From cancer diagnostics to financial planning for newcomers, 26 new ventures have joined Innovation UBC’s fall 2026 Venture Founder cohort. The 16-week program helps UBC students, faculty and staff … READ MORE... about UBC Welcomes 26 Startups to Fall Venture Founder Cohort
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UBC Welcomes 26 Startups to Fall Venture Founder Cohort
From cancer diagnostics to financial planning for newcomers, 26 new ventures have joined Innovation UBC’s fall 2026 Venture Founder cohort. The 16-week program helps UBC students, faculty and staff turn research and business ideas into viable companies … READ MORE... about UBC Welcomes 26 Startups to Fall Venture Founder Cohort
Vancouver Upstart Ready to Scale Model for Online Vehicle Purchasing
A Vancouver-based company that specializes in automotive financing this month unveiled a milestone. OCAL Financial announced this week that it has funded more than 1,250 vehicle deals across British Columbia and Alberta. The Canadian fintech firm, which … READ MORE... about Vancouver Upstart Ready to Scale Model for Online Vehicle Purchasing
From Byproduct to Platform: How Tydra Labs Is Protecting Its Biomaterials Breakthrough
When the founders of Vancouver’s Tydra Labs began exploring how waste streams could become valuable new materials, chitin was not the original plan. The team initially intended to extract proteins from waste and turn them into fibres for textiles and … READ MORE... about From Byproduct to Platform: How Tydra Labs Is Protecting Its Biomaterials Breakthrough
Spare Expands AI Platform Across Transit Agencies
Vancouver-based Spare is expanding beyond transit operations with an AI platform designed to connect the data, institutional knowledge and workflows used across transit agencies and cities. Spare AI brings together information from operational systems, … READ MORE... about Spare Expands AI Platform Across Transit Agencies
Moment Energy Wants Retired EV Batteries to Power the AI Boom
The millions of electric vehicle batteries already travelling North American roads could eventually help power another rapidly growing technology sector: artificial intelligence. That was the message from Moment Energy Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer … READ MORE... about Moment Energy Wants Retired EV Batteries to Power the AI Boom
Juno Industries Unveils Guardian and Logan Defence Systems
Vancouver-based Juno Industries has unveiled two defence technology systems designed to help military and government personnel detect threats and make decisions in remote and challenging environments. Announced this week, Guardian combines sensors, local … READ MORE... about Juno Industries Unveils Guardian and Logan Defence Systems
Kamloops Startup Garners Funding, AI Innovation Award for ‘Forest Guardian’
During Small Business Month, Telus is shining a light on the hard work and optimism of local entrepreneurs who put everything on the line to create a better future. Each year, Telus supports a slew of regional businesses with funding, technology, and … READ MORE... about Kamloops Startup Garners Funding, AI Innovation Award for ‘Forest Guardian’
TryCanadian Adds Permanent Collection of 98 Indigenous Businesses
Vancouver-based TryCanadian.ca has launched a permanent collection of 98 Indigenous-owned, community/Nation-owned and Indigenous joint-owned businesses across Canada, with entries spanning software development, design, retail and other sectors. Released … READ MORE... about TryCanadian Adds Permanent Collection of 98 Indigenous Businesses
GeoComply Launches ‘DeviceGuard’ Tech as Traditional ‘Fingerprinting’ Loses Ground
Since mid-2025, GeoComply has been quietly beta testing its latest innovation. The Vancouver-based digital identity platform describes this month's launch, DeviceGuard, as a "device intelligence model." "A device can tell you anything about itself," … READ MORE... about GeoComply Launches ‘DeviceGuard’ Tech as Traditional ‘Fingerprinting’ Loses Ground
Vancouver-Built AI Model Ranks Among World’s Best for Live Speech-to-Text
A Vancouver-based artificial intelligence company recently ranked among the world's best for speech-to-text technology. Streaming speech-to-text technology converts live human speech into information AI systems can understand and act on, allowing people to … READ MORE... about Vancouver-Built AI Model Ranks Among World’s Best for Live Speech-to-Text