The Province is investing more than $5.3 million to help B.C. companies test made-in-B.C. health and life-sciences technologies in real-world settings, supporting innovation that could improve patient … READ MORE... about B.C. Backs Health Tech Testing Through Innovate BC Marketplace
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Province Seeking Feedback on ‘Patent Box’ Strategy for Life Science Innovation
British Columbia is home to the fastest-growing life-sciences sector in Canada. More than 2,000 companies—such as medical laboratories, pharmaceutical firms, and medical device manufacturers—employ 26,000 people province-wide. Through the Look West … READ MORE... about Province Seeking Feedback on ‘Patent Box’ Strategy for Life Science Innovation
B.C. Projects Garner Government Capital to Boost Local Cleantech Innovation
Several clean technology projects based in British Columbia are receiving funding from the Province. The provincial government this week revealed $6 million through The Innovative Clean Energy Fund for six local projects. “It’s important that we support … READ MORE... about B.C. Projects Garner Government Capital to Boost Local Cleantech Innovation
Purpose-Built Accelerator to Support Sustainable Construction in B.C.
Light House this month announced the launch of Bluprint. The Vancouver-based organization, on a mission to help government and industry "advance regenerative built environments that nurture ecological and human health," describes Bluprint as Canada’s first … READ MORE... about Purpose-Built Accelerator to Support Sustainable Construction in B.C.
B.C. Backs Health Tech Testing Through Innovate BC Marketplace
The Province is investing more than $5.3 million to help B.C. companies test made-in-B.C. health and life-sciences technologies in real-world settings, supporting innovation that could improve patient care while growing the province’s life-sciences … READ MORE... about B.C. Backs Health Tech Testing Through Innovate BC Marketplace
SFU Launches Venture Fund at Web Summit Vancouver
Simon Fraser University is putting new capital behind its next generation of spin-off companies. The Burnaby-based university has launched the SFU Innovates Venture Fund, a new fund created with InBC Investment Corp. to support early-stage ventures emerging … READ MORE... about SFU Launches Venture Fund at Web Summit Vancouver
Clio Reveals Revenue Milestone Amid ‘Unprecedented’ Growth for Legaltech
Clio this week revealed a major financial milestone. The Vancouver-based legal technology pioneer has officially surpassed US$500 million in annual recurring revenue—an achievement which places the Vancouver-based legaltech titan "among a rare class" of … READ MORE... about Clio Reveals Revenue Milestone Amid ‘Unprecedented’ Growth for Legaltech
Quantum Innovator Photonic Now Valued at $2.7B Following Investment
Coquitlam's Photonic has closed a sizeable round of financing at a company valuation of nearly $3 billion. Announced today at Web Summit Vancouver, the quantum computing company closed its funding round, which started in January, at over US$200M. The … READ MORE... about Quantum Innovator Photonic Now Valued at $2.7B Following Investment
Veritree to Help Track World-Record Planting Project in Mangrove Forest
In 2019, Justin Trudeau pledged to plant two billion trees nationwide during his time as Prime Minister. However, despite more than $3B in funding for the project, just 200M trees were ultimately planted by the Canadian government by the time the initiative … READ MORE... about Veritree to Help Track World-Record Planting Project in Mangrove Forest
Top Down Ventures Closes Founders Fund, Targeting Early-Stage Innovators
In 2024, Techcouver reported on local investment firm Top Down Ventures closing US$25 million for its Founders Fund. Founders Fund launched as the first institutional venture fund dedicated exclusively to early-stage managed serviced provider … READ MORE... about Top Down Ventures Closes Founders Fund, Targeting Early-Stage Innovators
PacifiCan Earmarks $17M for Eight B.C. Companies Innovating AI and Quantum
The artificial intelligence sector in British Columbia has more than doubled in size over the past two years, with nearly 600 companies operating in the space. The provincial government says it is looking to support local development and commercialization … READ MORE... about PacifiCan Earmarks $17M for Eight B.C. Companies Innovating AI and Quantum