Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), has announced the launch of its Canadian Grow Program incubator to empower non-profit leaders in British Columbia. The incubator is hosted by Sage Foundation, bringing together non-profit CEO’s and Executive Directors for a series of in-person business development sessions […]
Applications for BC Tech’s 2023 Technology Impact Awards Are Now Open
Applications for BC Tech Association’s 2023 Technology Impact Awards are now open. Each year, the TIAs connect to a theme that reflects who we are as an industry at that point in time. From big raises to hiring sprees, acquisitions to IPOs, B.C.’s ecosystem is showing what is possible. To celebrate their 30th anniversary year, BC Tech […]
WomenInWeb3 Summit To Highlight Local Vancouver Web3 Talent
Canadian Web3 and public policy newsletter, d3crypto, is hosting its first ever WomenInWeb3 Summit in Vancouver on March 27-28th. The event promises to demonstrate that Web3 is an industry for all, but especially women, while highlighting local Vancouver talent working in a variety of areas. Much like the rest of the tech sector, women are […]
The New Ventures BC Competition Is Back & Applications Are Open
Now in its 23rd year, the New Ventures BC Competition, presented by Innovate BC, is back and searching for BC’s best new tech startups. BC’s largest and longest-running tech competition is known for identifying and propelling forward the province’s most quickly-rising startups. The NVBC Competition has had a significant impact on the province’s rapidly growing […]
EA Sports Hosts IWD Panel On Future Of Women In Tech
This week EA Sports is hosting a panel discussion about the future of women in tech at its Vancouver campus. The event will provide a networking opportunity for current and aspiring women leaders on International Women’s Day. Natali Altshuler, SVP, Head of Operations, EA Sports and Racing, will present a keynote and lead the panel […]
Startup Accelerator FounderFuel Is Back and Wants to Meet Vancouver’s Startups
Startup accelerator FounderFuel is back this spring for the first time in three years and they’re hitting the road to find Canada’s top tech talent. FounderFuel will be in Vancouver on Wednesday, March 8th for an in-depth information session where startup founders can learn about the program’s main components, including mentor matching, leadership development, expert […]
Let BCIT’s Computing Students Tackle Your Tech Challenges
Have an IT challenge? Put Computing students to work for you in April & May. BCIT’s School of Computing and Academic Studies has a long-standing reputation for producing graduates with job-ready skills for the IT industry. The BCIT Industry Sponsored Student Projects program (ISSP) provides students with real-life experience by working on IT or software development projects […]
Vancouver Startup Week Returns In June 2023
After taking 2022 off, Vancouver Startup Week (VSW) is back in 2023. Event organizers are planning an in-person Vancouver Startup Week running from June 2nd to 9th and super early-bird tickets are now available for purchase. In 2021 VSW consisted of more than 50 virtual events including panels, hackathons and workshops are planned over the seven days. […]
Life Sciences BC Hosts 8th Annual Access to Innovation Conference
With $1.3 billion of capital raised in 2021, B.C.’s life sciences sector has never been more robust. In fact, B.C. is Canada’s fastest-growing life sciences sector, employing roughly 20,000 people at over 2,000 companies. And according to BioTalent Canada’s 2021 National Report, the sector will likely require 65,000 additional workers by 2029. The BC life […]
BCIT Opens Tech Collider Space At Downtown Campus
The British Columbia Institute of Technology’s (BCIT) has opened the Tech Collider at their downtown campus. With a focus on supporting B.C.’s vibrant technology sector, the multi-purpose learning centre and collaboration space will connect students and industry to solve real-world challenges. “British Columbia has one of the fastest-growing tech sectors in Canada,” said Selina Robinson, […]