Reverb Therapeutics, a biotech company leveraging the natural immune system to treat life-threatening diseases, has raised $17 million in financing. The funding round was led by founding investor Amplitude Ventures and included participation from the Myeloma Investment Fund, KdT Ventures, Finchley Healthcare Ventures, Seido Capital, and InBC Investment Corp. Reverb’s Amplify•R™ platform utilizes bispecific antibody […]
Vancouver’s Light AI Partners with MrBeast to Donate Strep A Tests in Africa
Vancouver-based healthcare technology company Light AI has joined forces with MrBeast Industries to launch a Strep A test donation initiative aimed at improving healthcare access in Africa. The partnership is featured in a new Beast Philanthropy video, which premiered on YouTube on February 16, 2025. Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, operates the world’s largest […]
Victoria’s Solaires Secures $1.55M to Advance Perovskite Solar Tech
Victoria cleantech Solaires has secured $1.55 million in non-dilutive funding from Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) to accelerate the commercialization of its perovskite-based photovoltaic solutions. The funding will support the development of Solaires’ PVModules for use in new applications such as transportation and building-integrated solar solutions. The company’s technology promises to enhance energy efficiency for […]
VEF Hosts Reverse Pitch Event to Connect Founders with Investors
Startups looking for investment capital will have a unique opportunity to hear directly from funders at the Reverse Pitch – Meet Your Next Investor event, hosted by the Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum (VEF) on February 18th at UBC Robson Square. Unlike traditional pitch events, this interactive session flips the script—investors will pitch their funds to founders, explaining […]
BC’s Top Employers for 2025 Recognized for Innovation and Sustainability
British Columbia’s strongest workplaces were celebrated this week as BC’s Top Employers (2025) were announced by Mediacorp, the organization behind the national Canada’s Top 100 Employers project. The annual competition highlights companies that set the standard for innovation, employee well-being, and sustainability in the province’s fast-growing economy. With Canada’s highest provincial credit rating, strongest economic […]
Photonic Unveils Breakthrough in Quantum Error Correction
Coquitlam’s Photonic has introduced a groundbreaking quantum error correction method that drastically reduces the number of qubits needed for computation, bringing practical quantum computing closer to reality. In an industry first, the company has developed a new class of Quantum Low-Density Parity Check (QLDPC) codes, called SHYPS codes, which require up to 20 times fewer […]
B.C. Invests $1.5M in Innovation Pilots Across 12 Companies
British Columbia is investing $1.5 million in 12 local technology companies through the BC Fast Pilot program, a joint initiative by Innovate BC and the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP). The funding will support pilot projects in areas such as wildfire management, critical minerals, water treatment, artificial intelligence, clean […]
Clio Appoints Luke Slan as General Manager for Canada
Legaltech leader Clio has named Luke Slan as General Manager, Canada, reinforcing its commitment to expanding its footprint in its home market. In his new role, Slan will lead Clio’s Canadian operations, driving growth and innovation tailored to the country’s legal industry. The appointment comes as Clio strengthens its cross-functional teams, including product and engineering, […]
Vancouver’s FISPAN Powers BMO’s New Embedded Banking Solution
Vancouver-based fintech FISPAN has partnered with BMO to launch BMO Sync, a first-of-its-kind solution in Canada that integrates BMO Online Banking for Business directly into Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and accounting systems such as QuickBooks Online and Sage Intacct. BMO Sync allows businesses to automate payments, streamline workflows, and gain real-time cash flow visibility—all within […]
Innovate BC Names Elizabeth Dutton as Chief Operating Officer
Innovate BC has appointed Elizabeth Dutton as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), tasking her with spearheading operational growth and fostering a high-performance team to support the province’s innovation ecosystem. Dutton brings over a decade of executive leadership experience, with a strong track record of driving growth in Canada’s technology sector. Prior to joining Innovate […]