous vehicle technology. BlackBerry…
AV Institute launched in Kanata
A Kanata-based AV consultant is spearheading the creation of the Canadian Autonomous Vehicles Institute (CAVI) to support and promote Canada’s autonomous vehicle capabilities and ready the country for…
North America’s first autonomous vehicle test track coming to Kanata
By Rosa Saba Kanata is home to an extensive ecosystem of companies involved in the research and development of autonomous vehicle technology. It’s a diverse field of firms and involves telecom compani…
KNBA launches first national AV directory
The Kanata North Business Association has created Canada’s first Autonomous Vehicle Technology and Innovator Directory. The launch, which coincided with National Autonomous Vehicle Day on May 31, is i…