The Province of British Columbia is forecasting the creation of hundreds of new jobs in areas like science and technology following investments into an array of regional agriculture projects. The government recently revealed more than $15 million in investments across 19 new projects and nine training programs. The round of funding includes support from the […]
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Vancouver Startup MAE to Represent B.C. at Nationwide Pitch Event in March
Shopping for a new vehicle is an inevitable but often dreaded aspect of adulthood. Seeking to simplify the experience for automobile consumers in Canada, a startup launched from Vancouver is applying modern technology to achieve its mission. Founded in 2022 by Vivian Liu, Making Auto Easy helps users navigate the car market with a personalized […]
Nominations Open for BC Tech’s 2025 Technology Impact Awards
BC Tech has officially opened nominations for the 2025 Technology Impact Awards (TIAs), celebrating the province’s top technology companies across various categories. The Company of the Year Awards will recognize standout businesses at different stages of growth, including Startup, Growth, Scale, Anchor, and Ambition. The Gamechanger Awards will highlight excellence in areas such as Artificial […]
Jane Appoints Chief Marketing Officer to ‘Spearhead Next Phase of Growth’
Jane Software has announced the addition of a new Chief Marketing Officer. The North Vancouver-born clinic management software company has revealed that Dan Davidow will now head marketing for Jane. Davidow’s move to Jane follows roles at Stripe, Gusto, Cisco, and Motive. At Jane, Davidow will “spearhead Jane’s next phase of growth,” according to a […]
Nexera Robotics Secures $4.5M to Advance Robotic Grasping Technology
Vancouver’s Nexera Robotics, a leader in advanced robotic grasping, has raised $4.5 million in its latest investment round, with backing from prominent investors, including BDC Capital’s Industrial Innovation Venture Fund. The funding marks a major step in Nexera’s efforts to revolutionize automation across industries through its proprietary grasping solution, NeuraGrasp. NeuraGrasp is designed to tackle […]
Vancouver’s VRIFY Raises $12.5M to Advance AI-Assisted Mineral Discovery
Vancouver’s VRIFY, a leader in AI-driven mineral exploration, has secured $12.5 million in Series B funding to accelerate the adoption of its AI-Assisted Mineral Discovery Platform, DORA. The investment round was led by New York-based venture capital firm LGVP, with continued backing from Series A investors RCF Innovation and Beedie Capital, bringing VRIFY’s total funding […]
Vancouver-Led Initiative Offers $3M to Advance Carbon Removal Tech
Announced at Carbon Removal Canada’s (CRC) Carbon Removal Day 2025 in Ottawa, a new $3-million funding call from the B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) aims to bolster Vancouver’s position as a leader in carbon removal technology. The initiative will support early-stage climate tech startups developing solutions that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions […]
Sanctuary AI Boosts Robotic Dexterity with Innovative Tactile Sensors
In a significant leap forward for robotics and physical artificial intelligence, Sanctuary AI announced today the integration of advanced tactile sensor technology into its Phoenix general purpose robots. This development is set to enhance the ability of teleoperation pilots to execute complex, touch-driven tasks with unprecedented precision and accuracy. The new tactile sensors, recently unveiled […]
Novarc, Miller Electric Partner to Advance AI-Powered Welding
North Vancouver-based Novarc Technologies has entered a strategic partnership with Miller Electric Mfg. LLC to revolutionize welding automation through artificial intelligence (AI). The collaboration aims to introduce next-generation AI-powered welding solutions designed to enhance productivity, address labor shortages, and improve precision in industries such as shipbuilding, heavy equipment manufacturing, and construction. As part of Miller’s […]
Vancouver’s Opal Secures $1.5M to Transform Agency Finances
Vancouver-based startup Opal, a SaaS platform streamlining back-office operations for agencies, has secured $1.5 million in pre-seed funding to accelerate its product development. The funding round was led by Founders Co-op, with participation from Exit North Ventures and serial fintech entrepreneur Ian Crosby. The investment will support the launch of Opal Spend, an ad-spend platform […]