For many young people, the question of “what’s next?” can be as daunting as it is defining—whether choosing post-secondary programs, navigating career options, or exploring personal identity, including community, social interactions, and physical and mental health. Vancouver-based FutureTwin, a finalist for the Company of the Year – Startup award, is tackling that problem head-on. Founded […]
KPMG’s Jillian Frank on Building an Inclusive Tech Sector
Canada’s technology sector is thriving, but gender gaps persist—especially in technical and leadership roles. Earlier this summer, KPMG in Canada’s Vancouver office hosted an event with the B.C. chapter of Women in Tech Canada to tackle this challenge head-on. The evening featured insights from the Honourable Brenda Bailey, a panel of women in leadership, and […]
Databricks Launches R&D Hub in Vancouver to Fuel AI Innovation
San Francisco-based Databricks, a global leader in data and AI, is opening its first Canadian research and development hub in Vancouver—bolstering Canada’s innovation economy and deepening its ties with some of the country’s largest enterprises. The new Vancouver office joins an elite roster of Databricks R&D centres worldwide, including Silicon Valley, Seattle, Berlin, Bengaluru, and […]
4AG Robotics Raises $40M to Scale Mushroom-Harvesting Robots from B.C. to the World
Salmon Arm’s 4AG Robotics has secured $40 million in Series B financing to accelerate the global rollout of its autonomous mushroom-harvesting robots. The round was led by Astanor Ventures and Cibus Capital, with participation from Voyager Capital and returning investors including InBC, Emmertech, BDC Industrial Innovation Fund, Stray Dog Capital, and the Jim Richardson Family […]
Startup of the Year Finalist Fuse Power Turns EVs Into Energy Assets
Vancouver-based Fuse Power Management is reimagining the role of electric vehicles in Canada’s energy future. The finalist for the Company of the Year – Startup award at the 2025 BC Tech Technology Impact Awards (TIAs) is pioneering V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) technology—turning parked EVs into flexible grid assets that help stabilize energy systems strained by electrification, renewables, […]
Startup of the Year Finalist FireSwarm Takes Aim at Wildfires with Jet Drones
With wildfires growing more destructive across the globe, one B.C. startup is taking the fight to the skies—literally. FireSwarm Solutions, a finalist for the Company of the Year – Startup award at the 2025 BC Tech Technology Impact Awards (TIAs), is developing autonomous, ultra heavy-lift drone swarms that can suppress wildfires 24/7, including overnight when conventional […]
From Vision to Value: Avanade’s AI Playbook
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how organizations operate, and nowhere is this transformation more intense than across the Americas. To help clients navigate this shift, Avanade—the leading Microsoft solutions provider—appointed Gord Mawhinney as President of the Americas, overseeing the company’s largest and most dynamic regional business unit. A seasoned technology leader with over eight years at […]
FORM Unveils Industry-First Smart Swim Goggles with Gorilla Glass Lenses
Vancouver-based FORM, the global leader in augmented reality swim technology, has announced the launch of its latest innovation: the FORM Smart Swim 2 PRO, the first-ever smart swim goggles featuring Corning Gorilla Glass 3 lenses. Building on the momentum of the Smart Swim 2—released in April 2024—the PRO model is engineered for peak performance and […]
Startup of the Year Finalist Redwood AI Is Reinventing Drug Synthesis
Drug shortages are worsening globally, despite billions spent on pharmaceutical R&D. Redwood AI believes outdated chemistry workflows are to blame—and they’re using artificial intelligence to fix it. Now, the Vancouver-based startup has been named a finalist for the Company of the Year – Startup award at the 2025 BC Tech Technology Impact Awards (TIAs), a […]
Startup of the Year Finalist Rockburst Is Reinventing Rock Crushing
The mining sector might not be the first industry that comes to mind when you think about climate tech innovation. But Vancouver-based Rockburst Technologies is proving that even the most traditional industries can be radically transformed with the right breakthrough. Founded in 2020, Rockburst is tackling one of the biggest environmental challenges in the mining […]