The 24th annual New Ventures BC Competition, presented by Innovate BC, has determined their Top 26 startup ventures. Earlier this month they narrowed the field, naming the 16 companies that would advance directly into Round 3 as well as the ventures that were selected to pitch in Round 2.5. This week they announced the nine ventures […]
New Ventures BC Narrows Field for 2024 Startup Competition
The 24th annual New Ventures BC Competition presented by Innovate BC is well underway. New Ventures BC is giving away over $250,000 in non-dilutive cash and prizes to the most promising tech ventures across the province. Beyond the top three Innovate BC prizes, there are industry specific prizes and a prize for the top regional startup. […]
Vancouver Startup Week Celebrates 10 Years of Advancing Entrepreneurship
Vancouver Startup Week is back—and it’s louder, prouder, and better than ever, according to organizers. The weeklong event, which started back in 2014, is an annual celebration of regional entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders—with an aim to “build momentum and foster connections” across the Greater Vancouver startup community. “Vancouver Startup Week is your gateway to mastering […]
Canada’s First Wildfire Tech Innovation Call Offers Up to $3M in Funding
With wildfire frequency, size and intensity growing annually, effective wildfire management is imperative. This month the B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) is launching Canada’s first call for innovation focused on wildfire technologies. Up to $3 million in non-dilutive investment will be awarded to innovators across British Columbia that are commercializing technology at […]
Emilie de Rosenroll Appointed as New Chair of Innovate BC’s Board of Directors
Innovate BC announced this week that Emilie de Rosenroll is the new Chair of its Board of Directors, replacing Andrew Petter. Prior to this appointment, de Rosenroll has served on Innovate BC’s Board of Directors since July 2021. With nearly two decades of leadership experience in multi-stakeholder organizations, de Rosenroll has built and structured many […]
Up to $300,000 for B.C. Innovation Projects Is Up for Grabs
Applications are now open for Innovate BC’s Ignite program, which awards up to $300,000 to fund B.C.-based research and development projects that are creating game-changing innovations in the areas of natural resources, engineering and applied sciences. Supporting the Province of B.C.’s Stronger BC Economic Plan, the Ignite program helps aid B.C. businesses with the funds needed […]
New Ventures BC Announces 2024 Competition Round 2 Finalists
The New Ventures BC Competition, presented by Innovate BC, is in full swing and today they announced the companies that will be moving on to Round 2 of their 24th annual startup competition. New Ventures BC is giving away over $250,000 in non-dilutive cash and prizes to the most promising tech ventures across the province. Beyond the […]
Meet UBC’s Investor Ready Companies at the 2024 Investor Showcase
As one of the top 40 universities in the world, the University of British Columbia is a catalyst for innovation. Across the UBC landscape, we are seeing research and ideas brought to bear through entrepreneurial pathways, being propelled from the university into the world creating positive economic, cultural and environmental impacts through venture creation. entrepreneurship@UBC in […]
Empowering Healthcare: Life Sciences BC Hosts Inaugural Digital Health Conference
Digital health technology opens the door for accurate and accessible care to reach the most vulnerable populations. As health technologies evolve, they present unprecedented challenges and opportunities to improve patient care and individual health outcomes. From AI-powered medical devices and diagnostics to technologies accessing real-time data, the possibilities for digital health truly are exciting. Life […]
WNORTH Returns to Whistler with a Power-Packed Agenda for Women in Business
The eighth edition of the WNORTH conference, Canada’s largest destination gathering for women in leadership, is making its return to Whistler. This year’s Conference will be held at the picturesque Four Seasons Resort Whistler with activities held around the resort including Connect Dinners at a variety of local restaurants. Attendees will also be able to […]