After winning the first-ever Farmers Den pitch competition at the Pacific Agriculture Show in January, Insporos Technologies secured second place and $25,000 at the inaugural INNOVATEwest Conference … READ MORE... about NVBC Finalist Insporos Inspires with Seed-Sorting Technology as Startup Gathers Trophies
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UBC Cleantech Startup Fibernx Recognized in B.C. and Alberta for Carbon Fibre Innovation
Bitumen from Alberta’s oil sands, typically restricted for use as fuel or asphalt, can now be transformed into more useful and valuable carbon nanofibres, say local experts working on the technology. UBC materials engineer Dr. Yasmine Abdin, alongside Dr. … READ MORE... about UBC Cleantech Startup Fibernx Recognized in B.C. and Alberta for Carbon Fibre Innovation
FIBR.BIO Keeps It Circular with Organic, Zero-Waste Alternatives to Popular Synthetic Fabrics
Synthetic fibres are common today across clothing, packaging, and industrial applications, but that does not make them good for the environment. These fibres—90 tonnes per year—may prove practical to produce but they account for 8% of global emissions, and, … READ MORE... about FIBR.BIO Keeps It Circular with Organic, Zero-Waste Alternatives to Popular Synthetic Fabrics
NVBC Finalist Insporos Inspires with Seed-Sorting Technology as Startup Gathers Trophies
After winning the first-ever Farmers Den pitch competition at the Pacific Agriculture Show in January, Insporos Technologies secured second place and $25,000 at the inaugural INNOVATEwest Conference in April, where the Grizzly Pursuit pitch competition saw 25 … READ MORE... about NVBC Finalist Insporos Inspires with Seed-Sorting Technology as Startup Gathers Trophies
Vancouver Cleantech Firm Timezyx Enhances Infrastructure Resilience with Digital Twin Tech
A clean technology startup based out of Vancouver is garnering attention for its response to a reported rise in climate risks. Timezyx, a Top 10 Finalist in this year's NVBC Competition, has developed digital twin software that targets cities and other … READ MORE... about Vancouver Cleantech Firm Timezyx Enhances Infrastructure Resilience with Digital Twin Tech
How Port Coquitlam’s Tree Track Intelligence Helps Restore Lands Impacted by Wildfire
While many entities in Canada are tackling wildfire management through technological and other means, it must still be accepted that the natural phenomenon will always occur to some degree—as it should. Beyond wildfire mitigation, therefore, lies how to … READ MORE... about How Port Coquitlam’s Tree Track Intelligence Helps Restore Lands Impacted by Wildfire
Terramera Spin Out Catalera BioSolutions Raises Round To Boost Biological Pest Control
Less than four months after spinning out of Vancouver's Terramerra, agtech startup Catalera BioSolutions has announced the initial close of its Series A funding round. The USD $8M investment round was led by S2G Ventures, with follow-up investment from Farm … READ MORE... about Terramera Spin Out Catalera BioSolutions Raises Round To Boost Biological Pest Control
Biotech Startup CereCura Nanotherapeutics is Innovating Treatment for Brain Diseases
A preclinical biotechnology company developing a disease-agnostic approach to overcome barriers to central nervous system treatments has garnered attention from New Ventures BC. Based out of Vancouver, CereCura Nanotherapeutics was founded by … READ MORE... about Biotech Startup CereCura Nanotherapeutics is Innovating Treatment for Brain Diseases
Spare Secures $42 Million in Series B Funding to Expand AI-Driven Transit Solutions
Vancouver's Spare today announced the successful completion of its Series B funding round, raising $42 million. The funding round was led by Inovia Capital, a longtime partner and lead investor from Spare's $18 million Series A round. Other previous … READ MORE... about Spare Secures $42 Million in Series B Funding to Expand AI-Driven Transit Solutions
Second Annual Event in Vancouver Showcases Innovation Toward Canada’s Electric Future
The founder of the Fully Charged Show, UK YouTuber Robert Llewellyn, brought a version of his annual live event to Canada in 2023 after being inspired by the province's clean energy infrastructure. “The reason we’re coming to Vancouver is because of BC … READ MORE... about Second Annual Event in Vancouver Showcases Innovation Toward Canada’s Electric Future
Entrepreneur Returns to Canada After Swiss Stint to Launch AI Fintech Startup
North America's financial industry, known for slow change in the prior century, has been disrupted by technology since the turn of the millennium. The most recent advancement in tech impacting finance is generative artificial intelligence, which is already … READ MORE... about Entrepreneur Returns to Canada After Swiss Stint to Launch AI Fintech Startup