Innovation UBC is accepting applications for the spring 2027 cohort of Venture Founder, its flagship entrepreneurship program for UBC researchers, innovators and students ready to turn discoveries and … READ MORE... about Innovation UBC Opens Applications for Spring 2027 Venture Founder Program
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VIBE Wants to Bridge Vancouver Island’s Wealth and Tech Divide
Vancouver Island has generated billions of dollars in wealth and produced globally successful technology companies, but the investors holding much of that capital and the founders building the Island’s future rarely find themselves in the same room. A new … READ MORE... about VIBE Wants to Bridge Vancouver Island’s Wealth and Tech Divide
Cortico Launches Benchmark to Test Clinical AI Safety
Vancouver healthcare technology company Cortico has launched a free, open benchmark designed to measure whether artificial intelligence models can safely support clinical decisions—not merely pass medical exams. Called MedSafe-Dx, the benchmark evaluates … READ MORE... about Cortico Launches Benchmark to Test Clinical AI Safety
Coquitlam Startup Satiafy Rethinks Meal Planning with Cost-Focused Approach
A company based out of Coquitlam is aiming to combine the convenience of meal-kit delivery with the affordability of grocery store pricing. Satiafy promises that, after a couple minutes of initial setup, everything after is "automatic" (except for the whole … READ MORE... about Coquitlam Startup Satiafy Rethinks Meal Planning with Cost-Focused Approach
Innovation UBC Opens Applications for Spring 2027 Venture Founder Program
Innovation UBC is accepting applications for the spring 2027 cohort of Venture Founder, its flagship entrepreneurship program for UBC researchers, innovators and students ready to turn discoveries and ideas into new ventures. The 16-week program provides … READ MORE... about Innovation UBC Opens Applications for Spring 2027 Venture Founder Program
UBC, Rogers and Mitacs Rethink the Path From Research to Market
A partnership between the University of British Columbia, Rogers Communications and Mitacs is developing a new model for moving promising university research beyond the laboratory and into practical use. At the centre of the collaboration is Operation … READ MORE... about UBC, Rogers and Mitacs Rethink the Path From Research to Market
Canada Supports Technology Upgrades and Workforce Upskilling in Northern BC
The federal government is investing in British Columbia. Specifically, Canada unveiled $11 million for 10 organizations in Northern B.C. to help upgrade technology, upskill workers, and improve operations in the face of "global trade pressures." The … READ MORE... about Canada Supports Technology Upgrades and Workforce Upskilling in Northern BC
Vancouver Startup Barry Puts AI to Work for Trades Businesses
For many trades contractors, the workday does not end when the crew leaves the job site. Quotes still need to be prepared, schedules updated, invoices checked and customer reports written—often using information scattered across emails, text messages, … READ MORE... about Vancouver Startup Barry Puts AI to Work for Trades Businesses
Nicholas Ning to Decode Canada’s AI Funding Landscape
Canadian organizations may be eager to adopt artificial intelligence, but finding the capital to turn AI plans into working systems remains a challenge. An upcoming virtual event from MacKay CEO Forums aims to help business leaders better understand the … READ MORE... about Nicholas Ning to Decode Canada’s AI Funding Landscape
Jukebox Reveals ‘Major Update’ to Free Online Creative Image Toolkit
Jukebox Print recently unveiled a "major update" to its lineup of free creative tools. The Vancouver-born company—which launched out of Yaletown in 2009 before moving to Gastown and eventually Richmond—was always a digital-forward company, even though its … READ MORE... about Jukebox Reveals ‘Major Update’ to Free Online Creative Image Toolkit
YVR Positioned at Forefront of Global ‘Airside Electrification’ Trend in Canada
We may not yet be at the stage of electrified passenger planes, but that has not stopped airports around the world from electrifying elements of operation in ways that are actually market-ready. Within Canada, YVR holds the crown in this regard, being the … READ MORE... about YVR Positioned at Forefront of Global ‘Airside Electrification’ Trend in Canada