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 […]
Aquanow Launches Digital Ventures Fund Targeting Disruptive Blockchain Tech
When Aquanow was named digital innovator of the year by CrossTech at the 2022 Innovation Awards, chief executive officer Phil Sham pointed out how digital asset markets are now 24/7, upending traditional finance. And that is exactly where he wants his company positioned. “We will continue to advance innovation in global capital flows through our proprietary infrastructure,” […]
Vancouver’s Mosa Upcycles Glass Bottles into Chic and Sustainable Products
Glass is an under-recycled material that one Vancouver-based startup is up-cycling toward a most sustainable economy. Mosa Technologies founders Prishita Agarwal and Abhiudai Mishra hosted gatherings often, resulting in “countless empty glass bottles scattered on our kitchen counter and dining table.” “It saddened us thinking that these beautiful bottles would end up in trash,” they […]
From Mining to Seaweed, BC Startups Prepare to Accelerate Climate Innovation in Canada
The inaugural cohort of a nine-month program designed to accelerate critical climate technologies has been unveiled. According to Foresight Canada, which wants Canada to be the first net-zero country, “climate change” could become “climate catastrophe” if we don’t “take drastic action.” “We need to both rapidly deploy existing technologies, and support emerging climate tech that […]
Finhaven Helps Startups Raise Funding with Digital-Forward Approach
When a startup business begins to raise capital, they traditionally turn to customary tools to manage their equity, such as spreadsheets and plain ruled record books. Such a practice in today’s technological world seems impractical, a Vancouver-based fintech believes, leaving founders with more inconveniences than benefits. “As your startup business grows and continues on to […]
Vancouver Eco-Lab Repurposes Waste Streams en Route to Circular Economy
At the Canadian Society for Chemistry conference in Vancouver in June, Regenerative Waste Labs showcased the overlap between circular economy principles and green chemistry through a series of case studies demonstrating how they repurpose waste and regenerate materials at their labs. Next, they will demonstrate their solutions to the City of Vancouver and the Vancouver […]
Eventbase Deploys ‘Dream Team’ to Power Mobile Experience at Major Tech Conference
Vancouver-born Eventbase was ready-to-rocket in 2019 before a global pandemic halted momentum. In 2022, the BC startup experienced a “resurgence” as in-person events returned to North America. Cofounder Jeff Sinclair noted at the time that revenue was accelerating and the growing firm was hiring. “Our customers have been excited to return to in-person events and […]
WonderFi Announces Crypto Collaboration to Boost Bitcoin in Canada
In another play of its web3 war chest, WonderFi Technologies this week unveiled a strategic partnership between wholly-owned subsidiary Bitbuy Technologies and Localcoin, which is currently Canada’s largest Bitcoin ATM provider. This collaborative venture, struck between two of Canada’s biggest consumer-facing crypto companies, “marks a major milestone in enhancing cryptocurrency adoption and accessibility across the […]
Perk Eco Turns Coffee Shops into Green Cafes with Zero-Waste Cup Solution
Vancouver’s ambitious aim to become “zero-waste” by 2040 necessitates innovative solutions to revamp its waste disposal system. Enter Perk Eco, a fledging enviro-tech startup dedicated to transforming the coffee industry’s waste materials into planet-positive sustainability. In collaboration with the City of Vancouver and the Vancouver Economic Commission, Perk Eco is one of nine BC-oriented companies […]