Canada’s Digital Technology Supercluster has launched the Earth X-ray for Low-Impact Mining project. Like X-rays and MRIs give us visibility inside the human body, the project will enable mining exploration companies to identify density and magnetic anomalies with greater resolution and certainty up to 1 kilometre beneath the Earth’s surface. To power the global transition […]
Spring Activator launches Health Impact Investor Challenge In Collaboration With TELUS
On a mission to accelerate investment in impact startups driving social and environmental change to make the world a better place, Vancouver’s Spring Activator today announced the launch of the first-ever Health Impact Investor Challenge. In collaboration with the TELUS Pollinator Fund for Good, the challenge is set to run from March to May of […]
A Conversation with 2021’s Top 3 Startups
Want to know if you have what it takes to launch a successful business? Join Innovate BC online during your lunch break on November 18th to learn from those who have been there, done that. Facilitated by Innovate BC President + CEO, Raghwa Gopal, The Entrepreneurial Journey – A Conversation with 2021’s Top Startups will […]
UBC Launches New Augmented And Virtual Reality Courses With Circuit Stream
Vancouver has established itself as a globally recognized centre for gaming, film, entertainment, and other interactive media. More than 150 game companies employ 6,000 professionals based in Vancouver, making it a prime location for augmented and virtual reality development. The global AR/VR industry is estimated to grow by around 25% through 2021 and skills training in this field will […]
Navigating an Era of Unprecedented Liquidity
Investment in the Canadian tech ecosystem has never been stronger, evidenced by explosive growth in venture capital flowing from investors on both sides of the border. This month the Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum hears expert perspectives on what this means for Vancouver entrepreneurs and how to take advantage of this when planning IPOs & exits, secondaries, […]
UBC Announces Sneak-a-Peek & Ready-to-Raise Startups For 2021 Venture Showcase
Across industries, landscapes and continents, UBC innovators are leading the charge creating solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges. From climate solutions and human health transformations to technological advancements and social impact, UBC is a rich bedrock of innovation home to entrepreneurs generating impacts through research and discoveries. Join entrepreneurship@UBC for their second annual […]
Report Highlights Continued Need For Diversity In Tech Sector
The HR Tech Group has released their 2021 Diversity in Tech Dashboard and it highlights the continued need for diversity in tech sector, with an emphasis on executive roles. The Diversity in Tech Dashboard reports year-over-year progress on representation of equity-deserving groups in the BC tech sector. The project aims to improve the attraction, retention and advancement of […]
entrepreneurship@UBC Hosts Second Annual Venture Showcase
Across industries, landscapes and continents, UBC innovators are leading the charge creating solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges. From climate solutions and human health transformations to technological advancements and social impact, UBC is a rich bedrock of innovation home to entrepreneurs generating impacts through research and discoveries. Join entrepreneurship@UBC for their second annual […]
Lighthouse Labs Hosts 21-Day Coding Challenge
Starting November 22nd, Canadians can complete one challenge a day to develop a daily coding habit through Lighthouse Labs’ 21-Day Coding Challenge. Whether you’re a coding hobbyist or you’ve never laid eyes on a command line before, the 21-Day Coding Challenge will allow participants to learn how to code in a fun, free environment and […]
B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy Appoints Executive Team
The British Columbia Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE), is now operational with the appointment of an executive team and board of directors. The CICE was founded by the Government of British Columbia, Government of Canada and Shell Canada and will bring together innovators, industry, governments and academics to accelerate the commercialization and scale-up of B.C.-based clean […]