The hydrogen industry is large and growing, but current methods of production are far not environmentally friendly. The production of solid carbon, a valuable industrial material, is similarly pollutive. A cleaner and more efficient way to produce hydrogen and solid carbon is the goal driving Vancouver’s VulcanX Energy, who addresses this pressing issue by producing hydrogen […]
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Cloud Apps Innovator Defang to Represent Vancouver at Google for Startups Accelerator
This summer, Google celebrated the fifth anniversary of the Canadian edition of the Google for Startups Accelerator program. And same as every other year, Google put out a call for Canadian tech startups—this round, with a focus on firms leveraging artificial intelligence. “We were blown away by the quality of the applications we received, and […]
NVBC Finalist skiKrumb Goes ‘Unbound’ as Wearable Startup Partners with More Ski Hills
North American ski hills get about 80 million visits per year but ripping down mountains in winter isn’t the safest activity. Canadian youths experience more than one thousand hospital emergency room visits per year from ski and snowboard-related accidents. SkiKrumb provides a safety net for outdoor enthusiasts braving the wintry hills. The Vancouver startup is the […]
Immersion Week at UBC: Innovators and Storytellers Unite to Drive Change
Immersion Week, powered by Innovation UBC, is coming up September 24-25 at UBC Robson Square. This annual celebration promises to bring together storytellers and movement builders from across the Vancouver ecosystem to share their insights on the strategies and tactics that helped them transform their innovation and ideas to impact. This year’s theme is Translating Inventions […]
Science World Offers Free Admission for Families at Tech-Up Showcase on September 20th
Thousands of families in Greater Vancouver will enjoy free admission to Science World on Friday, September 20th, as part of the Tech-Up Showcase. This event, which drew over 10,000 visitors in 2023, offers a full day of hands-on science and technology activities, perfect for families from diverse backgrounds. The Tech-Up Showcase, presented by Amazon Future […]
MarineLabs to Power Three Projects in B.C. with Predictive Coastal Intelligence Toolkit
Victoria’s MarineLabs raised this year a $4.5 million seed funding round, marking the largest investment of its kind in Canadian history for an ocean tech company. Following that the firm launched Forecast AI, an addition to MarineLabs’ flagship product, CoastAware, a real-time weather intelligence solution that enhances safety and efficiency in maritime operations and bolsters […]
Ballard Announces Restructuring Plan Amid Delays in Hydrogen Infrastructure Development
Burnaby’s Ballard Power Systems has announced a global restructuring plan to cut costs and strengthen its financial position. This move comes in response to slower progress in building hydrogen infrastructure and delays in fuel cell adoption. The cost-cutting efforts will involve reducing the workforce, streamlining product development, consolidating operations, cutting capital expenses, and improving how the […]
Sky’s the Limit for Surrey Agtech Startup Competing as Finalist in Multiple Events
The New Ventures B.C. Competition is a well-seasoned event. The annual affair started more than two decades ago, back in 2000, under the direction of Wal van Lierop. The driving idea behind the competition was to encourage regional innovation in tech—and the event has been an icon of the local ecosystem ever since. This year, […]
Salesforce Ventures Expands AI Investments to $1 Billion
Salesforce Ventures has announced a new $500 million AI fund, doubling its total commitment to AI innovation to $1 billion over the past 18 months. The fund aims to support high-growth companies and visionary founders driving advancements in artificial intelligence. Salesforce Ventures has invested in over two dozen AI companies, including Anthropic, Cohere, and Hugging […]
UBC Cleantech Startup Fibernx Recognized in B.C. and Alberta for Carbon Fibre Innovation
Bitumen from Alberta’s oil sands, typically restricted for use as fuel or asphalt, can now be transformed into more useful and valuable carbon nanofibres, say local experts working on the technology. UBC materials engineer Dr. Yasmine Abdin, alongside Dr. Frank Ko from the Faculty of Applied Science and Dr. Scott Renneckar from the Faculty of […]