That line is shamelessly appropriated from Aaron Sorkin’s The Newsroom and it seems to always resonate when talking about the public policies around innovation and entrepreneurship in … READ MORE... about If We’re the Smartest People in the Room, Then Why Are We Surprised So Goddamn Always?
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If We’re the Smartest People in the Room, Then Why Are We Surprised So Goddamn Always?
That line is shamelessly appropriated from Aaron Sorkin’s The Newsroom and it seems to always resonate when talking about the public policies around innovation and entrepreneurship in Canada. Whether it’s changes to provincial tax credits, plummeting … READ MORE... about If We’re the Smartest People in the Room, Then Why Are We Surprised So Goddamn Always?
Startups Shine on Stage at Inaugural INNOVATEwest Conference
The inaugural INNOVATEwest Conference took place this week in Vancouver. In addition to hosting keynotes and panel discussions, the conference featured two pitch competitions and awarded over $150,000 in investment and prize money. The conference's Grizzly … READ MORE... about Startups Shine on Stage at Inaugural INNOVATEwest Conference
Canada Has ‘Lost the Plot’: Investors, Entrepreneurs Not Happy with Budget
Canada's largest fintech is not the only company pissed off at the federal government. Alongside the displeased Shopify in Ottawa is a coast-to-coast collection of complainers, including investors and entrepreneurs throughout British Columbia. What, … READ MORE... about Canada Has ‘Lost the Plot’: Investors, Entrepreneurs Not Happy with Budget
Meet UBC’s Investor Ready Companies at the 2024 Investor Showcase
As one of the top 40 universities in the world, the University of British Columbia is a catalyst for innovation. Across the UBC landscape, we are seeing research and ideas brought to bear through entrepreneurial pathways, being propelled from the university … READ MORE... about Meet UBC’s Investor Ready Companies at the 2024 Investor Showcase
Metaspectral Advances to Semifinals of Global Competition Innovating Wildfire Tech
Vancouver's Metaspectral has been selected to proceed to the semifinals of the XPRIZE Wildfire competition. XPRIZE Wildfire is a 4-year, $11 million competition incentivizing the innovation of firefighting technologies to mitigate destructive wildfires. The … READ MORE... about Metaspectral Advances to Semifinals of Global Competition Innovating Wildfire Tech
Ballard to Supply Wrightbus with 70 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Engines in 2024
Burnaby’s Ballard Power Systems announced today that it has received multiple purchase orders totalling 70 FCmove®-HD hydrogen fuel cell engines from its customer Wrightbus. Wrightbus is a UK-based bus manufacturer deploying hydrogen-powered buses in the UK … READ MORE... about Ballard to Supply Wrightbus with 70 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Engines in 2024
Fintech Blossom Exceeds Target with Successful Crowdfunding Campaign
A Vancouver-based startup is crowdfunding capital from the community. Blossom, a B.C. fintech firm, is using FrontFundr to raise capital from Canadians—and is seeing strong early success. The fintech, which claims to be growing by more than 10,000 users … READ MORE... about Fintech Blossom Exceeds Target with Successful Crowdfunding Campaign
Vancouver’s VoPay and Mastercard Partner to Simplify Money Transfers
Vancouver's VoPay and Mastercard have announced a strategic partnership that will simplify both domestic and cross-border money movement for businesses and consumers in Canada. Responding to the ever-growing need to move money seamlessly, the new … READ MORE... about Vancouver’s VoPay and Mastercard Partner to Simplify Money Transfers
UniUni Secures US$70M in Capital Over Four Months to Fuel Future of Delivery
UniUni ranked fourth in the Globe and Mail’s 2023 list of top growing Canadian companies, with a three-year growth rate of more than 12,000 per cent. Nice, but not enough for founder and chief executive officer Peter Lu, who carries an ambitious goal for … READ MORE... about UniUni Secures US$70M in Capital Over Four Months to Fuel Future of Delivery
Walter Partners With Fasken To Automate Legal Processes for Startups
Vancouver legaltech platform Walter has partnered with the Fasken, through the law firm's Emerging Technology and Venture Capital group. Walter's software platform dramatically and immediately reduces the unbillable, frustrating tasks across the firm so … READ MORE... about Walter Partners With Fasken To Automate Legal Processes for Startups