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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Jane Bolsters Software Portfolio with Acquisition of Local Startup Ginger Desk
With a keen eye for gaps in the market, natural health expert Dr. Julie Durnan leveraged her 15 years of industry experience to found Ginger Desk after observing how practitioners grappled with admin tasks. Durnan envisioned a service that could shoulder … READ MORE... about Jane Bolsters Software Portfolio with Acquisition of Local Startup Ginger Desk
A Major Battery Energy Storage Project is Coming to Vancouver Island
British Columbia is planning to build a sizeable battery energy storage facility. BC Hydro revealed this week that the new project, to be situated adjacent to the Vancouver Island Terminal Substation near Duncan, will deliver at least 100 megawatts of … READ MORE... about A Major Battery Energy Storage Project is Coming to Vancouver Island
Kelowna’s Nordic AutoFeed Brings Automation to the Barn
At most horse barns, feeding happens on a schedule designed around people. A Kelowna company has developed an automated alternative intended to prioritize horses’ natural grazing patterns and physiological needs. As a part of a product diversification … READ MORE... about Kelowna’s Nordic AutoFeed Brings Automation to the Barn
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