Vancouver-based Active Impact Investments announced this week that it has closed its third fund at $110 million. This makes Active Impact Canada’s largest climate tech seed fund with total assets under management to over $180 million, according to a statement from the firm. At nearly twice the size of its previous fund, Active’s new fund […]
Safe Software Reveals New Augmented Reality Solution at The Peak in Seattle
Surrey’s Safe Software revealed a slew of announcements at the annual Peak of Data and AI event in Seattle. At The Peak, Safe announced the launch of FME Data Virtualization, which is describes as a new capability that allows organizations to expose secure, OpenAPI-compliant REST APIs directly on top of any system or data source […]
Victoria Startup Rethinks Tourism Marketing with Launch of AI Platform
A startup launched from Vancouver Island is seeking to render “tourism a force for good” through technological applications. Victoria’s Tourismo is a “destination management platform” with an aim to empower collaboration and foster a sustainable tourism industry, according to a statement from the company, helping creators craft and share quality, interactive storytelling content that enchants […]
Svante Advances Its Carbon Capture Collaboration with Mercer to Next Stage
A Burnaby-born company is advancing its clean technology in Alberta. Svante Technologies, which specializes in carbon capture, this week revealed progress in its project with Mercer International, a global producer of forest products such as pulp, lumber, and timber. The collaboration is now at the Front-end Engineering and Design Phase 2, or FEL-2, according to […]
With a Disco Twist for 2025, VIATEC Reveals Winners of Annual Tech Awards
Technology remains Victoria’s top industry, powering regional economic impact to the tune of $8 Billion across nearly 1,200 tech firms and over 20,000 workers. Which is exactly why the VIATEC Awards are back yet again. Returning for their 23rd year, the VIATEC Awards annually celebrate Victoria’s bustling technology sector. At the VIATEC Spring Social event […]
B.C. Aims for 10,000 Charging Stations to Remain a Leader in ZEV Adoption
Since 2011, the Province of British Columbia has invested more than $650 million to support residents of the region toward adopting zero-emission vehicles such as Teslas. A recently published report from the Province titled “Zero-Emission Vehicle Update 2024” shows that, as a result of this strong government support, British Columbia remains a leader in the […]
Semaphore Solutions Secures Capital to Scale ‘Labbit’ Tech Platform Worldwide
Semaphore Solutions recently secured a round of capital. The Victoria-based company is dedicated to empowering laboratories through innovative informatics solutions that transform lab workflows. Semaphore revealed that the funding hails from Cypress Ridge Capital, which initially invested in the Vancouver Island firm in 2023. “Our partnership with Cypress Ridge Capital has been transformative,” says chief […]
B.C. Cleantech Upstart Ekona Advances Novel Hydrogen Production Platform
A Vancouver-based clean energy company is focused on producing low-cost, low-carbon hydrogen through a novel methane pyrolysis technology. Ekona Power’s proprietary pulsed methane pyrolysis platform uses combustion and high-speed gas dynamics to convert natural gas into hydrogen and solid carbon, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90% compared to traditional steam methane reforming. And, […]
B.C. Proptech Targets National Housing Crisis with Launch of ‘UNLOCKLAND’
Amid Canada’s ongoing national affordable housing crisis, an emerging property technology company has unveiled a platform that promises to revolutionize affordable housing delivery. Established in 2024, Vancouver-based Meton AI is behind UNLOCKLAND, an artificially intelligent platform that aims to bring clarity, accessibility, and fairness to what chief executive officer Stephen Wong describes as “the most […]
UniUni Taps into GSR’s Robotic Sortation Tech Stack to Boost Last-Mile Logistics
UniUni has established a strategic partnership with Global Robotics Services, the firms announced this week. Richmond-based UniUni, a fast-growing last-mile logistics provider, will integrate GRS’s state-of-the-art robotic sortation solutions in a bid to “achieve significant operational improvement.” “Collaboration between industry leaders is essential to drive innovation, efficiency, and customer satisfaction in last-mile delivery,” posits Jan […]