A cross-Canada collaboration between more than a dozen organizations nationwide seeks to strengthen education and awareness around intellectual property for businesses and entrepreneurs. Konstantinos Georgaras, who heads the Canadian Intellectual Property Office, says that “Strong IP knowledge helps turn ideas into economic impact.” The agreement between CIPO and 13 others brings together federal and provincial […]
Victoria’s Shift Adds Ad Blocker Features to Browser, Giving Users More Control
Shift Browser has launched an ad-blocking tool. The Victoria-based startup, which unveiled its specialty Browser in 2025, says that the configurable Shift Blocker does not require an extension but rather is built in to the app. “Our users come to Shift because they want more say in how they browse,” says chief executive officer Neil […]
Vresk Helps Users Directly Compare the Output of Different AI Models
Artificial intelligence technology is being actively advanced by a slew of high-tech firms, who are constantly competing to remain ahead of an ever-steepening curve. For everyday users, the pace of change can be disorienting, and differences between models can quickly overwhelm the less tech-literate among us. A UBC Sauder School of Business graduate has developed […]
Vancouver Upstart Ready to Scale Model for Online Vehicle Purchasing
A Vancouver-based company that specializes in automotive financing this month unveiled a milestone. OCAL Financial announced this week that it has funded more than 1,250 vehicle deals across British Columbia and Alberta. The Canadian fintech firm, which trades on the TSXV as OCAL, says the milestone confirms that the business model works at scale. “More […]
Kamloops Startup Garners Funding, AI Innovation Award for ‘Forest Guardian’
During Small Business Month, Telus is shining a light on the hard work and optimism of local entrepreneurs who put everything on the line to create a better future. Each year, Telus supports a slew of regional businesses with funding, technology, and exposure. Through its annual #StandWithOwners program, Telus has invested a total of $7 […]
GeoComply Launches ‘DeviceGuard’ Tech as Traditional ‘Fingerprinting’ Loses Ground
Since mid-2025, GeoComply has been quietly beta testing its latest innovation. The Vancouver-based digital identity platform describes this month’s launch, DeviceGuard, as a “device intelligence model.” “A device can tell you anything about itself,” explains chief technology officer Steven Vo. “Our job, for the past fourteen years, has been to know what’s actually true.” DeviceGuard […]
Vancouver-Built AI Model Ranks Among World’s Best for Live Speech-to-Text
A Vancouver-based artificial intelligence company recently ranked among the world’s best for speech-to-text technology. Streaming speech-to-text technology converts live human speech into information AI systems can understand and act on, allowing people to interact with systems in real time. Alebex AI cracked the top 10 of Artificial Analysis’ AA-WER Streaming Index. The index, unveiled this […]
VoltSafe Completes Safety Testing for Innovation on 140-Year-Old Tech
VoltSafe announced this week that it has successfully completed safety certification testing for its marine shore power solution. The Vancouver-based upstart is aiming to reinvent the electrical plug—arguing it hasn’t evolved significantly in nearly 150 years—replacing prongs with patented magnetic technology and an “electrical fingerprint” to deliver safer, smarter power connections. This month, VoltSafe passed […]
Thinkific Trims Workforce as Part of ‘Strategic Realignment’ to Find Growth
Thinkific went public in 2021 on the TSX with shares rising as high as $19.47 in 2021, giving the B.C. tech firm a peak market capitalization of over $2 billion. However, Unicorn status was fleeting. By the time the first wave of layoffs hit in 2022, THNC was trading at less than $3 per share. By […]
Photonic, Microsoft Combine ‘Collective Strengths’ to Co-Innovate Quantum
Photonic is collaborating with Redmond tech titan Microsoft in order to advance quantum resource estimation for future large-scale quantum computing systems, the companies recently revealed. As quantum computing scales beyond a single processor, developers and enterprises need ways to understand the value and benefits associated with distributed architectures and advanced error-correction approaches, according to a […]