FortisBC Energy is working with VulcanX on the development of hydrogen pyrolysis technology that could see zero-emission hydrogen and solid carbon produced from natural gas at a low cost. The regulated utility, which serves more than one million customers across British Columbia, is funding local upstart VulcanX through the Clean Growth Innovation Fund. “We are […]
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Canadian Women-in-Tech Accelerator to Propel Startups into U.S. Markets
The Canadian Women-in-Tech SaaS Market Accelerator, hosted by the Washington Technology Industry Association, is set to support 10 Canadian startups as they evaluate and prepare for expansion into Washington state and the broader United States markets. This initiative is designed to empower women-led tech companies to successfully navigate and penetrate the competitive U.S. market. Spanning […]
AWS Invites Vancouver to Hold Canada’s First-Ever Community Day in September
For a decade now, the Vancouver AWS Usergroup has been running free monthly gatherings to showcase demos, share knowledge, and collaborate with other talent and companies within the community. Now the city its looking to host Canada’s first-ever officially AWS Community Day. AWS Community Day events are conferences where event logistics and content is planned […]
WELL Health’s Wisp Surpasses 1 Million Patients and $100M Revenue Milestone
Vancouver-headquartered WELL Health Technologies announced this week that its majority-owned subsidiary Wisp has officially achieved two important milestones. The sexual and reproductive telehealth provider in the United States surpassed one million patients served nationwide in the United States and recorded more than CAD $100 million in run-rate revenue for the first time based on its July […]
IBG Designs Launches Platform to Revolutionize Affordable Housing in Small Canadian Communities
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 […]
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 […]