British Columbia has long punched above its weight in innovation—but heading into 2026, a new wave of homegrown startups is beginning to show real momentum. The companies on this list reflect where … READ MORE... about 10 Homegrown B.C. Startups to Watch in 2026
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Photonic Raises $180M in Major Quantum Round
Photonic has raised $180 million in the first close of its latest investment round, marking a major milestone for the distributed quantum computing company as it pushes toward commercialization. The round was led by Planet First Partners, with participation … READ MORE... about Photonic Raises $180M in Major Quantum Round
Technology Adoption Program Helps Dozens of Farms Across B.C. Modernize
Innovate BC revealed this week that the organization's B.C. On-Farm Technology Adoption Program has awarded more than $4 million to several dozen projects throughout the province through recent rounds of funding. Innovate BC said that its farm-focused … READ MORE... about Technology Adoption Program Helps Dozens of Farms Across B.C. Modernize
10 Homegrown B.C. Startups to Watch in 2026
British Columbia has long punched above its weight in innovation—but heading into 2026, a new wave of homegrown startups is beginning to show real momentum. The companies on this list reflect where B.C.’s ecosystem is gaining strength: climate and energy … READ MORE... about 10 Homegrown B.C. Startups to Watch in 2026
TransLink Selects Spare to Modernize HandyDART Across Metro Vancouver
Vancouver-based transit technology company Spare has landed a major partnership with TransLink to modernize HandyDART, Metro Vancouver’s door-to-door accessible transit service that delivers more than 1.2 million trips each year. Under the new agreement, … READ MORE... about TransLink Selects Spare to Modernize HandyDART Across Metro Vancouver
ZEIC Celebrates Growing Electrification Coalition Supporting Energy Efficiency
In British Columbia, there is "tremendous interest in electrifying buildings," according to Mariko Michasiw. And Michasiw, program manager for the Building to Electrification Coalition, would know. The Building to Electrification Coalition was launched … READ MORE... about ZEIC Celebrates Growing Electrification Coalition Supporting Energy Efficiency
Versance.ai Partners with QuoteMedia to Scale Compliance-Grade AI for Public Companies
Vancouver’s Versance.ai, the compliance-grade artificial intelligence platform built for public companies, has announced a strategic partnership with QuoteMedia, a leading provider of market data and investor relations solutions. The agreement marks … READ MORE... about Versance.ai Partners with QuoteMedia to Scale Compliance-Grade AI for Public Companies
RenoFiz Builds AI ‘Virtual Contractor’ to Help Simplify Home Fixes and Upgrades
A startup based out of Vancouver is utilizing artificial intelligence technology to streamline and simplify home maintenance and upgrade projects for residents in Canada. The "old way," as RenoFiz calls it, involves calling multiple different contractors … READ MORE... about RenoFiz Builds AI ‘Virtual Contractor’ to Help Simplify Home Fixes and Upgrades
$50K Pitch Competition Headlines Indigenous Tech Conference
A $50,000 investment pitch competition will headline Canada’s largest Indigenous technology gathering when the Indigenous Tech Circle (ITC) brings its national conference to Vancouver in January. ITC announced it will host the Indigenous Tech Conference on … READ MORE... about $50K Pitch Competition Headlines Indigenous Tech Conference
Acquisition of Actenum to Help Build Industrial-Grade AI Operations Engine
An enterprise asset management software provider based in North Carolina has acquired Vancouver-born technology firm Actenum. Raleigh's Prometheus Group says that the acquisition of Actenum, a developer of artificially intelligent scheduling and … READ MORE... about Acquisition of Actenum to Help Build Industrial-Grade AI Operations Engine
Province to Support Innovative Tech for Emergency Response, Forestry Sectors
Ravi Parmar, British Columbia's Minister of Forests, says that his "heart is with the people of the Fraser Valley." "An atmospheric river hits the region just weeks after people throughout the province came through another challenging wildfire season,” … READ MORE... about Province to Support Innovative Tech for Emergency Response, Forestry Sectors