The act of doing laundry isn’t as exciting as television shows like Friends make it seem—laundromat scenes tend to play out duller than “The One with the East German Laundry Detergent” depicts, and in-home laundry (while convenient) is even less riveting on average. But more convenient yet, and perhaps even exciting, is laundry pickup and […]
B.C.’s Top Tech Inventions of 2023
TIME recently released its list of best inventions for 2023. The magazine’s iconic annual list compiles interesting and impactful inventions from around the globe, outlining their potential for the world and its future. As the province’s technology publication of record, Techcouver is proud to report on British Columbia creations gracing the list, including an AI-powered robot “coworker” and […]
How SFU is Accelerating Agritech Innovation in BC
The startup ecosystem within British Columbia is renowned for its work in sustainability across sectors. One of the most important areas to manage and optimize resources is agriculture, since everybody will probably always need to eat. BC startups have been taking on a range of issues connected to a mission of innovating food systems for […]
Cronometer Infuses Diet App with AI for Personalized Nutrition
The global personalized nutrition market size is estimated to reach US$45B by 2032, and Canada wants a slice of the pie. The Canadian Food Innovation Network recently awarded more than $650,000 to eight food-tech projects, including two based in British Columbia, through the organization’s Innovation Booster Program. The theme of CFIN’s funding wave orients around nutrition […]
Naqi Logix Recognized for ‘Paradigm Shift’ in Human-Machine Interaction
Imagine the ability to control computers, machines, and robots without talking to them, touching them, or even looking at them. As a Vancouver-based pioneer in the wearable technologies market achieves its vision, this idea is becoming reality. Founded by Mark Godsy (CEO) and Dave Segal (chief of innovation), Naqi Logix is aiming to revolutionize humanity’s interaction […]
Seven Ways to Accelerate Your Startup in Vancouver
Metro Vancouver’s economic development agency recently released a reporting profiling the innovation ecosystem of the region. In the report, Invest Vancouver identified more than a dozen accelerator-style organizations operating in the broader Vancouver area. The report defines an Accelerator as organization that “offers programs to give developing companies access to mentorship, investors, and other support […]
Fresh Prep and Cronometer Add AI to Recipe With New CFIN Funding
The startup ecosystem within British Columbia is renowned for its work in sustainability across sectors. And since we all have to eat, one of the most important areas to manage and optimize resources is in food production and related industries. That is why the Canadian Food Innovation Network is awarding more than $650,000 to eight […]
Robot Coworker ‘Phoenix’ Stands Tall in TIME List of Best Inventions
In May, a Vancouver-based technology company unveiled its sixth-generation robot, Phoenix. Sanctuary, bent on developing human-like intelligence in general-purpose robots since 2018, powers Phoenix through Carbon, an AI control system that is designed to give the robot a human-like intelligence. “We designed Phoenix to be the most sensor-rich and physically capable humanoid ever built and […]
BC’s Integrated Marketplace Initiative Expands with Federal Funding
As part of the StrongerBC Economic Plan, the Integrated Marketplace Initiative kicked off last year with a pilot project linking Vancouver International Airport to B.C. clean-technology companies to help electrify operations and perhaps even become the world͛s greenest airport. This month, an additional $10 million of funding through the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada […]
Victoria’s Peloton Acquires KIS to Grow Payments Platform in Canada
A financial technology firm based on Vancouver Island announced an acquisition this week. Victoria-born Peloton Technologies, whose mission is to simplify payments, says it has acquired KIS Payments, a Canadian payments processor. The acquisition evolved from KIS’ involvement in Peloton’s partner program, according to Craig Attiwill, who cofounded Peloton alongside Phil Leitch. Seeking company growth, […]