British Columbia is supporting projects to "strengthen food security" within the region while ensuring "more people have the necessary skills to succeed in the growing agri-tech sector." Ravi … READ MORE... about Province Supports Smart Farming Tech to ‘Strengthen Food Security’ in B.C.
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Victoria’s Sailbotix Joins Amplify to Move from Innovation to Real-World Impact
The Ocean Startup Project this week unveiled the second round of companies selected for Amplify. Amplify is Ocean Startup Project's collaborative commercialization program for high-potential Canadian ocean technology ventures. The program is designed to … READ MORE... about Victoria’s Sailbotix Joins Amplify to Move from Innovation to Real-World Impact
Vancouver Startup Draws Interest for 3D Immersion That Doesn’t Require Glasses
Metavista3D showcased its latest spatial display innovations at this year's Consumer Electronics Show. The Vancouver-based company says its presence at the annual event was "highly successful." "The level of interest we saw at CES 2026 strongly validates … READ MORE... about Vancouver Startup Draws Interest for 3D Immersion That Doesn’t Require Glasses
Province Supports Smart Farming Tech to ‘Strengthen Food Security’ in B.C.
British Columbia is supporting projects to "strengthen food security" within the region while ensuring "more people have the necessary skills to succeed in the growing agri-tech sector." Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth for the Province, … READ MORE... about Province Supports Smart Farming Tech to ‘Strengthen Food Security’ in B.C.
Startup-to-Watch Maia Farms Garners Seed Capital to Scale Mushroom Tech
Maia Farms this week unveiled the closing of an oversubscribed Seed round of equity financing. The Vancouver-based food technology company developing mushroom and mycelium-based ingredients secured nearly $4 million, bringing the firm's total capital raised … READ MORE... about Startup-to-Watch Maia Farms Garners Seed Capital to Scale Mushroom Tech
Nuport, Open Ocean, and Hydra Energy Advance Projects with Support from B.C.
British Columbia is "supporting domestic companies to test dual-use technologies that make our ports safer, cleaner, and more competitive while strengthening Canada’s sovereignty and defence capabilities," according to Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs and … READ MORE... about Nuport, Open Ocean, and Hydra Energy Advance Projects with Support from B.C.
Jetson Secures Major Round of Funding to Expand Home Electrification into U.S.
Vancouver's Jetson today unveiled a major Series A round of funding. The major influx of capital for the home electrification innovator, to the tune of $50 million, hails from Eclipse with participation from 8VC, Activate Capital, and existing investors … READ MORE... about Jetson Secures Major Round of Funding to Expand Home Electrification into U.S.
Wood-Based ‘Foam’ Tech Developed by UBC Researchers Draws Federal Capital
An economic development entity based in British Columbia is commercializing sustainable building materials derived from forestry byproducts. The Yinka Dene Economic Development Limited Partnership, or YLP, is partnering with the University of British … READ MORE... about Wood-Based ‘Foam’ Tech Developed by UBC Researchers Draws Federal Capital
Aspect Biosystems, Novo Nordisk Deepen Collaboration on Diabetes Cell Therapies
Vancouver-based Aspect Biosystems and Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk are expanding their partnership to advance the development of next-generation cellular medicines aimed at treating diabetes. The companies said the new phase of their … READ MORE... about Aspect Biosystems, Novo Nordisk Deepen Collaboration on Diabetes Cell Therapies
Biotech Firm Discovers Antibodies That Fight Off Neurodegenerative Diseases
A biotechnology company with deep roots in Canada says it has discovered monoclonal antibodies and intrabodies that selectively target misfolded, pathogenic TDP-43, a disease-driving protein implicated in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, fronto-temporal … READ MORE... about Biotech Firm Discovers Antibodies That Fight Off Neurodegenerative Diseases
COAST Seeking Blue Economy Startups to Join ‘Hyper-Focused’ Accelerator
Canada's Centre for Ocean Applied Sustainable Technologies is accepting applications for the second cohort of Blue Action Canada. Blue Action Canada is a "hyper-focused" ocean venture accelerator for early-stage startups in the blue economy. The … READ MORE... about COAST Seeking Blue Economy Startups to Join ‘Hyper-Focused’ Accelerator