In a significant leap forward for robotics and physical artificial intelligence, Sanctuary AI announced today the integration of advanced tactile sensor technology into its Phoenix general purpose robots. This development is set to enhance the ability of teleoperation pilots to execute complex, touch-driven tasks with unprecedented precision and accuracy. The new tactile sensors, recently unveiled […]
Vancouver’s Opal Secures $1.5M to Transform Agency Finances
Vancouver-based startup Opal, a SaaS platform streamlining back-office operations for agencies, has secured $1.5 million in pre-seed funding to accelerate its product development. The funding round was led by Founders Co-op, with participation from Exit North Ventures and serial fintech entrepreneur Ian Crosby. The investment will support the launch of Opal Spend, an ad-spend platform […]
Data-Driven Disruption: Reshaping Canadian Real Estate with Cutting-Edge Tech
Antoni Wisniowski specializes in harnessing cutting-edge technology and innovation to encourage change and reshape industries. Now, as the Chief Technology Officer of the Canadian real estate firm Sutton Group, he is bringing his expertise to drive impactful change in a new role. He is now among a small handful of individuals in the brokerage industry, […]
Victoria’s MyHealthspan Launches Canada’s First At-Home Longevity Program
A new health initiative aims to change the way Canadians approach aging. Victoria-based MyHealthspan has launched Canada’s first all-in-one, at-home longevity program, designed to help people extend their healthspan and avoid years spent managing chronic illness. Unlike traditional longevity programs that focus on in-clinic blood tests, MyHealthspan’s Every Day Longevity Program provides subscribers with quarterly […]
Blossom Partners with TSX to Highlight Top Venture Stocks
Canadian investing platform Blossom has teamed up with the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) to spotlight the TSX Venture 50, the top-performing companies on the TSX Venture Exchange in 2024. The partnership marks a significant shift in investment media, with Blossom joining the TSX’s media ranks alongside Bloomberg. The collaboration integrates the TSX Venture 50 directly […]
Clio Donates $3 Million to UBC Sauder’s Powerhouse Project
Vancouver-based legaltech Clio has pledged $3 million to the University of British Columbia’s Sauder School of Business to support entrepreneurship and innovation. The donation, one of the largest contributions to UBC Sauder’s Powerhouse Project, will help create a dedicated space for students, faculty, and industry leaders to collaborate on new ventures. The space will also […]
SFU’s VentureLabs Gets $2.5M to Boost Deeptech Startups
PacifiCan has announced over $17 million in funding for 10 organizations aimed at scaling up businesses in British Columbia’s key sectors, including life sciences, clean technology, and construction. The investment, delivered through PacifiCan’s Business Acceleration Pilot (BizAP), will enhance access to capital, expand commercial networks, and strengthen B.C.’s position as a leader in innovation. Since […]
Vancouver’s Wal van Lierop and Svante Recognized for Cleantech Excellence
At the opening night of Cleantech Forum North America, Cleantech Group honored eight outstanding visionaries advancing sustainable innovation at an awards dinner. Among the honorees were seven companies featured in the 2025 Global Cleantech 100 list, recognized for their innovative contributions toward achieving net-zero goals, alongside two individual awards celebrating lifelong dedication to cleantech innovation. […]
Mangrove Lithium Secures $35M for Groundbreaking Refinery in Delta
Mangrove Lithium, a Canadian leader in lithium conversion technology, has raised $35 million to construct a groundbreaking lithium refining facility in Delta. Slated to begin operations by late 2025, the state-of-the-art plant will produce enough battery-grade materials annually to power approximately 25,000 electric vehicles (EVs). This facility arrives at a pivotal moment as China’s proposed […]
Vancouver Startup Sagehood Gains Momentum with AI-Driven Investment Platform
Navigating the stock market is tough. Constant market volatility, endless news cycles, fragmented tools, and complex decisions leave many investors overwhelmed and uncertain. A recent Federal Reserve Board study highlights how information overload can impair investors’ decision-making, leading to poor investment choices—a problem Vancouver startup Sagehood aims to solve. Sagehood simplifies investing with AI-driven insights […]