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 […]
TiE Vancouver Hosts Fireside Chat With Version One’s Boris Wertz
TiE Vancouver is hosting a fireside chat with entrepreneur turned venture Capitalist Boris Wertz on November 24th. In conversation with Maninder Dhaliwal, chair of TiE Vancouver Angels, Wertz will be speaking about building startups and fundraising. Wertz is founding partner of Version One Ventures and one of the top early-stage tech investors in North America. […]
Scale Your Startup In Bermuda With The DMZ
In today’s increasingly remote world, product market fit has become geographically agnostic. While global traction has become more attainable as a result of the pandemic, Canadian startups need to have a deep understanding of a local ecosystem in order to enter its market. With this shift, the DMZ at Ryerson University has announced a new […]
Innovate BC Supports Pilot Initiative to Upskill B.C. Workers
Innovate BC has announced a $300,000 contribution to Palette Skills, whose program is designed to help Canadians land a job in B2B or tech sales quickly. Their SalesCamp program will be available in B.C. for the first time, with the first cohort of the pilot beginning this week in the province. Palette Skills is a […]
What Is AI And Why Does It Need Indigenous Knowledge?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to reshape virtually every industry, the workforce and, ultimately, the entire economy. The rapid evolution of AI brings new buzzwords – machine learning, deep learning, neural networks – and many questions about how best to understand and implement these new technologies. Machine learning offers new opportunities and creates risks, […]
Popular Pitch For The Purse Is Now The Forum Pitch
Earlier this year the Forum for Women Entrepreneurs became The Forum and their Pitch for the Purse program became The Forum Pitch. What could your business achieve with $25,000, mentorship and a community of entrepreneurs, business leaders & investors actively working to open doors for you? The Forum Pitch program is divided into four sections designed […]
Province of B.C. Investing In World-leading Clean Fuels Plant In Merritt
The Province of B.C. is contributing $2 million from the Innovative Clean Energy (ICE) Fund to support the engineering and design of a first-of-its-kind plant in Merritt to capture carbon dioxide and convert it to clean fuels, creating new jobs and economic opportunities in B.C.͛s cleantech sector. “The Merritt Electro Fuels Project advances made-in-B.C. technology […]