Vancouver wearable tech pioneer FORM has launched the second-generation of its augmented reality swim goggles. Available to purchase now worldwide, the smaller, more comfortable FORM Smart Swim 2 features integrated heart rate monitoring and an innovative digital compass for open water navigation. Building on the award-winning success of the Smart Swim 1, FORM Smart Swim […]
Ballard Announces Largest Order in Company History – 1,000 Engines To Power Solaris Buses Across Europe
Burnaby’s Ballard Power Systems announced today that they will be supplying 1,000 hydrogen fuel cell engines to Solaris Bus & Coach through 2027 for the European transit bus market. Supported by policy tailwinds and regulations to decarbonize public urban transport fleets, the transition to zero emission city buses has accelerated in recent years as the […]
Intel in Canada: 50 Years of Empowering the Digital and AI Revolution
One of Canada’s largest and fastest-growing health networks, Fraser Health Authority in British Columbia, required the digital capacity and mobile accessibility to support a vast remote workforce. Intel Canada supported the organization’s implementation of a new IT platform, powered by Intel Xeon scalable processors, enabling up to 10,000 remote workers to deliver exceptional patient services. […]
Arca, Intelligent City Among Winners Of 2024 BC Cleantech Awards
This past winter was Canada’s warmest on record by a wide margin, and the low snowpack in the mountains of British Columbia has authorities warning of potential droughts, increased wildfires, and water shortages this summer. The signs of climate change have never been more clearly on display, and there has never been a better time […]
Vancouver Startup Revolutionizing Online Safety in the Fight Against Deepfakes
A chance meeting 18 years ago of two dads dropping off their kids for kindergarten has started a technology journey that may change the face of protection against online harm. Praveen Varshney and Charles Gadalla are partners in a new company called Verifiction, based in Vancouver, offers the first service that will provide the ability to fully address […]
The New Ventures BC Competition Is Back & Applications Are Open for 2024
Now in its 24th year, the New Ventures BC Competition, presented by Innovate BC, is back and searching for BC’s best new tech startups. BC’s largest and longest-running tech competition is known for identifying and propelling forward the province’s most quickly-rising startups. Since inception, the NVBC competition has supported more than 3,500 BC tech companies […]
Tech Startups’ Office Moves: Navigating Relocation and Expansion Challenges
Driven by the return to in-person gatherings, new data shows venture-backed startups are renting more office space. While legacy companies may stay in a single office building for decades, quick-growing tech startups typically require more flexibility and to be able to change their space as they expand. In the excitement of expansion or relocation, there […]
Clarius Mobile Health Named to Fast Company’s List of Most Innovative Companies
Vancouver’s Clarius Mobile Health has been named to Fast Company‘s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. Clarius’ ultrasound devices connect to electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets, allowing clinicians access to medical imaging in real time, improving patient care and reducing healthcare costs. Clarius earned the #2 standing in the medical […]
Codezero Raises $3.5M for Multi-Cloud DevOps Security Revolution
Vancouver startup Codezero has raised a $3.5 million seed funding round led by Ballistic Ventures, a venture capital firm dedicated exclusively to funding entrepreneurs and innovations in cybersecurity. This investment marks a significant leap forward in Codezero’s mission to reimagine multi-cloud, collaborative microservices development. With the new capital, Codezero is set to grow its sales […]
VoPay Unveils Collaboration as Company Brings Financial Tech to US
A Vancouver-based provider of embedded financial technology solutions this week announced a partnership with fellow fintech Cross River Bank. VoPay will work with Cross River on its expansion into the U.S. market, the company stated, forming a “landmark alliance.” “Joining forces with Cross River marks a transformative moment for VoPay,” believes Hamed Arbabi, chief executive […]