BC Tech has officially opened nominations for the 2026 Technology Impact Awards (TIAs), celebrating the province’s top technology companies across various categories. The Company of the Year Awards will recognize standout businesses at different stages of growth, including Startup, Growth, Scale, Anchor, and Ambition. The Gamechanger Awards will highlight excellence in areas such as Artificial […]
Google Opens 2026 Startup Accelerator Applications
Google has opened applications for the 2026 cohort of Google for Startups Accelerator: Canada, a program aimed at helping high-potential Seed to Series A tech companies scale with support from Google and Google Cloud. Startups accepted into the cohort receive access to Google and Google Cloud resources, tailored mentorship, and industry expertise to accelerate product […]
BC Founders Day Returns August 21st to Celebrate Startup Builders
A new generation of startup builders will gather in Vancouver on Thursday, August 21st for BC Founders Day, a one-of-a-kind event created to connect current and aspiring founders with some of the province’s most experienced entrepreneurs. Organized by four-time founder–turned–venture capitalist Chris Neumann, BC Founders Day is designed as a highly focused day of learning, […]
NorthX Webinar to Spotlight Canada’s Biocarbon Breakthrough
British Columbians are invited to explore a bold new climate opportunity during a webinar hosted by NorthX Climate Tech on July 29th. The event will feature the authors of a new report, Biocarbon Rising: From Concept to Commercialization, who will unpack how BC could lead the world in scaling biocarbon solutions to decarbonize heavy industry. […]
Event to Spotlight 20 Women Tech Founders Ahead of Web Summit
Twenty trailblazing women founders in tech will take the stage at R2WSV: Innovation with Impact: Women in Tech, an exclusive Road to Web Summit Vancouver event on April 15th at UBC Robson Square Theatre. The event, hosted in collaboration with Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum (VEF), Spring, and the BC Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE), […]
Startup TNT’s Summit XI Helps Founders Secure Funding and Build Connections
For early-stage startups looking to secure funding and build investor relationships, Startup TNT’s Investment Summit XI offers a valuable opportunity. With applications now open, founders can gain access to seed-stage investment, refine their pitch, and join a growing community of high-growth startups. Since launching, Startup TNT has facilitated over $17 million in investments across 100+ […]
Vancouver’s Tech Leaders Unite at VEF’s 2025 Kickoff Event
Vancouver’s tech community will gather on January 21, 2025, for the Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum’s (VEF) first event of the year, Unearthing the Power Driving Metro Vancouver’s High-Tech Engine. Hosted at Northeastern University, this event will spotlight the region’s thriving startup ecosystem with insights from key industry leaders. The evening features a fireside chat with a […]
Vancouver Startup Week Returns with Bold Vision for 2025
Save the date! Vancouver Startup Week (VSW) is back from May 20-23, 2025, with an exciting new vision to elevate BC’s thriving startup ecosystem. As the countdown to Web Summit Vancouver begins, VSW 2025 is the perfect launchpad for entrepreneurs and innovators to spark ideas, build connections, and scale their ventures. For over a decade, […]
Need a Tech Boost? BCIT Computing Students Are Ready to Tackle Your IT Project!
Get a fresh perspective and real results by partnering with BCIT’s renowned School of Computing and Academic Studies this fall. Known for producing graduates with cutting-edge, job-ready IT skills, BCIT’s students are eager to dive into real-world challenges. Through the BCIT Industry Sponsored Student Projects program (ISSP) program, you can leverage the talent of motivated students […]
Canadian Women-in-Tech Accelerator to Propel Startups into U.S. Markets
The Canadian Women-in-Tech SaaS Market Accelerator, hosted by the Washington Technology Industry Association, is set to support 10 Canadian startups as they evaluate and prepare for expansion into Washington state and the broader United States markets. This initiative is designed to empower women-led tech companies to successfully navigate and penetrate the competitive U.S. market. Spanning […]