The TELUS Pollinator Fund for Good has released its second annual impact report detailing the nearly $40 million of its initial $100 million investment commitment. According to the report the Fund has almost doubled its portfolio to 26 mission-driven startups and is generating promising early results with portfolio companies delivering a 155 per cent revenue […]
Vancouver’s Legible To Publish First AI-powered Version Of Classic Novel
AI can take on lots of tasks these days, even book writing. But do we really want that? What if, instead, AI could enhance our interactions with books? Vancouver’s Legible shows that’s possible, as it turns George Orwell’s classic – Animal Farm – into an AI-powered Living Book. “This version of Animal Farm will allow […]
Intuitive AI Unveils Oscar Pocket: Revolutionizing Recycling for Global Brands and Consumers
Vancouver’s Intuitive AI today announced the launch of Oscar Pocket to help make the recycling of the world’s most popular brands accessible and intuitive. Building on the zero waste platform’s vision to help global enterprises better manage and reduce waste, Oscar Pocket allows anyone to ask “how do I recycle this?” — eliminating guesswork and […]
VRIFY’s $6 Million Boost: Unearthing the Future of Mining Communication and Virtual Reality
Vancouver’s VRIFY has raised a $6 million to fuel their market expansion plans and feature development. VRIFY is a mining communications technology platform that helps mining companies attract and secure investment through innovative tools. The Series A round was co-led by RCF Jolimont Innovation and Beedie Capital, with participation from Victoria’s Tiny. VRIFY offers 3D visualization technologies […]
How AI Is Moving R&D Tax Credits From The Rearview Mirror To The Cutting Edge
With so much competition in the tech and venture capital spaces, companies are always looking for a way to maximize returns on their innovations and investments. Whether it’s a new platform, unique product, or breakthrough study, innovation is essential to growth. The trouble is, those investments don’t always yield returns. I sat down with Alok […]
Lululemon To Expand Vancouver HQ, Add 2,600 New Jobs Over Five Years
Lululemon announced today that it will create over 2,600 new jobs in Vancouver over the next five years. The expansion of lululemon’s global headquarters in its hometown promises to significantly boost British Columbia’s prosperity. With its British Columbia origins, Lululemon has employed and continues to employ thousands of Canadians, while bringing people with unique skill […]
7Gen Deploys First All-Electric Class 7 Box Truck on Canadian Roads
Today marks an important milestone in 7Gen’s mission to make electric truck and bus integration easier in fleets. 7Gen is deploying the first all-electric class 7 Peterbilt 220EV box truck in Canada to meet the needs of their last mile delivery client GoBolt. The truck is fitted with a 24ft box and is great for […]
Withe Secures Funding to Enhance its On-Demand Video Interview Platform
Vancouver startup Withe has raised a USD $1.1 million pre-seed round led by San Francisco-based Focal for its on-demand video interview and virtual hiring event platform. Withe’s SaaS platform is designed for enterprises that hire hundreds to thousands of people at the same time, such as staffing and recruiting teams in the tourism and hospitality […]
Rogers Partners with SpaceX and Lynk to Offer Satellite-to-Phone Connectivity
Rogers will be the first wireless company in Canada to bring satellite-to-phone connectivity to Canadians coast-to-coast. Rogers President and CEO Tony Staffieri announced the telecom’s annual general meeting this week that Rogers will be working with SpaceX and Lynk Global to bring satellite-to-phone connectivity to its customers. This coverage will work with all 5G and […]
Cortico Health Automates Labour-intensive Tasks, Enabling Healthcare Providers To Concentrate On Patients
Cortico Health, a Vancouver-based software startup, is addressing the family doctor shortage crisis by improving Canadians’ access to healthcare services. Established in 2020, Cortico has already facilitated millions of appointments between patients and primary healthcare providers, ensuring that Canadians can easily access the care they require. In March 2023 alone, Cortico’s innovative platform helped over […]