I was 29 when Jason Billingsley and I won BDC's Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for British Columbia. Elastic Path had grown into a $10 million company, and a $15,000 startup loan was the only … READ MORE... about Bootstrapped for More Than a Decade: What One Founder Would Change About Going It Alone
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Vancouver’s Miru Partners with Carlex to Bring Dimmable Glass to Automakers
Vancouver-based Miru Smart Technologies is taking another step toward putting its dimmable glass into production vehicles through an agreement with automotive glass manufacturer Carlex. The companies will integrate Miru’s technology into Carlex’s … READ MORE... about Vancouver’s Miru Partners with Carlex to Bring Dimmable Glass to Automakers
Bootstrapped for More Than a Decade: What One Founder Would Change About Going It Alone
I was 29 when Jason Billingsley and I won BDC's Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for British Columbia. Elastic Path had grown into a $10 million company, and a $15,000 startup loan was the only outside financing we had taken. People like that story, … READ MORE... about Bootstrapped for More Than a Decade: What One Founder Would Change About Going It Alone
17 UBC Ventures Set to Pitch at December Showcase
From optical connections for AI data centres to batteries built for extreme cold, 17 UBC companies will take the stage at Innovation UBC’s 2026 Venture Showcase on December 1 at UBC Robson Square. The lineup brings together ventures from UBC’s Vancouver and … READ MORE... about 17 UBC Ventures Set to Pitch at December Showcase
ZenaTech Continues Acquisition Spree to Innovate Land Surveying with Drones
ZenaTech is continuing its acquisition spree. The publicly traded, Vancouver-based drone technology innovator has made more than 30 strategic acquisitions so far. ZenaTech is best known for ZenaDrone, the company's Drones-as-a-Service business. The … READ MORE... about ZenaTech Continues Acquisition Spree to Innovate Land Surveying with Drones
Your AI Assistant Can Now Do the Chores. Who’s Still the Boss?
Picture a busy Monday. A client has moved Thursday's meeting, three customers are waiting on replies, and an invoice is due. Now picture an assistant that has already noticed all of it. It has updated your notes, drafted the replies and lined up the payment. … READ MORE... about Your AI Assistant Can Now Do the Chores. Who’s Still the Boss?
EarthDaily Analytics to Work with NASA and USGS on Future of Land Imaging
A Vancouver-based company announced last week that it is working with America's National Aeronautics and Space Administration. EarthDaily Analytics has been awarded a $3 million task order from NASA to help the U.S. Geological Survey evaluate new approaches … READ MORE... about EarthDaily Analytics to Work with NASA and USGS on Future of Land Imaging
What Happens After Hurricanes? How veritree Helps with Nature Restoration
Husqvarna is partnering with Vancouver-based nature restoration upstart veritree to help the Swedish giant with a tree-planting project in South Carolina. The initiative aims to support the planting of up to 30,000 trees in areas impacted by Hurricane … READ MORE... about What Happens After Hurricanes? How veritree Helps with Nature Restoration
Dr. Seuss Helps Kids Learn the Fun Way with Books-Inspired Universe of Games
Dr. Seuss is back. In truth, he never left, with the Seuss universe representing a multi-billion dollar franchise that has sold hundreds of millions of books and spawned myriad additional media, inspiring the imaginations of children for generations. In … READ MORE... about Dr. Seuss Helps Kids Learn the Fun Way with Books-Inspired Universe of Games
BC Tech Names Winners of 2026 Technology Impact Awards
WELLSTAR Technologies, Novarc Technologies, and Photonic were among the winners at BC Tech’s 2026 Technology Impact Awards, held tonight at Parq Vancouver. The annual awards recognize companies at every stage of growth, alongside innovators advancing … READ MORE... about BC Tech Names Winners of 2026 Technology Impact Awards
AI and Cybersecurity: When the Same Technology Becomes Both Weapon and Shield
Artificial intelligence is changing cybersecurity in two opposite directions at the same time. It is giving attackers faster and more convincing ways to deceive people, automate attacks and identify weaknesses. At the same time, it is giving defenders new … READ MORE... about AI and Cybersecurity: When the Same Technology Becomes Both Weapon and Shield