InBC Investment is working with the University of British Columbia to launch a new fund aimed at accelerating the growth of innovative companies built on local research. The UBC Catalyst Ventures Fund, supported by $10M from InBC and $10M from UBC plus up to $20M in private funding, will invest in spinoff companies created from […]
VCC Garners Support from Netflix to Bolster Creative Tech Talent in BC
Vancouver Community College has received funding as part of a joint initiative to strengthen British Columbia’s position as a global hub for creative technology. VCC received the capital from DigiBC in partnership with Netflix. The funding will support six seats in its Production for Animation and VFX Award of Achievement micro-credential. The province “is a […]
Philosophies Aligned, Vancouver Startup Border0 Joins Toronto’s Tailscale
Vancouver startup Border0 is joining Toronto-based connectivity platform Tailscale, the companies announced this week. “Border0 is now part of Tailscale, and we’re very glad to have the team here,” stated Tailscale chief executive officer Avery Pennarun. “We’re super excited to build together.” Tailscale “started with secure connectivity: make it easy for devices and services to […]
SFU and Moment Energy Collab to Boost Clean Power for Compute
Vancouver-based battery repurposing innovator Moment Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding with Simon Fraser University to support the institution’s growing data centre needs and sustainability goals. The MOU focuses on collaborative opportunities for Moment Energy and SFU to identify opportunities to deploy advanced energy storage to boost power availability for SFU’s data centres and […]
Cruz Battery Metals Taps into Hydrogen Potential with Project in Nova Scotia
A Vancouver-based battery metals company announced this week that it has acquired 5,000 acres of land for a hydrogen project. Cruz Battery Metals says the South Advocate Hydrogen Project site, which borders a Quebec Innovative Materials project, is in Nova Scotia. “Hydrogen exploration companies are experiencing a surge of investor attention recently,” says James Nelson, […]
QSE Expands Market Reach for Post-Quantum Security Solutions
Quantum Secure Encryption this week highlighted “continued global expansion, channel growth, platform development milestones, and increasing commercial engagement” during a business update. QSE specializes in post-quantum data security, encryption, and secure data infrastructure. Their solutions help protect sensitive data from cyber threats and quantum-enabled attacks across commercial, enterprise, and the public sector. The Vancouver-based firm, […]
Kamloops Cleantech Progressive Planet Files Patent for Latest Innovation
Progressive Planet has filed a patent application for its latest clean technology innovation. The Kamloops-based cleantech announced this week a US Provisional Patent Application for “Planet LCD Cement.” The “LCD” stands for Limestone Calcined Diatomite, and Progressive Planet believes it is the first company to develop this particular material. To reduce the carbon footprint of […]
UBC Spinout Partners with Local Concrete Maker to Innovate Cement
A Vancouver-born climate technology startup-to-watch is partnering with a B.C.-based precast concrete manufacturer. Calgary’s CURA Climate has signed an agreement with Grand Forks Concrete to deploy a pilot‑scale demonstration plant as well as a first‑of‑kind commercial facility to convert agricultural spent lime into low‑carbon cement and agricultural co‑products. “Agricultural spent lime has long been treated […]
B.C. Deploys ‘Multi-Technology Approach’ to Prevent Overpass Collisions
A new system that detects and diverts overnight vehicles is launching this year with an aim to protect travellers and property by minimizing overpass collisions. “Overheight collisions are entirely preventable,” says Mike Farnworth, Minister of Transportation and Transit. A new overheight-detection system, under construction as of this week, will be situated in Chilliwack on Highway […]
VIATEC Unveils Award Finalists Ahead of ‘Western Neon’ Event
In 2026, The VIATEC Awards are back for a 24th year. This year’s theme of “Western Neon” promises high-energy entertainment, networking, and celebration, according to a statement. “Western Neon captures the energy of the West as a place of ideas, creativity, and reinvention,” explains Dan Gunn, chief executive officer of VIATEC. “It blends the glow […]