A stride has been taken toward bolstering Vancouver’s digital infrastructure as the Spencer Building Carrier Hotel has secured all necessary permits to commence construction of its state-of-the-art data centre. This monumental project, planted in the heart of Vancouver’s iconic Harbour Centre, is scheduled to start construction in August, with an anticipated completion by the end […]
Charitable Impact Revives Iconic TechPong Event at Science World
In 2019, Techcouver reported that “Vancouver’s most epic charity ping pong tournament” was to be held at Science World in November. Over 1,000 people attended the sold-out TechPong 2019. The event, at the time six years running, had raised $400,000. Several dozen companies raised a minimum of $2,000 to qualify. The boisterous tournament provided an […]
New CEO Takes the Helm as Molecular You Expands Health Tech to US
Following successful pilot tests in 2022, Molecular You this year launched a consumer-facing preventive health solution in Canada. Molecular You, a predictive health analytics company, has announced the appointment of Jim Kean as Chief Executive Officer to drive the company’s US expansion. Recognized for transforming healthcare with its innovative Health Transparency Platform, Vancouver-based Molecular You […]
CAN Health Network, DIGITAL Join Forces to Turbocharge Innovation in BC
DIGITAL, Canada’s Global Innovation Cluster for digital technologies, recently announced a partnership with the Coordinated Accessible National Health Network. The alliance aims to bolster opportunities for Canadian companies to take the helm in the health care economy and expedite the uptake of home-grown technology and innovation. DIGITAL, a Canadian non-profit organization, is at the forefront […]
Innovators Hall of Fame Honours Pivotal Players in BC Tech
Marking a milestone in its journey, BC Tech, the province’s largest member-led technology non-profit, celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. The Innovators Hall of Fame, in partnership with the Government of British Columbia, honours this legacy of tech and its regional contributors to success. The newly instituted BC Innovators Hall of Fame aims to recognize […]
Legible Honours Stan Lee with ‘Living’ Comicbooks Featuring Unseen Content
Book entertainment company Legible has teamed up with Kartoon Studios, holder of the Stan Lee Universe, to breathe new life into previously unseen characters created by the legendary Lee. The partnership grants Vancouver’s Legible exclusive global rights to develop and publish a selection of new characters and narratives conceived by the comic book icon. “Our […]
ProShop Secures Growth Investment from Mainsail to Advance ERP Software
ProShop ERP, a software solution innovator for precision manufacturing companies, has secured a significant investment from Mainsail Partners, a growth equity firm with a track record in scaling vertical enterprise resource planning software companies. The recently announced investment round, totaling $32 million, will help propel ProShop ERP’s product development and enhance existing services. Developed in […]
Foresight Canada Looking for BC’s Top Climate Tech Upstarts
Canada’s net-zero goals appear impossible to achieve on schedule and may come at the expense of some industries and economies. The unreasonable nature of the federal targets has created friction; Alberta premier Danielle Smith, for example, does not intend to recognize the mandates. Even so, much of the private sector remains following the roadmap of […]
Victoria Startup Secures Funding to Fuel Green Infrastructure Siting Platform
Determining the optimal location for green infrastructure projects has long been a hurdle to the wider adoption of sustainable commodity production. Within a landscape of shifting regulations and a complex market, aligning the diverse array of stakeholders required for such projects is a daunting task. Enter Othersphere, a Victoria-based clean-tech startup, which is designing software to […]
TransLink, Rogers Bring Free Wifi to RapidBus and More
TransLink announced this week that all RapidBus routes now feature free wifi. In collaboration with Rogers Communications, free wifi on TransLink’s express RapidBus services is part of the BC transit corporation’s Customer Experience Action Plan, which aims to improve the commuting experience for passengers in Metro Vancouver. Wifi service is currently available for free on […]