Last night at an awards ceremony in Vancouver, Innovate BC awarded $1,365,000 to five B.C. research and development projects in natural resources and applied sciences that are improving lives for British Columbians. The funding, through Innovate BC’s Ignite program, is accelerating the commercialization of clean technology, advanced materials and manufacturing, and life science projects. The […]
Simbi Foundation’s Efforts to Revitalize Indigenous Languages in B.C.
According to UNESCO, 88 of Canada’s 90 Indigenous languages are on the verge of extinction. In B.C., Indigenous communities are experiencing this on a much greater scale. There are more than 34 First Nation languages, representing more than half of all in Canada, and all are facing a threat to their vitality. With Day of Truth and […]
Rogers Brings World Leading Wildfire Detection and Prevention Technology to BC
Rogers Communications today announced it is investing in industry-leading wildfire detection and prevention technology as part of the company’s commitment to keeping Canadians and first responders safe. Rogers will use its national network combined with technology partnerships with SpaceX and Pano AI to help combat climate change-related events in communities across the country. Rogers is […]
AI in Your Neighbourhood: Nextdoor Canada’s Christopher Doyle on Promoting Kindness and Engagement Through Tech
In an increasingly digital world, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool that can not only streamline processes but also promote kindness and foster engagement among neighbours in a community. With its ability to analyze vast amounts of data and make accurate predictions, AI has the potential to revolutionize the way we interact […]
Debrand Unveils Cutting-Edge Headquarters in Surrey to Revolutionize Textile Recycling and Sustainability
Reverse Logistics and textile recycling provider Debrand is heading east with the opening a new headquarters in Surrey to provide state-of-the-art textile sortation services as demand for the company’s industry-leading innovations continue to grow. Debrand’s mission is to help world-class fashion and retail brands elevate their sustainability strategy by extracting as much value as possible from […]
Vancouver AI Startup Selected For Morgan Stanley’s Inclusive Ventures Labs
If you’re a regular visitor of Techcouver, then you know that there is an option to listen to our articles. We owe that functionality to Vancouver startup Adauris. By adding just one line of code to our site, Adauris transformed our written stories into customized, podcast-like audio that can be shared on platforms like Spotify […]
Vicinity Motor Corp. Expands Operations Across the Border with EV Manufacturing in Washington
One year ago Vicinity Motor Corp. (VMC) began deliveries of their Class 3 all-electric trucks as they rolled off their Canadian assembly line in Aldergrove. This week the supplier of commercial electric vehicles (EVs) hosted the grand opening ceremony of a new 100,000-square-foot campus less than 20 miles south in Ferndale, Washington. With an annual […]
Spring Acquires Future Capital to Create an Inclusive Investment Ecosystem Across Canada
Canadian impact investor pioneer Spring Activator announced today that it is acquiring Future Capital, a learning and investing platform built for underrepresented early-stage investors. Founded in 2014, Spring is a global community and accelerator for both founders and investors and works with notable partners across Canada, including Telus Pollinator Fund, the Digital Technology Supercluster, NRC […]
North America’s First New Zero Carbon Office Tower Is In Vancouver
Oxford Properties Group today officially opened the doors of The Stack at 1133 Melville Street. The opening represents a landmark in the commercial real estate industry’s journey to decarbonization by being the first office tower to attain the Canada Green Building Council’s Zero Carbon Building – Design standard certification and the first high-rise commercial tower in North […]
Impact.com comes SaaSquatch Hunting in BC after Pressboard Acquisition
Victoria’s SaaSquatch has been acquired by impact.com, a leading partnership management platform. SaaSquatch makes customer referral software and their technology helps brands build authentic trust with new audiences through their customer base – turning loyal customers into trusted advocates. Combining SaaSquatch’s technology with impact.com’s platform empowers brands to build authentic and valuable partnerships with their customers […]