The federal government this month announced financial support for two companies based in British Columbia. A total of $4.7 million in interest-free capital from the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada is going to two firms out of Richmond. Ideon Technologies is slated to receive $2.7 million in funding to commercialize their subsurface intelligence system, […]
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ClioCon 2024: A Testament to Clio’s Customer-Centric Approach
Clio’s annual Clio Cloud Conference—affectionately known as ClioCon—has become much more than just a user event. It’s a celebration of legal tech innovation and a testament to the connection Clio has fostered with its customers. Clio CEO Jack Newton set the tone for this year’s event in his opening keynote, thanking attendees for the ongoing […]
Vancouver Tech Anchor Safe Software Ready for Next Chapter of Growth
Earlier this year, the perennially profitable Safe Software announced a strategic growth investment from JMI Equity, a firm providing software companies with capital and industry expertise to build businesses of enduring value. Headquartered in Surrey, Safe provides solutions that empower people and enterprises to unlock the full potential of their information, especially geo-spatial data. The […]
SenseNet to Power Wildfire Detection Tech at Remote Hydro Facility in Alberta
A Vancouver-based company providing wildfire detection solutions is collaborating with a Calgary-based producer of wind, hydro, and solar power. Vancouver’s SenseNet leverages fire detection technology integrating sensors, cameras, and artificial intelligence-powered analysis to provide accurate and early alerts to wildfire threats. Calgary’s BluEarth Renewables is an independent power producer that acquires, develops, builds, owns and […]
Workforce Wellness Competes for ‘Startup of the Year’ at Technology Impact Awards
A B.C. technology platform is helping tackle the issue of burnout among talent. Vancouver’s Workforce Wellness claims to have built the “first solution which addresses burnout in a holistic and comprehensive way, leveraging the latest in research, AI, big data and predictive analytics.” The tech-empowered platform targets burnout at both the employee and organizational level, […]
VoltSafe Expands Footprint in U.S. Through Tech Venture Hub Newlab
VoltSafe is making waves in the marine sector, as well in the U.S. Hot on the heels of a quickly maxed out FrontFundr campaign to raise capital for its patented electric charging innovation targeting the marine industry and far beyond, VoltSafe this week revealed that it has been selected by Newlab to join the exclusive […]
The Future of Neurotechnology: Unlocking the Brain’s Potential or Inviting a Dystopian Reality?
Among the keynote speakers at the ClioCon conference in Austin this week is Nita Farahany, a leading scholar on the ethical, legal, and social implications of emerging technologies. Nita Farahany is a professor of law and philosophy at Duke University, has served on the U.S. Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues, and is the author of The […]
Technology Impact Award Finalist DarkVision Shines a Light on Critical Industrial Assets
Industrial assets comprise a critical part of what makes modern living possible. A North Vancouver-based upstart is aiming to modernize “the way industrial asset integrity is evaluated and visualized by creating highly differentiated imaging technologies.” DarkVision posits that, as societal standards for reliability and safety continue to rise, engineers and asset owners need higher fidelity […]
AI, Growth, and the Future of Legal Tech: Key Takeaways from Jack Newton’s ClioCon Keynote
Clio’s CEO and Founder Jack Newton kicked off the largest ClioCon to date, celebrating the immense growth of the legal technology company and outlining an ambitious future. With over 5,000 attendees from 42 countries, including over 2,600 in Austin, Texas with the rest joining virtually, the conference marks a significant milestone for the company. “This […]
Healthcare Innovator QHR Technologies Trims Workforce Amid Restructuring
A technology company based in Kelowna this month trimmed its workforce by up to 10%, local newspapers reported over the weekend. The round of layoffs at the electronic medical records platform, founded in 2004 and acquired by Loblaws through Shoppers Drug Mart in 2016 for $170 million, impacted dozens of staff. “Although this a relatively […]