Thinkific has announced the speaker lineup for its virtual summit Think in Color 2022 and it is one-of-a-kind. The annual event connecting, empowering, and promoting women of color in the knowledge economy will feature 20 top-tier speakers including, Lisa Nichols, Simran Kaur and Ellie Diop. “Think In Color is a safe, positive space for women […]
Vancouver Startups Selected To Participate In 2022 Google for Startups Accelerator
Two Vancouver-based startups have been selected to participate in the 2022 Google for Startups Accelerator Canada program. MintList and Miru join 10 other Canadian startups looking to grow and advance by bringing the best of Google’s products, people and technology to startups that leverage machine learning and AI today, or plan to in the future. MintList is […]
Here Is Why British Columbia Is Canada’s Fastest Growing Life Sciences Sector
British Columbia has a vibrant and thriving life sciences industry that is distinguished not only by local and national accomplishments, but also by international recognition. According to the report B.C. Life Sciences Update 2021: Building on a Foundation of Innovation, British Columbia’s ecosystem has never been stronger. The report, released by The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade […]
ProCogia Partners With ACCESS To Give Indigenous Youth An Insight Into Data & Analytics Careers
Vancouver’s ProCogia has partnered with one of the most comprehensive indigenous training providers in Canada to give indigenous teenagers an insight into what a career in Data & Analytics would entail. Equal representation at ProCogia is something CEO Mehar Pratap Singh firmly believes in, so a partnership with ACCESS is a natural fit. ACCESS is […]
New Ventures BC Announces Top 25 For 2022 Competition
The 22nd annual New Ventures BC Competition, presented by Innovate BC, has determined their Top 25 startup ventures. Earlier this month they narrowed the field, naming the 15 companies that would advance directly into Round 3 as well as 27 ventures that were selected to pitch in Round 2.5. Today they announced the ten ventures from […]
BC Edtech Startup Bringing Place-based Online Education to Schools Across the Province
Kids across British Columbia will soon have a new open-source of learning and inspiration that will help them grow up to become the future stewards of our communities and lands. With the participation of the Government of Canada and the Ministry of Education of British Columbia, a new agreement between Nelson-based Live It Earth and […]
VEF Panel, Workshop on ‘Future of Transportation’ with Local Clean-Tech Startups
On the evening of June 28, public and private sector organizations will gather to celebrate the clean transportation industry in the Vancouver area. The Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum is hosting the “Future of Transportation” at the Vancouver Convention Centre. This interactive technology workshop, reception, and panel aims to spotlight local innovations to reduce emissions and reimagine regional […]
Canada’s Leader In Mentorship For Women Entrepreneurs Needs More Mentors
As more women in Canada continue to turn to entrepreneurship, there is a critical need for access to resources, capital and networks to support their business growth. Unfortunately significant barriers still exist. Women founders are less likely than their male counterparts to receive venture capital funding and the pandemic has hit women-owned businesses harder. The […]
The Honourable Harjit Sajjan Announces Support For Innovation With PacifiCan
Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), spoke at the Vancouver Board of Trade’s New Economic Opportunities for Vancouver’s Tech Community event. During his remarks, Minister Sajjan spoke about his vision for PacifiCan and how it will support British Columbia businesses, including those in the tech sector. With […]
B.C. Hydrogen Community Launches Changemakers Consortium
The British Columbia Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) is partnering with businesses and government organizations to drive B.C.’s low-carbon hydrogen economy forward, with the launch of the B.C. Hydrogen Changemakers Consortium (BCHCC). The partnership was announced at last night’s official Consortium launch event hosted by CICE and attended by leading B.C. hydrogen players, […]