Housing affordability in British Columbia remains a critical issue, with challenges that cannot be overstated. As the cost of homeownership continues to rise, particularly for younger generations, innovative solutions and discussions have emerged, focusing on new housing models, policies, and technologies. Techcouver sat down with James Innis of Sutton Group to learn how organizations like […]
Naqi Logix’s Neural Earbuds Win TWICE VIP Award for Revolutionizing Accessibility
Vancouver’s Naqi Logix has been recognized in the Innovative Tech category in the TWICE VIP Awards 2024 for its ground breaking Naqi Neural Earbud. The Naqi Neural Earbud represents a new era of Human Machine Interface (HMI) technology, allowing users to control their digital world without touch, voice, screen commands. By reading facial micro gestures such as […]
SenseNet Partners with Rogers to Introduce Wildfire Detection Technology
Vancouver’s SenseNet, a global leader in early wildfire detection technology, announced today that they are partnering with Rogers to introduce wildfire detection to 10 communities as part of their commitment to keeping Canadians and first responders safe. The partnership will see SenseNet’s AI technology roll out in communities across the country, starting in Alberta and […]
Miru Secures $20M to Revolutionize Energy Efficiency with Next-Gen Electrochromic Windows
One of Canada’s most investable cleantech companies has just raised USD $20 million for their next generation electrochromic windows (eWindows). Vancouver’s Miru has announced the closing of the Series A financing round co-led by the Business Development Bank of Canada’s investment arm, BDC Capital, and Angelo Paletta of TNG Capital Corp., with follow-on investments by Greensoil Proptech Ventures. […]
General Fusion Secures $20M to Advance Fusion Energy Technology
General Fusion has secured a $20 million investment from Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canada’s premier nuclear science and technology organization, and the Business Development Bank of Canada’s investment arm, BDC Capital. With these new dollars, the funding for their Lawson Machine 26 (LM26) program has reached $71 million since its launch in 2023. The financing […]
Boeing’s $61 Million Investment to Boost British Columbia’s Aerospace Sector
Boeing is investing $61 million to benefit two British Columbia aerospace enterprises and bolster Canadian economic growth. The investments are part of Boeing’s Industrial and Technological Benefits commitment to Canada for its selection of Boeing’s P-8A Poseidon to fulfill its long-range multi-mission aircraft role. Boeing’s investment includes $13 million to support Parksville’s COTA Aviation, an […]
Novarc Delivers X-Ray Quality Welds with Zero Operator Intervention
North Vancouver’s Novarc Technologies has launched NovEye Autonomy (Gen2), a real-time vision processing system that delivers x-ray quality welds with zero operator intervention. NovEye Autonomy gets smarter as it continuously improves through a terabyte-scale library of welding videos, ensuring unmatched precision and reliability. Novarc is a full-stack robotics company specializing in the design and manufacturing […]
YVR Unveils Self-Driving Robotic Pods to Enhance Accessibility for All Travelers
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is currently testing new self-driving robotic pods designed to assist passengers with varying mobility and guidance needs. Developed in collaboration with Vancouver-based A&K Robotics, this project aims to support the accessibility and inclusivity goals of both YVR and the Province of British Columbia. The Cruz mobility pods utilize an intelligent navigation […]
From Spreadsheet to Startup: The Rise of Broadsight Technologies
When Kurt Heinrich arrived at UBC in 2018 as the new senior director of media relations, he sought a better way to measure his team’s impact. He initiated a simple Google Sheet for logging calls received from journalists. Little did he know that within five years, this spreadsheet would evolve into a software company, co-led […]
Recyclorobo.ai Introduces Revolutionary AI for Sustainable Recycling
An exciting new technology is set to transform the recycling industry. New Westminster’s Recyclorobo.ai is pioneering an AI-driven vision technology that promises to revolutionize the beverage container recycling sector, significantly enhancing efficiency and sustainability. Recyclorobo.ai’s innovative technology dramatically reduces customer serving time by 97%, cuts transportation CO2 emissions by 91%, minimizes facility footprint by 56%, […]