After seven months of mentorship, workshops, pitches, and evaluations, the 2026 New Ventures BC Competition is ready for its final act. The province’s longest-running startup competition will crown … READ MORE... about New Ventures BC Set to Crown Province’s Next Startup Champion
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This App Lets You Explore Vancouver Island with Devices ‘Out of the Way’
An entrepreneur based on Vancouver Island has launched an app to help folks explore the region better. Diogo Travassos, who came to Canada by way of Brazil, is the founder of Finback Digital. Launched this year, Finback Digital's flagship offering is … READ MORE... about This App Lets You Explore Vancouver Island with Devices ‘Out of the Way’
New Ventures BC Set to Crown Province’s Next Startup Champion
After seven months of mentorship, workshops, pitches, and evaluations, the 2026 New Ventures BC Competition is ready for its final act. The province’s longest-running startup competition will crown this year’s winners on September 21 at the VIFF Centre in … READ MORE... about New Ventures BC Set to Crown Province’s Next Startup Champion
TryCanadian Launches Digital Directory for North-of-the-Border Alternatives
Amidst ongoing trade tensions with the US, a startup out of Vancouver is helping consumers shop from Canadian sources. "At a time of economic uncertainty and growing trade tensions, choosing Canadian when it makes sense can help keep more of that economic … READ MORE... about TryCanadian Launches Digital Directory for North-of-the-Border Alternatives
EarthDaily Clears Path to Supply Satellite Imagery to Ottawa
Vancouver-based EarthDaily Analytics has secured a standing offer that could make its commercial satellite imagery more accessible across the federal government. The company has been awarded a Government of Canada National Master Standing Offer for Commercial … READ MORE... about EarthDaily Clears Path to Supply Satellite Imagery to Ottawa
Five B.C. Startups Selected for 2026 Ocean Startup Challenge
Five British Columbia startups developing technologies for seafood safety, coastal resilience, maritime operations and ocean monitoring have been selected for the 2026 Ocean Startup Challenge. The B.C.-based members of the 15-company national cohort are … READ MORE... about Five B.C. Startups Selected for 2026 Ocean Startup Challenge
AI’s Speed Debate Takes Centre Stage at Dreamforce
The CEOs of Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic converged at Salesforce’s Dreamforce conference in San Francisco on Tuesday, bringing one of the tech industry’s most consequential debates directly onto its biggest enterprise stage. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and … READ MORE... about AI’s Speed Debate Takes Centre Stage at Dreamforce
Global Summit AI Vancouver Brings AI Leaders to UBC This Fall
Global Summit AI Vancouver is returning this fall with a two-day program focused on how artificial intelligence is being built, deployed and governed in the real world. Taking place November 2 and 3 at the UBC AMS Nest, Global Summit AI Vancouver 2026 Fall … READ MORE... about Global Summit AI Vancouver Brings AI Leaders to UBC This Fall
BryoSphere Secures Funding to Scale Moss-Grown Skincare Ingredients
Vancouver biotech startup BryoSphere Biotechnologies has secured new funding from OKGN WMAN to scale its production of plant-based ingredients for skincare products. The amount of the investment was not disclosed. The women-led company genetically engineers … READ MORE... about BryoSphere Secures Funding to Scale Moss-Grown Skincare Ingredients
Photonic Proposes Ambitious $500M Semiconductor Facility in Canada
Photonic has unveiled intentions to establish a multi-tenant semiconductor manufacturing facility in Canada. The Vancouver-based company has raised nearly $500 million in venture capital to develop commercial-scale quantum computers and quantum networks … READ MORE... about Photonic Proposes Ambitious $500M Semiconductor Facility in Canada
B.C. Opens $2 Million Call to Help Early-Stage Tech Reach the Market
British Columbia is opening a second funding call designed to help early-stage technology companies prove their products in real-world environments and move closer to commercial adoption. Through Innovate BC’s Early-Stage Demonstration Call, the province … READ MORE... about B.C. Opens $2 Million Call to Help Early-Stage Tech Reach the Market