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 […]
Government of Canada Invests $14M To Drive Innovation and Economic Growth in Vancouver
Vancouver is brimming with the talent and industry-leading ideas to meet global demand for Canadian products and services. That is why the Government of Canada is making strategic investments in projects that are helping scale-up local businesses to develop and market new technologies. Today, the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan) announced almost $14 million in PacifiCan […]
MarineLabs Raises Largest Seed Round in Canadian Ocean Technology History
Victoria’s MarineLabs, a leader in cutting edge maritime weather intelligence technology, has raised a $4.5 million seed funding round, marking the largest investment of its kind in Canadian history for an ocean tech company. The historic funding was led by BDC Capital’s Sustainability Venture Fund with participation from Seaspan Shipyards, a leader in Canada’s ship design, […]