The Province has launched a new competitive process for artificial intelligence and data centres to help the region manage rising electricity demand. B.C.’s AI sector is "rapidly growing," … READ MORE... about Province Targets AI Data Centres with New Energy Management Measure
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Province Targets AI Data Centres with New Energy Management Measure
The Province has launched a new competitive process for artificial intelligence and data centres to help the region manage rising electricity demand. B.C.’s AI sector is "rapidly growing," according to a statement from the government, with "growing … READ MORE... about Province Targets AI Data Centres with New Energy Management Measure
Victoria’s MeepMeep Raises Capital to Scale Healthcare Safety Device
Last year, we reported on Victoria-born startup MeepMeep expanding its tracking technology beyond sports to the healthcare field. Founder Eve Bennett says the pivot was not planned; rather, "MeepMeep’s entry into senior care was driven by market … READ MORE... about Victoria’s MeepMeep Raises Capital to Scale Healthcare Safety Device
Hootsuite Continues to Work with ICE Amid Protests in Street
Hootsuite is caught between a rock and a hard place. The Vancouver-born social media management firm appeared to be on an unstoppable rise in the 2010s before competition, social media shifts, and the emergence of AI tools altered the market … READ MORE... about Hootsuite Continues to Work with ICE Amid Protests in Street
Alberta Resort Taps skiKrumb for Safety Tech in ‘Full-Circle Moment’ for Founder
When we first reported on skiKrumb in 2023, the startup's wearable technology was certainly interesting—but hardly anywhere. Since then, the Startup of the Year finalist has expanded to iconic resorts such as Big White and Mt. Washington. This month, the … READ MORE... about Alberta Resort Taps skiKrumb for Safety Tech in ‘Full-Circle Moment’ for Founder
Victoria Startup Sepura Home Wins Grand Prize in Small Business Contest
In the spring of 2023, we reported on a sustainable food waste separation device. The smart under-sink composter technology was developed by Victoria-based startup Sepura Home, which had that April secured seed financing for a product that separates more … READ MORE... about Victoria Startup Sepura Home Wins Grand Prize in Small Business Contest
Full-Stack Robotics Firm Novarc Reveals New CTO at ‘Crucial Inflection Point’
Novarc Technologies has unveiled the appointment of Donato Montanari as Chief Technology Officer. The full-stack AI robotics company developing automated welding solutions is "incredibly fortunate to welcome Donato to the Novarc team," according to chief … READ MORE... about Full-Stack Robotics Firm Novarc Reveals New CTO at ‘Crucial Inflection Point’
This AI App from MindBio Therapeutics Can Detect Drug Intoxication by Voice
A Vancouver-based MindBio Therapeutics recently announced a successful showcase of its new AI-powered intoxication detection technology. The B.C. biotech firm has been conducting clinical health research through which it has developed what it believes to be … READ MORE... about This AI App from MindBio Therapeutics Can Detect Drug Intoxication by Voice
Projects Aim to Improve Efficiency of Operations at YVR with New Cleantech
Building on the government’s "Look West" commitments, three projects through B.C.’s Integrated Marketplace program are aiming to reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency at YVR. Through Look West, the Province is working to invest in high-tech and … READ MORE... about Projects Aim to Improve Efficiency of Operations at YVR with New Cleantech
Province Supports Smart Farming Tech to ‘Strengthen Food Security’ in B.C.
British Columbia is supporting projects to "strengthen food security" within the region while ensuring "more people have the necessary skills to succeed in the growing agri-tech sector." Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth for the Province, … READ MORE... about Province Supports Smart Farming Tech to ‘Strengthen Food Security’ in B.C.
Victoria’s Sailbotix Joins Amplify to Move from Innovation to Real-World Impact
The Ocean Startup Project this week unveiled the second round of companies selected for Amplify. Amplify is Ocean Startup Project's collaborative commercialization program for high-potential Canadian ocean technology ventures. The program is designed to … READ MORE... about Victoria’s Sailbotix Joins Amplify to Move from Innovation to Real-World Impact