In a high-stakes announcement at Halifax’s Irving Shipyards, Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a sweeping new military strategy yesterday that puts Canadian-made drones at the heart of the country’s sovereignty and defence efforts. The plan prioritizes advanced aquatic and airborne uncrewed vehicles to protect the Arctic, secure borders, safeguard undersea infrastructure, and support allied missions. […]
Klue Acquires Goldpan to Advance AI-Driven Win-Loss Research
Competitive intelligence platform Klue has acquired Goldpan, a stealth-mode leader in AI-powered win-loss research, in a move set to enhance Klue’s capabilities in competitive and buyer insights. Goldpan’s specialized AI tools—including automated interviewers, data extraction, and analysis technologies—will be integrated into Klue’s platform, enabling deeper and more scalable win-loss research. The acquisition accelerates Klue’s AI-first […]
Miru Unveils One of the Largest Electrochromic Sunroofs for Automobiles
Vancouver-based Miru Smart Technologies has introduced one of the world’s largest electrochromic sunroof window devices, marking a significant advancement for both the smart glass and automotive industries. The prototype, measuring 1.5 meters by 1.6 meters, demonstrates the scalability of Miru’s eWindows technology and its potential in next-generation vehicle design. Developed in collaboration with Argotec, a […]
The Vancouver Startup Helping Musicians Build Exclusive Fan Communities
Many musicians struggle to generate sustainable income despite having substantial fan bases. Streaming platforms pay fractions of a cent per stream, and only top-tier artists with strong merchandise and touring revenue can earn a living from their music. Vancouver’s Holdr, a startup co-founded by Aneesh Varshney and Buk Nkosi, aims to bridge this gap by […]
Clio Acquires UK-Based ShareDo to Expand Legal Tech for Large Firms
In 2024, Vancouver-based Clio secured a record-breaking USD $900 million Series F funding round, the largest in Canadian history, to drive legal tech innovation. Today, the company is putting that investment to work with a strategic acquisition. Clio has acquired ShareDo, a UK-based adaptive work management platform, expanding its reach into larger law firms. This […]
Foresight Announces Finalists for 2025 BC Cleantech Awards
Foresight Canada has unveiled the finalists for the 2025 BC Cleantech Awards, recognizing companies and individuals driving innovation in British Columbia’s clean technology sector. The annual awards celebrate achievements across multiple categories, with the Scaleup and Startup awards highlighting some of the province’s most promising cleantech ventures. The Scaleup Venture of the Year award recognizes […]
Deloitte Acquires Pocketed to Strengthen AI-Powered Funding Services
Deloitte Canada has announced the acquisition of Pocketed, a Vancouver-based startup known for its AI-driven platform that helps businesses identify and secure funding opportunities. The move enhances Deloitte’s grant and SR&ED service offerings while expanding Pocketed’s reach through Deloitte’s innovation ecosystem. Pocketed’s technology streamlines the funding process by using an intelligent matching system that connects […]
Apply Digital Acquires Ragnarok to Boost Customer Engagement
Vancouver-based Apply Digital has acquired marketing technology agency Ragnarok, strengthening its customer engagement and data-driven marketing capabilities. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 2016 by Chris Coghlan and Gautam Lohia, Apply Digital is a digital agency that designs, builds, and manages smart digital products to help brands accelerate time-to-market and drive […]
Allocadia Co-Founder Kristine Steuart Unveils New Venture: SIX
Kristine Steuart, co-founder and former CEO of Allocadia, is back with a new venture—SIX—alongside Co-CEO T.J. Begley. The company, which has been operating under the radar, is now officially launching after securing live customers and raising $1.3 million in pre-seed funding from Inovia Capital, Panache Ventures, and angel investors. SIX is tackling a major challenge […]
Partner with BCIT Computing Students for Real-World IT Solutions
Get a fresh perspective and real results by partnering with BCIT’s renowned School of Computing and Academic Studies this fall. Known for producing graduates with cutting-edge, job-ready IT skills, BCIT’s students are eager to dive into real-world challenges. Through the BCIT Industry Sponsored Student Projects program (ISSP) program, you can leverage the talent of motivated students to […]