The 23rd annual New Ventures BC Competition presented by Innovate BC is well underway. New Ventures BC is giving away over $250,000 in non-dilutive cash and prizes to the most promising tech … READ MORE... about New Ventures BC Narrows Field for 2023 Startup Competition
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New Vancouver Tech Event Looks to ‘Unleash Innovation,’ Spark US Collaboration
A new large-scale tech conference is coming to Vancouver in 2024. It is not Collision, as some have called for, but rather Innovate West. The multi-day event, slated for mid-April next year, is due to take place at the Vancouver Convention Centre. It … READ MORE... about New Vancouver Tech Event Looks to ‘Unleash Innovation,’ Spark US Collaboration

Spare Labs Partners with Uber to Empower Micro-Transit Options
Spare Labs and Uber this week announced a partnership that integrates the Vancouver startup's cloud-based on-demand transit platform with Uber's driver network. This collaboration empowers transit agencies to enhance microtransit and paratransit services … READ MORE... about Spare Labs Partners with Uber to Empower Micro-Transit Options

As Vancouver Drivers Adopt Electric Vehicles, Rural BC Gets Ready to Charge
For several years I maintained an annual summer tradition of travelling from Vancouver to Alberta, deploying a different itinerary each road trip. The idea of logging all those kilometres—about 2,000 per trip—without spending money on gas is … READ MORE... about As Vancouver Drivers Adopt Electric Vehicles, Rural BC Gets Ready to Charge

New Ventures BC Narrows Field for 2023 Startup Competition
The 23rd annual New Ventures BC Competition presented by Innovate BC is well underway. New Ventures BC is giving away over $250,000 in non-dilutive cash and prizes to the most promising tech ventures across the province. Beyond the top three Innovate BC … READ MORE... about New Ventures BC Narrows Field for 2023 Startup Competition

Innovation District Arises in Vancouver as City Endures State of Flux
Last year, Keltic Canada Development broke ground on a new health-innovation project. The Vancouver-based Keltic teamed up with global medical technology company Masimo to develop a multi-level facility. “We’re proud to see that our reputation as a … READ MORE... about Innovation District Arises in Vancouver as City Endures State of Flux

CFIN Booster Funds Two BC Startups Innovating Canadian Food-Tech
The startup ecosystem within British Columbia is renowned for its work in sustainability across sectors. One of the most important areas to manage and optimize resources is in food production and related industries. Everybody will always need to eat, so … READ MORE... about CFIN Booster Funds Two BC Startups Innovating Canadian Food-Tech

VRIFY’s $6 Million Boost: Unearthing the Future of Mining Communication and Virtual Reality
Vancouver's VRIFY has raised a $6 million to fuel their market expansion plans and feature development. VRIFY is a mining communications technology platform that helps mining companies attract and secure investment through innovative tools. The Series A … READ MORE... about VRIFY’s $6 Million Boost: Unearthing the Future of Mining Communication and Virtual Reality

How AI Is Moving R&D Tax Credits From The Rearview Mirror To The Cutting Edge
With so much competition in the tech and venture capital spaces, companies are always looking for a way to maximize returns on their innovations and investments. Whether it’s a new platform, unique product, or breakthrough study, innovation is essential to … READ MORE... about How AI Is Moving R&D Tax Credits From The Rearview Mirror To The Cutting Edge

Exoskeleton Developer Human In Motion Robotics Secures $10 Million
Vancouver's Human In Motion Robotics (HMR) has successfully closed a $10 million Series A financing round with a significant $8 million investment and strategic partnership coming from Beno Holdings, a prominent Korean firm focused on technology … READ MORE... about Exoskeleton Developer Human In Motion Robotics Secures $10 Million

Upcoming Tech Events in Vancouver You Won’t Want to Miss
There is a new energy to events this year. While some major events such as Dreamforce returned last year, many annual events have waited until 2023 to once again go live and in-person since pre-Pandemic. It feels like we are almost back into the full … READ MORE... about Upcoming Tech Events in Vancouver You Won’t Want to Miss