A new national survey is challenging the perception that intellectual property developed at Canadian universities is routinely transferred to foreign companies. Co-authored by Brett Sharp, … READ MORE... about Canadian Companies Receive Most Exclusive Rights to University Patents, Survey Finds
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Vancouver’s Bitcoin Block Party Returns at New Downtown Location
Vancouver’s Bitcoin Block Party will return on Sunday, August 23, following a one-year hiatus and a move to a new downtown home. The free, all-ages event will take over the Bentall Centre Courtyard outside FUNK Coffee from noon to 8 p.m., bringing together … READ MORE... about Vancouver’s Bitcoin Block Party Returns at New Downtown Location
Canadian Companies Receive Most Exclusive Rights to University Patents, Survey Finds
A new national survey is challenging the perception that intellectual property developed at Canadian universities is routinely transferred to foreign companies. Co-authored by Brett Sharp, Associate Director of Technology Transfer at Innovation UBC, the … READ MORE... about Canadian Companies Receive Most Exclusive Rights to University Patents, Survey Finds
Venture Capital for Food-Tech Innovation is Shifting Flow, Report Finds
The Canadian Food Innovation Network today released its report covering the nation's food-tech ecosystem. Across the first half of 2026, nearly 50 fundraising events have generated more than $60M in capital for food-tech companies nationwide. British … READ MORE... about Venture Capital for Food-Tech Innovation is Shifting Flow, Report Finds
Ideon Joins ‘Landmark’ Research Project to Advance Next-Gen Imaging Tech
Ideon Technologies has revealed that it intends to participate in a landmark international research-based consortium. An innovator of subsurface intelligence, Ideon uses energy from supernova explosions to see deep beneath the Earth’s surface, pioneering … READ MORE... about Ideon Joins ‘Landmark’ Research Project to Advance Next-Gen Imaging Tech
GeoComply Extends Partnership with FanDuel to Deliver Tech Worthy of Trust
GeoComply is extending its partnership with FanDuel Group, a mobile gaming company based in the United States. Founded in Vancouver in 2011 by Anna Sainsbury and David Briggs, GeoComply offers a digital identity platform and trust engine that can detect and … READ MORE... about GeoComply Extends Partnership with FanDuel to Deliver Tech Worthy of Trust
UBC Researchers Are Turning B.C. Wood Waste into a Post-Plastic Opportunity
British Columbia has no shortage of wood—but much of what is harvested never reaches a mill. At the same time, industries worldwide are searching for practical alternatives to petroleum-based plastics. Researchers at the University of British Columbia … READ MORE... about UBC Researchers Are Turning B.C. Wood Waste into a Post-Plastic Opportunity
Telus Commits $2 Million to Those Affected by Wildfires in B.C.
Wildfires have recently impacted areas of British Columbia, prompting the Province to declare a state of emergency on August 8th. In response, Telus has committed $2 million. The capital is earmarked for network connectivity, data top-ups and bill … READ MORE... about Telus Commits $2 Million to Those Affected by Wildfires in B.C.
Wildfire Season Peak Prompts Rogers to Offer Free Satellite Service Across B.C.
With wildfires impacting areas of British Columbia, the Province recently declared a state of emergency. In response, Rogers Communications confirmed that it has opened up its Rogers Satellite service free province-wide for all wireless customers. “We’re … READ MORE... about Wildfire Season Peak Prompts Rogers to Offer Free Satellite Service Across B.C.
Latest Offering from Unbounce Reflects ‘Shift in How Marketers Use AI’
Unbounce has launched a Model Context Protocol Server, the Vancouver-born innovator announced this month. The company's mission is helping marketers build perfect landing pages that keep visitors focused on specific things for maximum return on a campaign … READ MORE... about Latest Offering from Unbounce Reflects ‘Shift in How Marketers Use AI’
Shift Awards PhyCo $25K to Replace Plastics in Food Supply Chains
Victoria-based Shift Technologies this month awarded its 2026 Shift Impact Grant Recipient to PhyCo Technologies. Shift, which last year launched a completely customizable browsing experience, awarded its second annual $25,000 Impact Grant to PhyCo, a … READ MORE... about Shift Awards PhyCo $25K to Replace Plastics in Food Supply Chains