For someone who has played an outsized role in Vancouver's tech sector, Dennis Pilarinos has spent much of his career avoiding the spotlight. His résumé stretches from Microsoft and Amazon to … READ MORE... about Dennis Pilarinos Has Been Quietly Building Vancouver Tech for Two Decades
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BC Founders Day Moves Outdoors with Its Biggest Lineup Yet
British Columbia’s startup community will come together in Vancouver next month as BC Founders Day returns for its third year. Taking place August 20th at South Flats, a new outdoor venue beside Emily Carr University, the day-long gathering will connect … READ MORE... about BC Founders Day Moves Outdoors with Its Biggest Lineup Yet
Dennis Pilarinos Has Been Quietly Building Vancouver Tech for Two Decades
For someone who has played an outsized role in Vancouver's tech sector, Dennis Pilarinos has spent much of his career avoiding the spotlight. His résumé stretches from Microsoft and Amazon to Buddybuild, Apple, and now Unblocked. Along the way, he helped … READ MORE... about Dennis Pilarinos Has Been Quietly Building Vancouver Tech for Two Decades
Local Research Targets Innovation at Intersection of Biotech and Agriculture
Genome British Columbia is funding three research projects aimed at developing technology-forward tools to help farmers protect the region's fruit and vegetable crops, which export more than $1 billion in products annually. Sally Greenwood, Chief Operating … READ MORE... about Local Research Targets Innovation at Intersection of Biotech and Agriculture
Koonkie Captures Capital for Innovation Supporting Ecological Restoration
A biological analytics and software company specializing in large-scale DNA data has garnered federal capital for a special project. Vancouver-based Koonkie works with mining companies, consultants, universities, and even NASA to solve complex data … READ MORE... about Koonkie Captures Capital for Innovation Supporting Ecological Restoration
Innovation UBC Taps Sauder Talent to Help Eight Startups Grow
Innovation UBC has introduced its 2026 cohort of Venture Development Specialists, pairing five UBC Sauder graduate students with eight early-stage companies working to bring university research to market. The specialists are Lisa Popplewell, Drew Blackmun, … READ MORE... about Innovation UBC Taps Sauder Talent to Help Eight Startups Grow
BC Tech Finalist hyperlocal Is Building the Missing Layer for Real-Life Connection
This article is part of a series presented in partnership with BC Tech, profiling the finalists for the 2026 Technology Impact Awards' Company of the Year - Startup category. Cities do not lack activities or people looking for connection. What they … READ MORE... about BC Tech Finalist hyperlocal Is Building the Missing Layer for Real-Life Connection
LōD to Pilot Grid-Responsive AI Technology with Dominion Energy
LōD Technologies has been selected to pilot its flexible AI inference technology with Dominion Energy, one of North America’s largest energy providers. The pilot follows LōD’s selection for the Dominion Energy Innovation Center’s 2026 Accelerate program, a … READ MORE... about LōD to Pilot Grid-Responsive AI Technology with Dominion Energy
How GroundedAI Is Bringing AI Below the Surface
Canada is preparing to spend hundreds of billions of dollars on transit, energy, mining, and other major infrastructure projects. But some of the biggest threats to delivering that work on time and on budget lie beneath the surface. Unlike above-ground … READ MORE... about How GroundedAI Is Bringing AI Below the Surface
An Expanding DMG Invests in Local Startups with ‘Tremendous Synergies’
DMG Blockchain Solutions this week unveiled multiple strategic investments aimed at supporting growth objectives. The B.C.-based vertically integrated digital asset and data centre technology company is investing in MeetAmi Innovations. Founded in 2019, … READ MORE... about An Expanding DMG Invests in Local Startups with ‘Tremendous Synergies’
Peter Evans on Xtract One’s PNE Deployment and the Future of AI-Powered Physical Security
As Vancouver continues to build its reputation as a host city for major international events, the technology protecting attendees is becoming just as important as the events themselves. Toronto-based Xtract One Technologies recently announced that its … READ MORE... about Peter Evans on Xtract One’s PNE Deployment and the Future of AI-Powered Physical Security