Vancouver’s Terramera has been selected from over 1,000 Canadian startups as one of the 3 winners of the Community of Leaders Innovating for Corporations (C.L.I.C.) Challenge. C.L.I.C is made up of CEOs of large corporations based in Canada who are willing to tangibly support the Canadian innovation ecosystem. Members include Loblaw, Nutrien, General Electric, Total, […]
Innovate BC Ignites Research Projects with $448,000
Innovate BC has awarded two B.C.-based research projects with a total of $448,000 through its Ignite Program. The funding will help accelerate the commercialization of innovation that will solve significant environmental and healthcare challenges in B.C. and around the world. Since the program’s launch in 2016, the crown agency has awarded $5.3 million in Ignite […]
Telus Brings Cell Service to Ahousaht for First Time
TELUS is investing more than $500,000 to build a new cell site in Ahousaht, a remote community off the west coast of Tofino on Vancouver Island. TELUS is the first provider to bring high-speed wireless voice, text and Internet service to the community that is accessible only by air or boat. While construction on the […]
Fintech Startup Grow Acquired by ATB Financial
Vancouver’s Grow Technologies has been acquired by ATB Financial. The Edmonton-headquartered financial services company is acquiring the “technology assets” of Grow to bring a new, enhanced digital experience to their customers. The assets acquired include Grow’s digital account and loan origination platform, FinSnap financial insights technology, and other proprietary digital banking technology solutions. “For over […]
TechPong 2019 Highlights the Generosity of Vancouver’s Tech Scene
Over 1,000 people attended a sold-out TechPong 2019 last night at Science World and the 6 year-old event has now raised $400,000 in the process. The boisterous ping-pong tournament and party provided an opportunity for Vancouver’s tech community to have fun, engage in some friendly competition, network, and raise money for important causes and institutions […]
Deloitte Names 13 Vancouver Companies to Annual Watch Lists
Deloitte has announced the 2019 winners of its Technology Fast 50, Companies-to-Watch and Enterprise Fast 15 programs. Recognizing the achievements of Canadian technology companies, the Technology Fast 50 program highlights commitment to innovation, leadership, and rapid revenue growth between 2015 and 2018. This year, the average three-year growth of the Fast 50 winners is 1,689 […]
Hootsuite Founder Ryan Holmes Steps Down As CEO
Hootsuite founder Ryan Holmes announced today that he plans to step aside, and the company will begin a search for a new CEO. In an exclusive interview with the Financial Post, Holmes said he plans to continue to serve as executive chairman of the social media management company he started in 2008. Speaking to the […]
TechPong Leaderboard Heats Up As One-of-a-Kind Fundraiser Approaches
TechPong has grown into one of our favourite annual events. Beyond the cool prizes, hilarious themed outfits, and outrageous amounts of fun had by all at Vancouver’s largest tech fundraiser, there is no better way for companies large and small to come together and celebrate the joy of “building the brighter future we all imagine,” […]
Lighthouse Labs’ 21-Day Coding Challenge Kicks off Today
Starting November 1st, Canadians can complete one challenge a day to develop a daily coding habit through Lighthouse Labs’ 21-Day Coding Challenge. Whether you’re a coding hobbyist or you’ve never laid eyes on a command line before, the 21-Day Coding Challenge will allow participants to learn how to code in a fun, free environment and […]
Intrinsyc Technologies Acquired by Lantronix for US $27 Million
Vancouver headquartered Intrinsyc Technologies is being acquired by NASDAQ-listed Lantronix in a cash and share transaction valued at US $27 million. TSX-listed Intrinsyc is a provider of solutions for the development of embedded and Internet of Things (IoT) products. Based in Irvine, CA, Lantronix is a global provider of secure data access and management solutions […]