Embarking on a voyage toward “universal wellness,” a local Vancouver startup is pushing for a revolution in health data management. Founded by a mosaic of technologists and health experts in 2021, Maka Health champions an all-encompassing, digital-forward approach to wellness. Cofounder Michelle Martin describes her company as “connecting the dots between wellbeing, performance, and frontier […]
Victoria Fintech Finds Funding to Advance Digital Payments Platform
In July, the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada announced an investment of $8.1 million in funding to help six Greater Victoria organizations boost innovation, drive business growth, and create new jobs and opportunities. The investment included $2.2 million for two companies through PacifiCan’s Business Scale-Up and Productivity program. As part of the Business Scale-Up and Productivity Program, Peloton […]
Vancouver Island Startup Innovates Composite Materials for Aerospace and More
In July, the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada announced an investment of $8.1 million in funding to help six Greater Victoria organizations boost innovation, drive business growth, and create new jobs and opportunities. The investment included $2.2 million for two companies through PacifiCan’s Business Scale-Up and Productivity program. As part of the Business Scale-Up and […]
Five Tech-Forward Firms Advancing Innovation in Vancouver
Canada’s tech workforce grew by a substantial figure during the Pandemic, data from CBRE’s 2023 Scoring Tech Talent report shows. And despite a widespread movement toward working from home, growth still orbits around major innovation hubs such as Vancouver. The annual report, which comprehensively analyzes Canada’s tech talent workforce trends, found that the nation’s workforce […]
Batman Producer Lends Expertise for ‘Living’ Comic Book Honouring Stan Lee
Stan Lee, a seminal figure in the comic book world, is known for his creation of iconic superheroes including Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, The Hulk, Captain Marvel, Spider-Man, and many more. Earlier this month, book entertainment company Legible teamed up with Kartoon Studios, holder of the Stan Lee Universe, to breathe new life into […]
How Brell Health Modernizes Radiology Experience for Doctors and Patients
Brell Health has unveiled a pioneering digital platform that combines medical acumen with patient-centric care. Established in 2022, Brell Health seeks to navigate the shifting paradigms of patient care brought forth by the global pandemic. As an increasingly digital-savvy population seeks active involvement in healthcare, the Vancouver startup’s all-in-one platform transformis radiology reports from static […]
Elastic Path to Power Cymax Marketplaces with Composable Commerce
Canadian commerce firm Cymax Group announced this week that it has forged a partnership with Team True North member Elastic Path, the figurehead behind the Composable Commerce Movement, to launch a next-generation web platform. This launch marks one of Cymax Group’s largest technology investments to date, according to a statement from the eCommerce technology and […]
D-Wave Partners Up to Advance Quantum Computing in Canada
Quantum computing has emerged as a frontier that could redefine every industry, from logistics and AI to drug discovery and financial modeling. Square at the vanguard of this revolution is Vancouver-based D-Wave Quantum Systems, whose claims to fame include being the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers. “Quantum computing has the potential to revolutionize […]
Vancouver Maintains Highest Tech Growth Rate in Canada
Canada’s tech workforce grew by a substantial figure during the Pandemic, data from CBRE’s 2023 Scoring Tech Talent report shows. And despite a widespread movement toward working from home, most growth still orbits around the country’s major innovation hubs, such as Vancouver. The annual report, which comprehensively analyzes Canada’s tech talent workforce trends, found that […]
WRKOUT Launches Platform for Fitness Influencers to Generate Passive Income
Before COVID-19, online training was niche. The normalization of virtual interactions quickly reached the fitness sector, however, where government lockdowns shuttered gyms early and often throughout the Pandemic. “There has been a sizable disruption and shift in Canada’s wellness industry,” Curtis Christopherson, the founder of Canadian fitness startup WRKOUT, observed last year. As CEO of […]