Victoria’s Solaires has reached a milestone in clean energy innovation. Through its joint venture, SEI Energy Technology, with Shanghai’s Genesis Technologies, Solaires has completed trial production of perovskite-based photovoltaic (PV) modules on a mass production line. The announcement signals progress for the photovoltaic industry, with perovskite materials emerging as a promising technology. These modules offer […]
Building Innovation and Sustainability: Prism Leads BC’s Construction Evolution
As British Columbia’s construction industry faces unprecedented shifts, innovation, sustainability, and adaptability have become essential to success. Leading the charge in this dynamic landscape is Prism Construction, a company renowned for delivering high-quality industrial and commercial spaces tailored to modern demands. In this exclusive interview, Omar Rawji, President and CEO of Prism Construction, shares his […]
Innovate BC Awards $1.5M to Advance Cutting-Edge R&D Projects
Innovate BC has announced the allocation of $1.5 million through its Ignite program to support five British Columbia-based research and development projects. These initiatives aim to address priority challenges in industries such as healthcare, mining, and environmental sustainability, fostering competitiveness and job creation across the province. The Ignite program accelerates the commercialization of solutions in […]
Medimap Partners with NVIDIA and AWS to Transform Healthcare Access
Victoria-based Medimap has announced two major milestones that position the company at the forefront of digital health innovation. The company has been accepted into NVIDIA’s Inception Program and selected for Amazon Web Services (AWS) Health Equity Initiative, reflecting its growing influence in the healthcare technology space. Medimap, co-founded by Blake Adam and Jonathan Clark in […]
CICE’s CONVERGE 2024 Unveils Bold Clean Energy Initiatives
The B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) hosted its annual CONVERGE conference this week, spotlighting the future of climate technology and the challenges of scaling solutions for a net-zero world. The event featured keynote speakers, strategic announcements, and funding updates, all aimed at accelerating B.C.’s clean energy leadership. Sarah Goodman, President and CEO of […]
The Vancouver Tech Scene’s Quiet Wins: Later’s Path to Nine-Figure Success
In a tech ecosystem often overshadowed by Silicon Valley’s glitz, Vancouver has quietly cultivated a growing roster of startups that achieve big results. Among them is Later, a social media management tool that grew from a hackathon idea into a $40 million ARR (annual recurring revenue) business before its acquisition in 2022 for over $100 […]
NeurIPS 2024: A Premier Gathering in the Age of AI
The 38th annual Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems (NeurIPS 2024) is set to convene at the Vancouver Convention Centre from December 10 to 15, 2024. This landmark event brings together global leaders in machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI), and computational neuroscience, providing a platform for cutting-edge research and industry collaboration. With AI at the […]
UBC Researcher Revolutionizes Remote Ultrasound Technology
A University of British Columbia (UBC) researcher has earned national acclaim for his groundbreaking work in telemedicine. David Black, a PhD student in the Department of Electrical and Computing Engineering, has been awarded the prestigious Mitacs Innovation Award – Outstanding Innovation for his development of an immersive, mixed reality tele-ultrasound system. The innovative technology enables […]
How SiteTechnology’s Acquisition of QuickTech is Helping Businesses in the Industrial Sector
In today’s fast-evolving industrial landscape, staying ahead means leveraging technology to its fullest potential. That’s where SiteTechnology steps in. As a full-service advisory and technology implementation provider, SiteTechnology is committed to helping clients streamline operations, modernize business processes, and build scalable foundations for sustainable growth. Their deep industry expertise enables companies to unlock the full […]
Atome Bakery Wins Big at Startup TNT’s First BC Summit
Prairie-born Startup TNT has expanded westward, naming Vancouver’s Atome Bakery as the first-ever winner of its BC Summit. The French-inspired bakery secured a $100,000 investment to scale its frozen sourdough bread delivery service, making artisanal bread more accessible across British Columbia and Alberta. Startup TNT’s tri-annual Investment Summits provide a platform for entrepreneurs seeking seed-stage […]