March 8th marks International Women’s Day (IWD) and for 2023 there is a specific focus to the day. For this year, the United Nations Observance of IWD is calling special attention to #DigitalALL to highlight innovation and technology for gender equality. This includes a focus on ensuring women have Internet connectivity to pursue careers in […]
SoleSavy Partners With Garrixon To Help Creators To Enter Sneaker Market
The world’s largest paid sneaker community has joined forces with Philly-based footwear designer and manufacturer to help creators launch their own sneakers for fans. Vancouver’s SoleSavy has joined forces with Garrixon, an end-to-end footwear designer and manufacturer, led by industry veteran John Lee, to form a joint venture focused on empowering creators to design and launch […]
Two Vancouver Startups Selected for Agtech Accelerator
Cultivator’s Agtech Accelerator has announced the 16 startups selected to participate in their second cohort and two Vancouver startups made the cut. Vancouver’s Verdi and Barrelwise are two of the 16 companies from across Canada and the U.K. to be selected. Verdi is building the platform to help the global agriculture industry to adapt to […]
Europe’s Largest Private Artificial Intelligence Lab Expands to Vancouver
One of Europe’s largest private artificial intelligence labs is expanding to Canada and opening an office in Vancouver. Silo AI is planning to build a strong presence in Canada with a team of 50 PhD-level AI experts, and will open another AI hub later in 2023. The experts in applied AI were attracted to B.C. […]
Trickfilm Entertainment Launches Real-Time Animation Festival
Trickfilm Entertainment has launched the World’s first Real-Time Animation Festival, a celebration of animated films created and broadcast using EPIC Games’ Unreal Engine. The Trickfilm Real-Time Animation Festival is a unique opportunity for filmmakers to explore the limitless possibilities of Unreal Engine for animation production and distribution and to showcase their work in front of […]
Later Launches Integrated AI-powered Caption Writer for Instagram
Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues its explosive growth in 2023 and another Vancouver tech company is tapping into the technology. Social media marketing platform Later has unveiled a new AI-driven feature to assist users with relevant captions for their Instagram Posts. Powered by the GPT-3 API, the Caption Writer will learn to match a brand’s tone […]
Local Solopreneur Bootstraps App To Million Dollar Mark
If you’ve ever endured a panic attack, you know how debilitating they can be. Victoria’s Rootd wants to change that. The app helps users to manage their anxiety and panic attacks on their terms, as they happen. Think of Rootd as anxiety and panic attack relief in your pocket. The app blends engaging design with […]
Vancouver’s Goose, the Insurance Super-App, Closes $4 Million Series A Funding Round
Vancouver’s Goose Insurance Services announced today it has closed a $4 million Series A funding round led by Axis Insurance Managers, with participation from Impression Ventures, Real Ventures, and Manchester Story. Goose will use the funding to accelerate the adoption of its consumer-focused insurance super app in Canada and the U.S. through education and awareness initiatives. Goose has experienced rapid […]
Deloitte Summit Arrives in the Heart of Vancouver’s Innovation Corridor
Deloitte Canada officially opened its new BC headquarters at 410 West Georgia Street today and to call it their flagship is an understatement. Deloitte Summit has been designed to transform the way people work, and after a tour of the stunning building and creative spaces, it is safe to say that Deloitte has accomplished that. […]
Stoko Wins Three Product Awards For K1 Athletic Tight
We’re only one month into 2023 and Vancouver’s Stoko has already picked up three industry awards. In January, Stoko was honored by winning the Outdoor Retailer Annual Innovation Award for their K1 Summit base layer. Stoko was also recognized by Gear Junkie’s Best in Show Awards for their presence at the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show. […]