The last decade has witnessed a seismic shift in how tech employers manage their offices, and how knowledge workers engage with them. “Since the COVID19 pandemic hit, there has been a clear shift in the way we look at the physical office,” the CEO of Aura Office Environments stated for Tech Talent Canada. According to […]
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Nano One Lands $16.9 Million Investment From Japan’s Sumitomo Metal Mining
Vancouver’s Nano One has announced that it has partnering 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 […]
Innovate BC Awards $1.4 Million to R&D Projects Solving Real-World Challenges
Last night at an awards ceremony in Vancouver, Innovate BC awarded $1,365,000 to five B.C. research and development projects in natural resources and applied sciences that are improving lives for British Columbians. The funding, through Innovate BC’s Ignite program, is accelerating the commercialization of clean technology, advanced materials and manufacturing, and life science projects. The […]
Simbi Foundation’s Efforts to Revitalize Indigenous Languages in B.C.
According to UNESCO, 88 of Canada’s 90 Indigenous languages are on the verge of extinction. In B.C., Indigenous communities are experiencing this on a much greater scale. There are more than 34 First Nation languages, representing more than half of all in Canada, and all are facing a threat to their vitality. With Day of Truth and […]
Expert Wisdom on the State of Tech and Innovation in BC
Vancouver is one of the hottest technology hubs in North America. With so much news, data, and events to cover across the city and province, Techcouver leans on professionals in the field to help keep our audience properly informed and up-to-date. Last time we fixed our gaze on robotics and AI, where a diverse array of firms […]
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, […]
Aquanow Launches Digital Ventures Fund Targeting Disruptive Blockchain Tech
When Aquanow was named digital innovator of the year by CrossTech at the 2022 Innovation Awards, chief executive officer Phil Sham pointed out how digital asset markets are now 24/7, upending traditional finance. And that is exactly where he wants his company positioned. “We will continue to advance innovation in global capital flows through our proprietary infrastructure,” […]
Rogers Brings World Leading Wildfire Detection and Prevention Technology to BC
Rogers Communications today announced it is investing in industry-leading wildfire detection and prevention technology as part of the company’s commitment to keeping Canadians and first responders safe. Rogers will use its national network combined with technology partnerships with SpaceX and Pano AI to help combat climate change-related events in communities across the country. Rogers is […]
Vancouver’s Mosa Upcycles Glass Bottles into Chic and Sustainable Products
Glass is an under-recycled material that one Vancouver-based startup is up-cycling toward a most sustainable economy. Mosa Technologies founders Prishita Agarwal and Abhiudai Mishra hosted gatherings often, resulting in “countless empty glass bottles scattered on our kitchen counter and dining table.” “It saddened us thinking that these beautiful bottles would end up in trash,” they […]