It’s going to be a busy fall for entrepreneurs in the Okanagan. Last month, we reported on Accelerate Okanagan performing an overdue analysis of the region’s technology sector. Understanding the tech sector’s contribution to the Okanagan’s economy will help amplify the expertise and growth opportunities, according to AO, which the organization says is critical in […]
Government Investment into Lab Innovation Targets Enhanced Healthcare Access in B.C.
There are 4,200 publicly funded diagnostic tests in B.C. that result in more than 96 million tests annually needing to be analyzed and diagnosed. Provincial laboratories are testing digital tools and technological solutions with an aim to support swifter diagnostic services, thus improving access to testing for people living with diseases, such as cancer, throughout […]
General Fusion Taps Victoria’s Motus Design to Help Build ‘World-Changing Technology’
New projects have been funded through British Columbia’s Integrated Marketplace. Delivered by Innovate BC, the program has been building a network of industry partners to identify challenges and implement technological solutions that help large-scale organizations increase competitiveness and improve health and safety. As part of the StrongerBC Economic Plan, the Integrated Marketplace Initiative kicked off […]
Vancouver International Airport Working with Local Startups to Upgrade Runway, Terminal
Three new projects have been funded through British Columbia’s Integrated Marketplace, program supporter Innovate BC announced this week. Delivered by Innovate BC, the program has been building a network of industry partners to identify challenges and implement technological solutions that help large-scale organizations increase competitiveness and improve health and safety. As part of the StrongerBC […]
DIGITAL Backs Consortium of Canadian Companies Aiming to ‘Revolutionize Healthcare’ with A.I.
WELL Health Technologies and a consortium of partners have been awarded the largest DIGITAL project to date for an ambitious project known as Health Compass II. The publicly traded WELL Health, a Vancouver-based company focused on consolidating and modernizing clinical and digital assets within the healthcare sector, this week announced the approval of a $44M […]
Infinitii AI Secures $1M to Innovate Canada’s Water Infrastructure Through Machine Learning
Since launching a decade ago in 2014 to provide environmental monitoring to water infrastructure utilities, infinitii ai has evolved into a machine learning software firm that serves customers in many major North American municipalities, including Toronto, Montreal, and York in Canada and Seattle, Boston, and Los Angeles in the US. This week, the Vancouver-based predictive […]
Iconic Science World Dome Going Green with $30 Million from Government for ‘Critical Upgrades’
One of Vancouver’s most iconic buildings is due to receive “critical infrastructure upgrades” thanks to investment from the federal government. Canada this month announced $19 million for Science World, specifically its geodesic dome, which has been suffering from age in recent years. The nonprofit Science World has been engaging learners across the province in science, […]
B.C. Launching Digital Portal for Landlords to Protect Tenants from ‘Bad Faith’ Evictions
As British Columbia suffers from some of the highest housing costs in Canada—and the world—the Province continues to intervene in an effort to stem the bleeding for those seeking permanent shelter in the region. Most government policies, such as this year’s attack on AirBnB and sweeping changes to condo rental rules in 2022, have observed […]
Clio and Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute Partner Up to Advance Legal Tech with AI
This week, a partnership was revealed between Clio and the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute. Clio, a Vancouver-born provider of cloud-based legal technology, will be collaborating with the Edmonton institute, known as Amii, on various projects oriented around a “shared commitment to innovation and excellence in legal tech.” Specifically, the B.C. firm intends to tap the […]
Canadian Investment Aims to Supercharge B.C.’s Electric Highway and Beyond
The Province of British Columbia continues to invest toward an ambitious goal: to electrify the highways of B.C. and ensure that every community has access to a fast-charging station. The government earmarked $30 million in its 2024 budget to add more than 500 public charging stations, building on roughly 5,000 currently in place today. “We […]