InBC Investment is working with the University of British Columbia to launch a new fund aimed at accelerating the growth of innovative companies built on local research. The UBC Catalyst Ventures … READ MORE... about UBC Catalyst Ventures Fund to Support Spinout Startups with up to $40M
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Researchers in BC Attract Federal Funding to Advance Biotech Solutions
Eight research teams in British Columbia are set to receive federal funding. These teams will receive a combined $8 million toward academia-industry collaborations that aim to validate health-tech solutions. “This $8 million in British Columbia will go a … READ MORE... about Researchers in BC Attract Federal Funding to Advance Biotech Solutions
BCIT Collabs with Fintechwerx to Boost Curriculum with Real-World AI Skills
A Vancouver-based financial technology upstart announced this month that it is collaborating with the British Columbia Institute of Technology to bolster its Business Information Technology Management program. The publicly traded Fintechwerx delivers … READ MORE... about BCIT Collabs with Fintechwerx to Boost Curriculum with Real-World AI Skills
UBC Catalyst Ventures Fund to Support Spinout Startups with up to $40M
InBC Investment is working with the University of British Columbia to launch a new fund aimed at accelerating the growth of innovative companies built on local research. The UBC Catalyst Ventures Fund, supported by $10M from InBC and $10M from UBC plus up … READ MORE... about UBC Catalyst Ventures Fund to Support Spinout Startups with up to $40M
VCC Garners Support from Netflix to Bolster Creative Tech Talent in BC
Vancouver Community College has received funding as part of a joint initiative to strengthen British Columbia's position as a global hub for creative technology. VCC received the capital from DigiBC in partnership with Netflix. The funding will support six … READ MORE... about VCC Garners Support from Netflix to Bolster Creative Tech Talent in BC
Haibu Health Recognized at DMZ Summit
Vancouver-based Haibu Health is earning national recognition after being named one of the standout companies at this year’s DMZ Women Innovation Summit in Toronto. The healthtech startup received a $10,000 grant from the Business Development Bank of Canada … READ MORE... about Haibu Health Recognized at DMZ Summit
Why BC’s Fiscal Future Depends on Tech
Four years ago, BC Tech sounded a warning bell with the second of our New Economic Narrative for BC reports, BC’s Fiscal Future. At the time we published the report BC enjoyed a triple A credit rating. Yesterday, Moody’s downgraded BC’s credit rating for the … READ MORE... about Why BC’s Fiscal Future Depends on Tech
Vancouver Hosts Global Summit AI 2026
Vancouver’s tech community is gearing up for Global Summit AI Vancouver 2026, a focused, content-driven event bringing together researchers, founders, investors and decision-makers to explore how artificial intelligence moves from innovation to real-world … READ MORE... about Vancouver Hosts Global Summit AI 2026
Vancouver’s eSense Launches Women’s Health Pilot
Vancouver-based eSense Health has launched a North American pilot program aimed at improving access to care for women experiencing sexual health concerns. The digital platform delivers clinically validated psychological therapies—including cognitive … READ MORE... about Vancouver’s eSense Launches Women’s Health Pilot
Philosophies Aligned, Vancouver Startup Border0 Joins Toronto’s Tailscale
Vancouver startup Border0 is joining Toronto-based connectivity platform Tailscale, the companies announced this week. "Border0 is now part of Tailscale, and we're very glad to have the team here," stated Tailscale chief executive officer Avery Pennarun. … READ MORE... about Philosophies Aligned, Vancouver Startup Border0 Joins Toronto’s Tailscale
From Surrey to Andreessen Horowitz’s Speedrun Accelerator
A Surrey-born founder is building what she believes is the next generation of sales software—one designed for Instagram, not inboxes. Harpriya Bagri, a UBC-trained engineer and former machine learning engineer at LinkedIn, has launched Hotbox, an AI-powered … READ MORE... about From Surrey to Andreessen Horowitz’s Speedrun Accelerator