The pandemic. Climate change. Supply chain disruptions. For many, such contemporary realities can stand in the way of anything resembling business optimism. Yet, for leaders in BC’s technology industry, they are merely challenges waiting for solutions. But what makes the difference? Is it luck or something more? Those attending BC Tech’s #WhatWorks Industry Innovation – […]
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Science World to Expand Tech-Up Program Thanks to New Funding
Science World is expanding on its Tech-Up program thanks to Government funding through CanCode and new partnerships with Mastercard and Amazon Canada. Tech-Updelivers province-wide online programs for students and teachers that include coding, computational thinking and digital skills, fostering the workforce of the future by building and enhancing skills in science, technology, engineering, arts & […]
Good Chemistry Company Lands Accenture Investment To Drive Quantum Computing Advancements
Vancouver’s Good Chemistry Company has landed a strategic investment from Accenture Ventures. Terms of the investment were undisclosed. Good Chemistry uses quantum chemistry, machine learning and quantum computing to accelerate new materials design. Good Chemistry started off in 2018 as the incubated computational chemistry simulation division of 1QBit — the pioneering company in leveraging advanced […]
Canadian Companies Need To Be Less Conservative When Hiring Remote Overseas Talent
One of the positive effects of the pandemic is just how much it accelerated the availability of remote work. Although Canadian companies are now building distributed teams, welcoming talent from across the country, the country is still lagging behind others like the US, UK, the Netherlands, and Singapore who have been benefiting from the cost […]
Applications for BC Tech’s 2022 Technology Impact Awards Are Now Open
Applications for BC Tech Association’s 2022 Technology Impact Awards are now open. Each year, the TIAs connect to a theme that reflects who we are as an industry at that point in time. From big raises to hiring sprees, acquisitions to IPOs, B.C.’s ecosystem is showing what is possible. The aspiration and determination of the […]
Canada’s First Subscription Electrical Bike Service Launches in Vancouver
Canada’s first subscription electrical bike service has launched in Vancouver. Zygg mobility provides weekly and monthly subscription plans for a variety of ebike models, starting from $49/week or $99/month. Zygg’s founding ambition is to provide simple and affordable ebikes for everyone. The high cost of electric bikes and unknown maintenance costs can prevent some people […]
Technology Empowers Educators To Lead Important Conversations And Individualized Learning In The Classroom
British Columbia’s curriculum has evolved over the years, yet the education model that focuses on academic success and print-centric learning has remained the same. COVID-19 accelerated the shift towards online learning, disrupting the classroom and proving that more innovation and resources were needed to succeed in a virtual setting. While technology has been considered to […]
Trulioo Appoints Identity Industry Expert Dawn Crew as First Chief Marketing Officer
Vancouver’s Trulioo today announced the appointment of Dawn Crew as the company’s first Chief Marketing Officer. Crew joins the leading global identity verification company with 25 years of experience in defining and leading global marketing strategies for technology companies in the identity verification, authentication and human resources industries. Most recently Crew served as Senior Vice […]
SoleSavy Introduces the SS4, Their First Original Physical and Digital Sneaker
This week marks a big milestone for Vancouver’s SoleSavy. SoleSavy is a fast-growing sneaker startup that gives its members access to highly sought after sneakers at retail prices. The startup recently raised $12.5 million in a Series A round led by Bedrock capital with participation from investors such as Dapper Labs’ CEO Roham Gharegozlou, Shopify’s Harley […]
Peter Jackson’s Award-winning VFX House Wētā FX To Open Vancouver Studio
New Zealand’s Wētā FX, one of the world’s premiere visual effects studios, announced today that they will be opening a Vancouver office as part of the next phase of the company’s growth following the $1.6 billion technology deal with Unity late last year. The Vancouver location will initially house 75 artists with a vision to expand […]