The B.C. government announced today that is investing $15 million in the Innovator Skills Initiative (ISI) to prioritize under-represented people in the technology sector. The ISI, through the … READ MORE... about B.C. Government Works For More Diversity In Tech Sector
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Science Fair Foundation BC Announces Winners Of Third Annual Youth Innovation Showcase
The Science Fair Foundation BC has announced the winners of the 2021 Youth Innovation Showcase. Keanu Chan from Cranbrook won Innovator of the Year in the 12-15 age category. For YIS this year, his project, Novel universal Design Internal Spine Concept … READ MORE... about Science Fair Foundation BC Announces Winners Of Third Annual Youth Innovation Showcase
SOTW 010: MazumaGo
Welcome to Startup of the Week. A column by Switchboard Public Relations highlighting BC’s most innovative and exciting tech startups. Today, we're featuring Victoria’s MazumaGo. The story of just about every company begins with someone casually asking a … READ MORE... about SOTW 010: MazumaGo
Vancouver Entrepreneur Wins Award For Window Washing Innovation
Five up-and-coming researchers-turned-entrepreneurs have been recognized at the sixth annual Mitacs Entrepreneur Awards for their groundbreaking discoveries that are helping to propel Canada's economy forward. Among the five celebrated innovators is … READ MORE... about Vancouver Entrepreneur Wins Award For Window Washing Innovation
VCs on BC: Janet Bannister of Real Ventures
Welcome to VCs on BC, a monthly Techcouver series that interviews Venture Capitalists from around the world to get their thoughts on the state of investment in British Columbia—everything from venture capital to valuations and SPACs to IPOs. To kick off the … READ MORE... about VCs on BC: Janet Bannister of Real Ventures
Salesforce Marketing Cloud Solutions Provider Bubblebox Acquired
Vancouver's Bubblebox has been acquired by VntCap Technologies, the parent company of Allant Group, a nationally recognized, data-driven marketing firm. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in Paul and Tracey Gordon in 2008, Bubblebox is a … READ MORE... about Salesforce Marketing Cloud Solutions Provider Bubblebox Acquired
The Great Mall of China: Reimagining our Digital Spaces in the Age of Disinformation
Technological evolutions have always heralded new ‘ages’ upon civilizations, marking a shift in focus, in ability, and in new challenges. As does nature, so too does technology evolve at break-neck scale; the jump from hand-held tools and labor to … READ MORE... about The Great Mall of China: Reimagining our Digital Spaces in the Age of Disinformation
Three Important Measurement Actions to Accelerate Female Advancement Around the World
Women around the world continue to be constrained when it comes to economic empowerment and advancement, due to a variety of social, legal and institutional barriers: the double burden of work and domestic responsibilities; gender stereotypes around women in … READ MORE... about Three Important Measurement Actions to Accelerate Female Advancement Around the World
Semios Acquires Altrac To Deliver More Value To Farmers
Vancouver AgTech company Semios has acquired Altrac, developers of an agriculture automation platform that enables farmers to monitor and control high-value crop production systems from their mobile device. Founded in 2009, Semios helps farmers manage their … READ MORE... about Semios Acquires Altrac To Deliver More Value To Farmers
Amazon Canada to Hire 1,800 New Corporate and Tech Employees in 2021
Amazon today announced plans to hire 1,800 new corporate and technology employees at its Canadian offices in 2021, including its Vancouver and Toronto Tech Hubs. The 1,800 new hires will support teams across Amazon, including AWS, Alexa, Amazon … READ MORE... about Amazon Canada to Hire 1,800 New Corporate and Tech Employees in 2021
B.C. Government Works For More Diversity In Tech Sector
The B.C. government announced today that is investing $15 million in the Innovator Skills Initiative (ISI) to prioritize under-represented people in the technology sector. The ISI, through the StrongerBC Future Leaders program, offers $5,000 for up to 3,000 … READ MORE... about B.C. Government Works For More Diversity In Tech Sector