Vancouver-based Clio is pushing further into fintech with the launch of Clio Capital, an embedded funding solution designed to give U.S. law firms direct access to working capital inside its platform. The move builds on Clio’s October 2025 rollout of Pay Later with Affirm and underscores the company’s broader ambition to layer financial services directly […]
Innovate BC Funds Farm Robotics and Automation
British Columbia farmers are turning to automation and robotics to address labour shortages, improve efficiency, and strengthen local food security through a new round of provincial funding. The B.C. On-Farm Technology Adoption Program supports projects that modernize labour-intensive processes and help farms grow, harvest, pack, and store food more effectively. The initiative funds the adoption […]
Viridis Research Validates Textile Water Recycling with H&M
Vancouver-based Viridis Research has completed a major industrial pilot in Dhaka, Bangladesh with H&M Group and three textile mill partners, validating its electrochemical oxidation technology as a scalable solution for textile wastewater recycling. The pilot demonstrated that Viridis’ system can operate under real-world manufacturing conditions, treating wastewater from dye baths, equalization tanks, wastewater treatment plants, […]
Moment Energy Adds NREL, Tesla Veterans
Vancouver-based Moment Energy is bolstering its technical bench as it scales globally, appointing veteran battery scientist Dr. Kandler Smith as Technical Fellow and former Tesla engineering leader Dorian West as Strategic Advisor. The hires deepen Moment’s battery modelling and system engineering capabilities as the company expands its second-life EV battery storage platform across North America […]
Photonic Adds Executive Chair, Four Directors After $180M Raise
Vancouver quantum computing company Photonic has appointed an executive chair and four new directors following its recent $180 million funding round. Joining founder Stephanie Simmons and CEO Paul Terry on the board are Alex van Someren (Executive Chair), Don Mattrick (Vice Chair), Nathan Medlock, and Ashton Scordo. British entrepreneur and investor van Someren, founder of […]
Safe Software Brings FME Flow to AWS Marketplace
Surrey-based Safe Software is making it easier for enterprise customers to deploy its data integration platform inside Amazon Web Services environments. The company announced that FME Flow is now available through AWS Marketplace, allowing organizations to purchase, deploy, and manage the software directly within their existing AWS accounts rather than going through traditional vendor procurement […]
Vancouver Hosts Global Summit AI 2026
Vancouver’s tech community is gearing up for Global Summit AI Vancouver 2026, a focused, content-driven event bringing together researchers, founders, investors and decision-makers to explore how artificial intelligence moves from innovation to real-world impact. Scheduled for April 1, 2026, the summit will be held at UBC Robson Square. Organizers have designed the summit around high-signal […]
New Ventures BC Competition Opens 2026 Applications
British Columbia’s longest-running startup competition is back. Applications are now open for the 2026 New Ventures BC Competition, presented by Innovate BC, offering more than $250,000 in cash and prizes alongside six months of mentorship, education, and investor exposure for early-stage companies across the province. Now entering its 26th year, the program continues to act […]
Naqi Logix Acquires Paris Neurotech Startup
Vancouver-based Naqi Logix has closed its acquisition of Paris neurotech startup Wisear, expanding its earbud-based neural interface platform and establishing a European R&D hub. Naqi develops non-invasive neural interfaces that capture bioelectrical signals from within the ear to enable hands-free control of digital systems across accessibility, robotics, and AR/VR applications. The addition of Wisear strengthens […]
Hubbl Raises $6M to Help Enterprises Deploy AI Inside Salesforce
Vancouver-based Hubbl Technologies has secured $6 million in Series A funding led by Salesforce Ventures, with participation from Industry Ventures, to expand a platform designed to help organizations safely deploy artificial intelligence across complex enterprise systems. Founded in 2022, Hubbl builds software that analyzes how a company’s Salesforce environment is configured and used, giving teams […]