For the first time this year, Entrepreneurship Immersion Week 2023 will be hosting a regional ecosystem startup pitch event featuring companies across our province who are creating transformative solutions in climate, human health and social impact. The Regional Ecosystem Showcase will feature 10 companies across the province who’ve proven market traction and are ready to […]
FORM Strengthens Leadership Team with Industry Veterans for Next Growth Phase
Vancouver’s FORM, the company behind the world’s first Smart Swim Goggles, has added Christopher Stadler and Kevin Abt to its leadership team as Board Member and Chief Revenue Officer, respectively. As award-winning FORM gears up for its next growth phase, Stadler and Abt’s experience as seasoned industry veterans in the fitness technology space is perfectly matched […]
Mastercard and BCIT Forge Partnership to Advance Cybersecurity and AI Research for Digital Trust
Today, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) and Mastercard announced a partnership that will provide critical funding assistance for students in the School of Computing & Academic Studies, as well as advance research in cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence (AI), focused on digital trust. “BCIT is a post-secondary leader in delivering applied, hands-on education that […]
Placemaking Summit to Showcase Frontier Collective’s Grand Vision for Vancouver
Vancouver’s Frontier Collective has huge plans for the local tech community and they’ll be showing them off at the upcoming Placemaking Summit on October 3rd. Taking place in advance of their marquee Frontier Summit, the Placemaking Summit isn’t just an event—it’s a sharing of ideas and a once-in-a-lifetime moment for Vancouver’s future. Join global and […]
Tiny’s WeCommerce Acquires Clean Canvas Shopify Theme Portfolio
Victoria’s Tiny (TSXV: TINY) has acquired Clean Canvas, a UK-based designer and developer of premium Shopify themes that has been used by over 80,000 Shopify merchants. Clean Canvas will continue to operate as an independent brand within WeCommerce Holdings, an entity that is 100% owned by Tiny. According to the announcement, Clean Canvas aligns with Tiny’s […]
Webnames.ca and Wix Join Forces to Empower Canadian Businesses
Vancouver’s Webnames, Canada’s original domain name registrar, announced a new strategic partnership with Wix.com today. The collaboration brings together the expertise, tools, and trusted reputation of Webnames.ca and the industry-leading web presence building tools of Wix to provide Canadian businesses a powerful, integrated online presence, ecommerce and marketing solution. As part of this partnership, Webnames […]
CDL-Vancouver Hosts Innovation in Mining & Minerals Conference on October 25th
With the global move toward electrification and net-zero infrastructure, innovation in the mineral exploration and mining industry has never been more crucial. Creative Destruction Lab – Vancouver, based at the Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia, launched a Minerals stream for founders seeking to commercialize technologies enabling the supply of industrial […]
Siemens and Nexii Unveil VersiCharge XL: A Sustainable Solution for High-Demand EV Fleet Charging
Siemens has announced commercial availability of the VersiCharge XL, a sustainable electric vehicle (EV) charging structure designed for electrifying fleets at high demand charging sites. Designed and produced in partnership with Vancouver’s Nexii Building Solutions, VersiCharge XL is the first EV charging structure that is comprised of sustainable, low carbon building materials with a modular […]
Miru Surpasses Critical Milestone in Durability Testing for eWindows
Vancouver’s Miru Smart Technologies has achieved a critical testing milestone that proves their technology’s resilience to thermal and solar stresses. Originally named Click Materials, Miru is bringing next-generation electrochromic windows (eWindows) to the automotive, residential, and commercial markets. The ability to tint a Miru window using an app, smart device, or voice command provides full […]
Vancouver’s Casca Footwear Joins Kit and Ace After Acquisition by Unity Brands
Toronto fashion tycoon Joe Mimran is shopping in Vancouver again. The co-founder of Unity Brands, Mimran has extended his influence on the West Coast by acquiring two prominent Vancouver apparel brands. Unity Brands, a venture co-founded by Mimran, acquired Kit and Ace earlier this summer and now it has added Casca Footwear to its portfolio. Casca, […]