Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst recently announced the release of the Catalyst Cyber Accelerator Report, a publication tracking the growth of 39 Canadian cybersecurity startups and scale-ups. The Catalyst Cyber Accelerator, a program of Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst at Toronto Metropolitan University, is the foremost cybersecurity-focused business accelerator in Canada. The program is designed to help early-stage cybersecurity […]
Victoria’s Pani Infuses Water Treatment Industry with AI Solution
A cloud-based platform designed to elevate the efficiency of industrial and city-scale desalination, water, and wastewater treatment plants is upgrading its solution with an infusion of artificial intelligence. Pani, based in Victoria, is known for its award-winning flagship product, Zed. Zed leverages technology to aggregate data from processes, then visualizes, analyzes, and “instructs operators on […]
NFT Startup ethos Adds Real-World Utility to Digital Assets
Ethos is a white label platform on a mission to accelerate the Canada’s adoption of digital assets such as NFTs by facilitating experiences for brands and their customers. This month, the Vancouver-based crypto startup announced its latest feature in aim of this vision: an integration with the popular Apple Wallet. “The first of its kind, […]
Osler Venture Capital Report Points to ‘Growth, Renewal, Resilience,’ for BC Startups in 2023
Founded in 1862, Osler integrates traditional law practices with emerging technology from its offices in Vancouver and beyond. This week, the national law firm released its second-annual tech financings report. This year’s edition combed through more than 300 technology-based venture capital equity financings to deliver a range of information and insight into Canada’s ecosystem. The […]
As Travellers Demand Connectivity, Netskrt Systems Innovates Onboard Wifi
IPSOS Passenger research suggests 41 % of adults and 64% of young people would be more likely to consider taking the train over other modes of transport if train companies provided fast, reliable on-board Wi-Fi. Computer Weekly reports that for business travellers, this figure rises to 79%. With increasing demand for ultra-high-definition streaming internet video, […]
Leafi Home Wants to Teach Your Old Blind New Tricks
Leafi Home wants to reimagine the future of sunlight control for connected homes and buildings. The Vancouver-born smart-home startup, set to pitch at the entrepreneurship@UBC Investor Showcase in May, is developing window treatment technology that will help with the passive heating and cooling of homes and offices. Leafi blinds will include mobile app and voice control, as […]
Muddy River Advances Suite of Technology to Innovate Wastewater in BC
With a name like Muddy River, you know it has to involve some dirty work. But ultimately, Muddy River Technologies is more about cleaning up. “We create simple systems to treat sophisticated water and wastewater problems,” the Delta-based company explains. Muddy River helps clients plan and manage water treatment processes in a variety of industries […]
Aspect Biosystems Aims to Pioneer Regenerative Medicine with 3D Tech
A recent investment from the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada will help broaden the application of Aspect Biosystems’ 3D bioprinting technology for therapeutic development, expand its global network of partners, and scale-up its manufacturing systems, according to a statement issued by the Vancouver firm. Aspect, among other Vancouver tech companies receiving funding from PacifiCan’s […]
DYNE Secures Seed Capital to Advance AI, Expand Platform Across Canada
A business-to-business startup that specializes in providing in-depth analytics to the restaurant industry has secured an oversubscribed seed round of funding. Dyne, a Vancouver software-as-a-service startup, saw capital hail from Weave VC, Sprout VC, Inverted Ventures, and angel investors. “We are incredibly grateful to our investors and supporters who have helped us reach this milestone,” […]
Infinitii AI Appoints Strategic Advisor as Company Hunts Skilled Talent to Fuel Growth
Infinitii AI is making moves in 2023. This week, the Vancouver-based predictive analytics startup appointed ThreeD Capital founder Sheldon Inwentash as Strategic Advisor to Jean Charles Phaneuf, chief executive officer of Infinitii AI. ThreeD is not just any Canadian-based venture capital firm—it is currently Infinitii’s largest shareholder. Beyond financing, the VC firm aims to bring 30 […]