Kelowna’s RainStick Shower has been awarded the “Best of CES 2022 Innovations Award Honouree” for their circular shower technology. The announcement was made ahead of CES 2022, the world’s most influential technology event, happening January 5-8 in Las Vegas. The CES Innovation Awards program, organised by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), is an annual competition […]
CULT Food Science Announces $1 million CULT PRIZE To Accelerate the Future of Food
Vancouver’s CULT Food Science has officially launched the CULT PRIZE with the goal of accelerating the future of food worldwide. CULT Food Science is an investment platform with an exclusive focus on clean, lab-grown food that is advancing the development of novel technologies to provide a sustainable, environmental, and ethical solution to the global factory […]
Community Connections Bring BC Tech’s 2021 Technology Impact Awards To Life
Through the pandemic, associations and not-for-profit organizations faced unprecedented challenges in the face of funding challenges and disruption to traditional in person events. And despite a thriving tech sector, which came through the pandemic on strong footing, BC Tech itself faced its fair share of challenges. Notably the closure of its Hub location and withdrawal […]
Train Fitness Launches World’s First App That Can Detect Exercises & Track Reps
Vancouver’s Train Fitness is transforming the way we track our workouts. Today the award-winning startup formally announced the first-ever hands-free workout-tracking app, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect exercises and track reps as users go through their workout. For the millions of gym-goers who currently use spreadsheets, their phone, or pen and paper to […]
ScalePad Acquires Backup Monitoring Solution Backup Radar
Vancouver’s ScalePad has acquired Backup Radar, an end-to-end automation platform for backup monitoring, reporting, and compliance, for an undisclosed sum. ScalePad is a developer of a SaaS platform for asset management and automation. ScalePad is trusted by over 9,000 partners in 76 countries and 60% of the MSP 501 to maximize their profitability, improve productivity, […]
Trulioo Research Defines The Traits Of ‘Champions of Trust’
Following a $394 million Series D financing round earlier this summer to build the foundation for global financial inclusion, global identity verification leader Trulioo is strengthening pathways to create a more inclusive and trust-oriented digital economy. With the ability to verify 5 billion consumers and 330 million business entities worldwide, Trulioo has identified a new […]
BC’s Geazone Launches North America’s First Hydrogen-powered Courier Fleet
Victoria’s Geazone Eco-Courier is launching North America’s first hydrogen-powered courier fleet with the purchase of 40 new Toyota Mirai fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). Geazone Eco-Courier is a zero emissions courier company that provides sustainable delivery services, third party logistics and freight services to businesses across Vancouver Island and Vancouver. “Geazone is committed to providing […]
Vancouver Expects To Be First City In Canada With Electric Firetruck
Vancouver hopes to be the first city in Canada with an electric fire truck, reports the Vancouver Sun, as the city has ordered a $1.5 million Rosenbauer RT pumper. The RT has a charging capacity of up to 150 kW, which means that the built-in batteries can be recharged in no time at all. This means […]
Vanedge Capital Invests In Silicon Valley Recycling Startup
Vancouver’s Vanedge Capital has led a USD $1 million seed round investment in Silicon Valley recycling startup Olyns and their in-store consumer recycling solution. The Olyns recycling platform includes an eye-catching bottle collection machine designed for high traffic indoor locations, and a mobile app to provide rewards, CRV redemption (in bottle bill states), and an environmental impact […]
CloudMD Tackles Mental Health With MindBeacon Acquisition
Vancouver’s CloudMD is acquiring MindBeacon for approximately $116 million. MindBeacon is a leading digital mental healthcare platform that provides a continuum of care, focusing on iCBT, which is an effective therapy provided through a computer or a mobile device. iCBT has become a fast-growing intervention channel compared to conventional psychotherapy. CloudMD’s already established mental health […]