Built in Canada, connected to innovation
Hard technical problems benefit from research, engineering, and experienced communities. We build custom software from Canada for Canadian innovators and international buyers. These organizations and resources are relevant to that work, from quality engineering to advanced manufacturing and technology commercialization.
Associations & communities
Communities spanning software quality, technology entrepreneurship, and advanced manufacturing.
- KWSQA
Kitchener-Waterloo Software Quality Association
The software-quality community of Waterloo Region — practitioner talks, workshops, and the annual Targeting Quality conference.
- AST
Association for Software Testing
A non-profit advancing the practice of software testing, best known for the Black Box Software Testing courses and context-driven principles.
- Communitech
Waterloo Region’s innovation hub, supporting Canadian technology companies from early stage through scale-up.
- Innovation Factory
Hamilton–Halton Regional Innovation Centre
Southern Ontario’s accelerator for technology innovation — mentorship, workshops, and connections for companies building and scaling in the region.
- NGen
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada
Canada’s advanced-manufacturing Global Innovation Cluster — connecting manufacturers and technology firms building the smart factory.
- Rapid Software Testing
The RST methodology — a rigorous, context-driven approach to exploratory testing, test framing, and reporting that informs how our testers work.
Canadian innovation resources
Programs and institutions relevant to research, development, commercialization, and international growth. Follow each link for current program information.
- ISED
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
The federal department behind Canada’s innovation, research, and industrial-strategy programs.
- NRC IRAP
National Research Council — Industrial Research Assistance Program
Advisory services and funding support for Canadian firms doing technology-driven research and development.
- BDC
Business Development Bank of Canada
Canada’s bank for entrepreneurs — financing and advisory services for growing Canadian businesses.
- EDC
Export Development Canada
Canada’s export credit agency — financing, insurance, and market knowledge for Canadian companies selling abroad.
- Canadian Technology Accelerators
Trade Commissioner Service — CTA
TestLauncher was accepted into the Singapore and September 2026 Paris CTA cohorts. The program helps Canadian technology firms build traction in key global markets.
- Futurpreneur Canada
Financing, mentorship, and resources for young Canadian entrepreneurs starting and growing businesses.
This directory is not a claim of endorsement, sponsorship, accreditation, government supplier status, or funding eligibility. Program requirements and participation are determined by each organization.
Partner with us.
Developing a specialized platform, exploring a custom operating system, or tackling a difficult engineering problem? Let’s discuss the expertise and technology you need.
Book a discovery call