Nearly 200 applicants were whittled down down to 12 finalists. After three months of competition and mentorship, four financial technology startups won this year’s Digital Commerce Calgary Fintech Award. The second-annual award, this year expanded nationwide, recognized Vancouver’s Blossom alongside DealPoint, Propra, and Elev as the top four winners—taking home prizes worth almost $400,000 in non-dilutive […]
In Vancouver, IKEA Balances Brick-and-Mortar Legacy with Demands of Digital Era
A downtown Vancouver condo unit, 30 floors up with a patio overlooking historical Yaletown and lush False Creek. Sounds pretty nice, doesn’t it? But at 300 square feet—including the patio—living in the big city tends to come with compromises. When this was my precise situation as a fledgling journalist in my 20’s—a small space and […]
PressReader Expands Partnership with New York Times to Power Digital Distribution
One of America’s oldest and largest newspapers is building on a decade-long collaboration with a Vancouver firm to further boost distribution of its award-winning journalism. PressReader, on a mission to enrich curious minds by “bringing a universe of quality content within reach,” this week announced the expansion of a longstanding relationship with The New York […]
Fast-Growing Thrive Launches Digital ‘Catalyst for Healthcare Innovation’
BC-based Thrive Health ranks as the 21st fastest-growing firm nationwide according to the Globe & Mail‘s annual Report on Business ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies. Founded in 2016, Vancouver’s Thrive cut its teeth during the coronavirus pandemic. From there, things snowballed. Over the past three years, revenue has surged more than 1,800% for the […]
BioProducts Institute Believes Innovation is Solution to BC’s Micro-Plastics Crisis
Promising research out of the BioProducts Institute at the University of British Columbia could help Canadians tackle one of the most pressing environmental concerns of the modern era: micro-plastic pollution. The solution from the Institute is ingenious: natural plant compounds and wood dust can combine to create a filter that traps virtually all micro-plastic particles […]
Vancouver Tech Scores High in Ranking of Canada’s Fastest Growing Firms
It was in 2019 that the Globe & Mail published its inaugural Report on Business ranking of Canada’s fastest growing companies. Since then, Techcouver has reported on regional data pulled from the annual report, observing how Vancouver tech fares on the national stage. The fifth ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies, which scores participating private […]
UBC Innovation Rethinks Urban Navigation with Eye Toward Safety
Is it worth risking your life just to “save” a few minutes? Of course not—but to some degree, many folks may be taking on unnecessary risk every day. When it comes to map apps, the fastest-route is naturally the top pick for most people. More recently, some opt for eco-routes that save on fuel usage. […]
Tough Market Batters Loop Energy as Company Unveils Drastic Cuts
Burnaby’s Loop Energy, a designer and manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cell solutions, is laying off a majority of its staff. “Due to challenging capital market conditions, including significant stock price declines in the hydrogen fuel cell sector since the beginning of the year, and after careful consideration of its alternatives, the board of directors has […]
Experts Converge to Discuss Future of Tech Offices in Vancouver
The last decade has witnessed a seismic shift in how tech employers manage their offices, and how knowledge workers engage with them. “Since the COVID19 pandemic hit, there has been a clear shift in the way we look at the physical office,” the CEO of Aura Office Environments stated for Tech Talent Canada. According to […]
Expert Wisdom on the State of Tech and Innovation in BC
Vancouver is one of the hottest technology hubs in North America. With so much news, data, and events to cover across the city and province, Techcouver leans on professionals in the field to help keep our audience properly informed and up-to-date. Last time we fixed our gaze on robotics and AI, where a diverse array of firms […]