Vancouver’s Nano One has announced that it has partnered with Sumitomo Metal Mining, starting with a $16.9 million equity investment from the Japanese company. Sumitomo is a leading vertically integrated miner, refiner and producer of cathode active materials (CAM) with over 400 years of experience. The companies intend to jointly explore business development opportunities focused […]
Capital Compass BC Offers Expansive View Into Province’s Capital and Business Landscape
Innovate BC, InBC Investment Corp, PacifiCan and New Ventures BC have partnered to launch a new online platform that provides a comprehensive and dynamic view of British Columbia’s capital and business landscape. Available now, Capital Compass BC offers centralized intelligence on startups, scaleups, investors, entrepreneurial resources, and investment capital flow within the province. In addition […]
Boris Wertz on Early Stage Fundraising and What Founders Need To Know
Our local TiE Vancouver chapter is hosting a series of learning, mentoring and networking events for operators of startups and scaleups. After a series of sold-out events, they’re at it again on October 26th with a seminar and fireside chat on early stage fundraising and what founders need to know. Startups need capital to grow, […]
BCIT Announces $33 Million in Funding for New Trades and Technology Complex
This week, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) announced a milestone of $33 million in funding towards a new state-of-the-art Trades and Technology Complex. The Trades and Technology Complex will increase access for students pursuing a trades and technology education and career, which will help the Province of BC meet the demand for an estimated 85,000 […]
10 Startups That Are Driving Transformational Change Across Climate, Human Health and Social Impact
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 […]