Earlier this year, an entrepreneur based in northern British Columbia launched a free app in response to rising wildfires in Canada. Jeff Parr, a former oil sector employee and self-taught coder, … READ MORE... about WildFire Ready Expands Map as Startup Adds Slew of New Features to App
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Six Innovative B.C. Startups That Found Funding This Summer
Fundraising has been somewhat challenging for startups in Canada in recent years, but that hasn't stopped everyone from raising capital. To prove our point, we've highlighted a handful of B.C.-based companies that have secured funding since May. From … READ MORE... about Six Innovative B.C. Startups That Found Funding This Summer
Renaissance Wages War on Wireworms in New Challenge for Targeted Biotech
Renaissance BioScience is working on a project to extend the reach of its yeast-based bio-pesticide technology from above-ground insect pests to target soil-dwelling crop pests. The initial target of its RNA interference bio-tech weapon? Destructive … READ MORE... about Renaissance Wages War on Wireworms in New Challenge for Targeted Biotech
Synsira Launches Kind Local, a Tool for Users Who Want ‘AI on Their Own Terms’
Bigger is not always better, posits Dr. Jonathan Schaeffer. Schaeffer is the founder of Synsira Software Solutions and a cofounder of the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute, and he's referring to artificial intelligence systems. “Not every AI task … READ MORE... about Synsira Launches Kind Local, a Tool for Users Who Want ‘AI on Their Own Terms’
WildFire Ready Expands Map as Startup Adds Slew of New Features to App
Earlier this year, an entrepreneur based in northern British Columbia launched a free app in response to rising wildfires in Canada. Jeff Parr, a former oil sector employee and self-taught coder, says WildFire Ready keeps users informed by pulling live data … READ MORE... about WildFire Ready Expands Map as Startup Adds Slew of New Features to App
Province Aims to a Build Bigger, Faster, and More Reliable EV Charging Network
The Province wants to dramatically expand electric charging infrastructure over the next decade while simultaneously hoping to conserve energy. Since 2016, the Government of Canada has allocated more than $1 billion in funding to support the deployment of … READ MORE... about Province Aims to a Build Bigger, Faster, and More Reliable EV Charging Network
Infiligence Opens Richmond Engineering Hub to Bring Enterprise AI Into Production
Vancouver is gaining a new enterprise AI engineering hub as Infiligence expands its presence in North America. The AI-native platform engineering company has launched a Forward Deployed Engineering Center of Excellence in Richmond. The centre will … READ MORE... about Infiligence Opens Richmond Engineering Hub to Bring Enterprise AI Into Production
How Mostar Labs Is Bringing Clean Energy Infrastructure to the Coast
Built in B.C. | Building B.C. A series exploring how Innovate BC-supported projects are helping organizations solve real-world challenges through made-in-B.C. innovation. Victoria-based clean technology company Mostar Labs is working to address a … READ MORE... about How Mostar Labs Is Bringing Clean Energy Infrastructure to the Coast
BC Tech Finalist OverSushi Is Rethinking Salesforce Consulting for the AI Era
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. For decades, technology consulting has operated according to a familiar … READ MORE... about BC Tech Finalist OverSushi Is Rethinking Salesforce Consulting for the AI Era
TravelAI Brings Sonder Home with Brand Acquisition
Vancouver-based TravelAI has acquired the Sonder brand and relaunched Sonder.com, giving one of Canada’s best-known travel-tech names a second life following the collapse of its former operator. Through parent company UpNext Ventures, TravelAI acquired the … READ MORE... about TravelAI Brings Sonder Home with Brand Acquisition
Telus Reveals Leadership Changes as ‘First Step’ of Business ‘Transformation’
Since 2022, the value of shares in Telus are down by more than half, even amid broader market rallies. To help buck the trend, the venerable Vancouver telecom titan has unveiled changes to its executive leadership. This includes David Fuller rejoining as … READ MORE... about Telus Reveals Leadership Changes as ‘First Step’ of Business ‘Transformation’