Burnaby’s Rigid Robotics has been named one of three grand winners in a global mining innovation challenge backed by Hitachi Construction Machinery and Founders Factory. The B.C. company won the … READ MORE... about Rigid Robotics Wins Global Mining Challenge by Hitachi Construction Machinery
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Fortinet Warns Canada Faces AI Cybercrime Surge
Burnaby-based Fortinet is warning that Canadian organizations are facing a “perfect storm” of rising cyber threats, AI-enabled attacks, and persistent cybersecurity talent shortages. The global cybersecurity leader released two new reports this week, its … READ MORE... about Fortinet Warns Canada Faces AI Cybercrime Surge
Roomvu Upgrades Autonomous Marketing Toolkit for Real Estate
Roomvu is expanding its marketing platform for real estate agents with new enhancements powered by artificial intelligence technology. The Vancouver-based real estate marketing innovator says its updated Autonomous Visibility System helps professionals … READ MORE... about Roomvu Upgrades Autonomous Marketing Toolkit for Real Estate
Rigid Robotics Wins Global Mining Challenge by Hitachi Construction Machinery
Burnaby’s Rigid Robotics has been named one of three grand winners in a global mining innovation challenge backed by Hitachi Construction Machinery and Founders Factory. The B.C. company won the Smarter Machines category in the inaugural LANDCROS Innovation … READ MORE... about Rigid Robotics Wins Global Mining Challenge by Hitachi Construction Machinery
Rogers Invests $5 Million to Boost Vancouver 5G+ Network Ahead of FIFA World Cup
As Vancouver prepares to welcome global soccer fans, Rogers is upgrading its 5G+ network across the city to improve connectivity for visitors and residents during one of the world’s biggest sporting events. The company announced a $5 million investment to … READ MORE... about Rogers Invests $5 Million to Boost Vancouver 5G+ Network Ahead of FIFA World Cup
Federal Capital Advances B.C. Projects Supporting Cleaner Energy Systems
The federal government stated this week that it is advancing "efforts to become a clean energy superpower" across Canada, including British Columbia. Tim Hodgson, who serves Canada as Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, this week earmarked $4.5 … READ MORE... about Federal Capital Advances B.C. Projects Supporting Cleaner Energy Systems
Jointly Wins $10K Pitch Competition At Web Summit Vancouver
Jointly has been named the winner of the BC Founder Faceoff: The $10K Pitch Competition, taking home the $10,000 grand prize on stage at Web Summit Vancouver. Delivered as part of Innovate BC’s Road to Web Summit Vancouver initiative, the live pitch … READ MORE... about Jointly Wins $10K Pitch Competition At Web Summit Vancouver
Nutanix Opens Vancouver Engineering Hub
San Jose-based enterprise cloud company Nutanix is expanding its global engineering footprint with a permanent product engineering hub in Vancouver. The new hub will support development of the next generation of the Nutanix Cloud Platform, with local teams … READ MORE... about Nutanix Opens Vancouver Engineering Hub
UniUni Plots Last-Mile Logistics Toward Possible Launch on Public Markets
Earlier this year, Richmond-based last-mile delivery company UniUni raised US$85 million to accelerate automation and expansion across North America. Founded in 2019, UniUni’s mission is to make “the last mile the best mile” by leveraging scalable … READ MORE... about UniUni Plots Last-Mile Logistics Toward Possible Launch on Public Markets
VoxCell and adMare Partner to Advance More Human-Relevant Biologic Therapy
Two British Columbia life sciences innovators are collaborating to validate the commercial potential of a novel antibody-based immune-modulating therapy. Victoria's VoxCell BioInnovation, a developer of bio-printed vascularized human tissue models for … READ MORE... about VoxCell and adMare Partner to Advance More Human-Relevant Biologic Therapy
B.C. Companies Get Go-To-Market Boost
Eleven B.C. companies are receiving new support to help turn promising technologies into stronger sales, new partnerships, and expanded market reach. The Province announced this week that Innovate BC is providing funding through its Go-to-Market Microgrant … READ MORE... about B.C. Companies Get Go-To-Market Boost