Ritchie Bros. is putting more of its global heavy-equipment marketplace into buyers’ pockets with the launch of a redesigned mobile app. The Vancouver-born company, now part of RB Global, says the … READ MORE... about Ritchie Bros. Rebuilds Mobile App for Bidding on the Go
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UBC Planet Hunter Takes Beaker Banter Listeners Across the Galaxy
A University of British Columbia astronomer who has identified thousands of possible worlds beyond our solar system is the featured guest on the latest episode of Innovation UBC’s Beaker Banter podcast. Dr. Michelle Kunimoto joins host Dr. Marissa … READ MORE... about UBC Planet Hunter Takes Beaker Banter Listeners Across the Galaxy
Ritchie Bros. Rebuilds Mobile App for Bidding on the Go
Ritchie Bros. is putting more of its global heavy-equipment marketplace into buyers’ pockets with the launch of a redesigned mobile app. The Vancouver-born company, now part of RB Global, says the update transforms its app from a browsing companion into a … READ MORE... about Ritchie Bros. Rebuilds Mobile App for Bidding on the Go
Research Funding Targets Potential of DNA to Lower Healthcare Barriers in BC
Projects translating genetic insights for specific medical uses are pushing to put personalized care into practice. The projects are all funded by Genome British Columbia, which facilitates the integration of genomics into society. Two projects aim to … READ MORE... about Research Funding Targets Potential of DNA to Lower Healthcare Barriers in BC
Vancouver’s Bitcoin Block Party Returns at New Downtown Location
Vancouver’s Bitcoin Block Party will return on Sunday, August 23, following a one-year hiatus and a move to a new downtown home. The free, all-ages event will take over the Bentall Centre Courtyard outside FUNK Coffee from noon to 8 p.m., bringing together … READ MORE... about Vancouver’s Bitcoin Block Party Returns at New Downtown Location
Canadian Companies Receive Most Exclusive Rights to University Patents, Survey Finds
A new national survey is challenging the perception that intellectual property developed at Canadian universities is routinely transferred to foreign companies. Co-authored by Brett Sharp, Associate Director of Technology Transfer at Innovation UBC, the … READ MORE... about Canadian Companies Receive Most Exclusive Rights to University Patents, Survey Finds
Venture Capital for Food-Tech Innovation is Shifting Flow, Report Finds
The Canadian Food Innovation Network today released its report covering the nation's food-tech ecosystem. Across the first half of 2026, nearly 50 fundraising events have generated more than $60M in capital for food-tech companies nationwide. British … READ MORE... about Venture Capital for Food-Tech Innovation is Shifting Flow, Report Finds
Ideon Joins ‘Landmark’ Research Project to Advance Next-Gen Imaging Tech
Ideon Technologies has revealed that it intends to participate in a landmark international research-based consortium. An innovator of subsurface intelligence, Ideon uses energy from supernova explosions to see deep beneath the Earth’s surface, pioneering … READ MORE... about Ideon Joins ‘Landmark’ Research Project to Advance Next-Gen Imaging Tech
GeoComply Extends Partnership with FanDuel to Deliver Tech Worthy of Trust
GeoComply is extending its partnership with FanDuel Group, a mobile gaming company based in the United States. Founded in Vancouver in 2011 by Anna Sainsbury and David Briggs, GeoComply offers a digital identity platform and trust engine that can detect and … READ MORE... about GeoComply Extends Partnership with FanDuel to Deliver Tech Worthy of Trust
UBC Researchers Are Turning B.C. Wood Waste into a Post-Plastic Opportunity
British Columbia has no shortage of wood—but much of what is harvested never reaches a mill. At the same time, industries worldwide are searching for practical alternatives to petroleum-based plastics. Researchers at the University of British Columbia … READ MORE... about UBC Researchers Are Turning B.C. Wood Waste into a Post-Plastic Opportunity
Telus Commits $2 Million to Those Affected by Wildfires in B.C.
Wildfires have recently impacted areas of British Columbia, prompting the Province to declare a state of emergency on August 8th. In response, Telus has committed $2 million. The capital is earmarked for network connectivity, data top-ups and bill … READ MORE... about Telus Commits $2 Million to Those Affected by Wildfires in B.C.