Metro Vancouver’s startup ecosystem is at a crossroads—and next week, the Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum (VEF) will bring together some of the region’s top tech leaders to ask a defining question: Is … READ MORE... about Is Metro Vancouver Built for Big Exits? Founders, Investors, and Policymakers to Debate
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Intiveo Launches Self-Serve Dental Patient Engagement Plan
Vancouver-based Intiveo, the patient engagement software trusted by more than 14,000 dental practices across North America, has launched Intiveo Direct, a new self-serve plan designed to make digital communication easier and more accessible for dental teams of … READ MORE... about Intiveo Launches Self-Serve Dental Patient Engagement Plan
eSense Digital Therapy Found Effective for Sexual Assault Survivors, Study Shows
A new peer-reviewed study has found that eSense, a digital therapy platform for women’s sexual health, effectively treats Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder (SIAD) in women with a history of sexual assault—and may also help reduce symptoms of post-traumatic … READ MORE... about eSense Digital Therapy Found Effective for Sexual Assault Survivors, Study Shows
Is Metro Vancouver Built for Big Exits? Founders, Investors, and Policymakers to Debate
Metro Vancouver’s startup ecosystem is at a crossroads—and next week, the Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum (VEF) will bring together some of the region’s top tech leaders to ask a defining question: Is Metro Vancouver built for big exits? Taking place Monday, … READ MORE... about Is Metro Vancouver Built for Big Exits? Founders, Investors, and Policymakers to Debate
Clean50 Spotlights People and Projects Making Sustainable Impact in BC in 2025
The 2026 Clean50 list was revealed this month, recognizing several people and projects from British Columbia. The Clean50 is an annual list celebrating individuals and projects demonstrating recent innovation in Canada's clean technology space. The list … READ MORE... about Clean50 Spotlights People and Projects Making Sustainable Impact in BC in 2025
IDmelon Acquired by HID to Drive Passwordless Future
Vancouver-based IDmelon, a secure sign-in solution provider known for its innovative passwordless authentication platform, has been acquired by HID, the Austin-headquartered global leader in trusted identity solutions. Founded in 2019, IDmelon streamlines … READ MORE... about IDmelon Acquired by HID to Drive Passwordless Future
Crowdfund for Automated Composting Technology from Victoria Zips Past Goal
In the spring of 2023, we reported on a sustainable food waste separation device. The smart under-sink composter technology was developed by Victoria-based startup Sepura Home, which had that April secured seed financing for a product that separates more … READ MORE... about Crowdfund for Automated Composting Technology from Victoria Zips Past Goal
Mitacs CEO Stephen Lucas on Mobilizing Research Talent to Power BC’s Innovation Economy
British Columbia has quietly become one of Canada’s most dynamic innovation hubs, home to global leaders in clean technology, artificial intelligence, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing. But behind the province’s success is an equally powerful enabler: … READ MORE... about Mitacs CEO Stephen Lucas on Mobilizing Research Talent to Power BC’s Innovation Economy
Vancouver Collab to Advance Medical Diagnostic Tech with ‘Exciting Potential’
Canadian developers of an autonomous ultrasound device this week unveiled a collaboration to evaluate the clinical application of a wearable patch that could be "a transformative advancement in medical diagnostic technology." Vancouver-based Sonus … READ MORE... about Vancouver Collab to Advance Medical Diagnostic Tech with ‘Exciting Potential’
UBC Spinout Avivo Biomedical Reveals World-First Blood-Type Conversion
Several thousand Canadians are waiting for lifesaving organ transplants, but many donor organs go unused due to blood-type mismatch. Researchers recently transplanted a donor kidney after converting it from blood type A to the universal type O, removing a … READ MORE... about UBC Spinout Avivo Biomedical Reveals World-First Blood-Type Conversion
Jetson Named to TIME’s List of Best Inventions of 2025
Vancouver-based home electrification company Jetson has earned a spot on TIME Magazine’s prestigious list of the Best Inventions of 2025, recognized for its breakthrough heat pump system, Jetson Air. TIME praised Jetson for tackling one of the biggest … READ MORE... about Jetson Named to TIME’s List of Best Inventions of 2025