Innovation Building Group (IBG) aims to make it easier, faster, and cheaper to build better homes for Canadians. The veteran building designer and semi-finalist in the CMHC Housing Supply Challenge has launched IBG Designs, a new online platform that provides readily-available designs for multi-tenant buildings that smaller communities and organizations can use to address their affordable housing […]
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B.C. Farmers Supported in Adopting Tech to Boost Productivity and Tackle Labour Shortages
Thanks to Innovate BC farmers are getting help with adopting new labour-saving technologies that will enhance their profitability, productivity and efficiency, while helping to improve food security in the province. Farmers can apply now for the B.C. On-Farm Technology Adoption Program, with up to $2 million available from the governments of Canada and British Columbia […]
Crypto Meets Coffee: Coinbase Brings USDC Payments to Revolver Coffee
If you’re heading to the second annual Bitcoin Block Party this weekend, you may want to swing by Revolver Coffee in Gastown on the way. Coinbase is bringing crypto into the real world with one of the first opportunities in Canada to use crypto to make in-person purchases. As part of Coffee Days, Coinbase has partnered with Revolver […]
Foresight Fulfilled: Arca Rocking B.C.’s Green Tech Scene
Techcouver named Arca Climate Technologies one of 10 homegrown B.C. startups to watch in 2024 and apparently we were right. Earlier this year the Vancouver company picked up the Startup of the Year award at the BC Cleantech Awards and they are currently a top 20 finalist in the prestigious XPRIZE Carbon Removal competition. They continue […]
Real Estate Investment Platform addy Diversifies Offerings with Credit Opportunity
Vancouver fintech firm addy is introducing a credit opportunity onto its digital investment platform for the first time. Addy says it is “committed to expanding investment opportunities that cater to various investor preferences and risk profiles” and posits that credit investments provide an alternative avenue for those seeking returns with lower average risk than typical […]
Vancouver’s Bitcoin Community Gathers for the 2nd Annual Bitcoin Block Party
Get ready for an electrifying day of celebration, learning, and community as Vancouver’s Bitcoin enthusiasts unite for the 2nd Annual Bitcoin Block Party on Sunday, August 25th. Hosted at Beaumont Studios by Fustler, this year’s event promises to be a dynamic showcase of Bitcoin’s growing influence on technology, economics, and culture. From live performances to […]
2024 Technology Impact Awards: Winners Announced on October 23rd at Parq Vancouver
Mark your calendar and get your tickets now. BC Tech will reveal the winners of the 2024 Technology Impact Awards (TIAs) at Parq Vancouver on October 23rd. Join BC’s tech community for a night of celebration as we recognize significant organizations who are making an impact in the tech industry. BC Tech announced the 38 […]
EasyPark Unveils Seamless, Touch-Free Parking with ZipBy Go in Vancouver
Vancouver’s EasyPark has partnered with ZipBy and Fennix Systems to introduce a pioneering automatic payment and gate entry system across Vancouver parking lots. The new ZipBy Go initiative integrates mobile payments and license plate recognition technology and is being featured at EasyPark Lot 31 at 160 Water Street and EasyPark Lot 19 at 900 West […]
B.C. is Battling a ‘Continuous Decline in Investment Activity,’ CVCA Report Finds
In the first half of 2024, venture capital investments totalled nearly $3.6 billion across almost 300 deals, as blood slowly returns to a pale Canada. Despite the lowest deal volume since 2020, average deal size continues to grow, reflecting investors’ focus on companies with proven track records and strong fundamentals, according to the CVCA’s H1 […]
Svante Secures $137M from Canada Growth Fund for Carbon Capture Expansion
Burnaby’s Svante has secured an investment of up to $137 million from the Canada Growth Fund to accelerate the company’s development and construction of commercial-scale carbon capture and removal projects. Svante is a leading Canadian clean tech company that manufactures filters and carbon capture machines capable of trapping and removing CO2 from heavy-emitting industries, such as […]