From Washington to Alaska, the coast of British Columbia stretches nearly 1,000 kilometres north-south. When you factor in the coast’s many deep incisions and the province’s 40,000 islands, that figure balloons to a remarkable 26,000 km—or, in other terms, 10% of the entire country’s coastline. Thus it is of little surprise that the super natural […]
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Unlocking the Potential of Science Fairs: A Gateway to Innovation and Education
When I started working with the Science Fair Foundation, I endeavored to distill down what a science fair could be to a greater audience. At its core, a science fair is a platform where budding scientists, engineers, and innovators come together to explore, experiment, and discover the wonders of the world around them. There were […]
Powered by Government Funding, UBC to Add 800 Spaces Across Tech, Science
The University of British Columbia is adding nearly 800 new spaces for its technology-related programs, the post-secondary institution announced this month. The significant expansion of UBC’s tech talent pipeline is partially powered by funding from the B.C. government. A grand total of $23 million was promised by the government, which will contribute to the addition […]
Turo Expands Airport Transportation Options at Vancouver International Airport
Peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace Turo has partnered with Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to provide designated vehicle exchange locations for Turo guests to conveniently access their car upon arrival. In Vancouver, Turo hosts can park their vehicles in the parkade, allowing guests to check into their reservation remotely, all within minutes of exiting the airport doors. This […]
Hootsuite Acquires Talkwalker to Innovate at Intersection of Social and AI
After Hootsuite’s 2022 rebrand, the longstanding Vancouver social media firm found itself laying off staff in 2o23 (alongside, of course, a lot of other tech companies across the continent). Since then, the storied pioneer launched an AI product and, most recently, announced an acquisition. Hootsuite this week acquired Luxembourg’s Talkwalker, an AI-powered “social listening solution” […]
TRIUMF Spinoff ARTMS Acquired by Pharma Firm for Health-Tech Innovation
A spin-off company from TRIUMF, Canada’s particle accelerator centre, has been acquired by Australian biopharma company Telix Pharmaceuticals. Vancouver’s ARTMS, an innovator in the medical isotopes space, was acquired in a recent US$82 million deal. “ARTMS is a tremendous example of how federal support for fundamental science can spur innovation and deliver real impact for […]
Wayve Expands Global Reach with New AI Research Hub in Vancouver, Boosting Its Autonomous Driving Ambitions
London, UK based autonomous driving technology company Wayve announced today that it is expanding its international presence with a new office in Vancouver. The expansion signifies a key moment in Wayve’s growth as a global AI leader and underpins its commitment to expanding its research and development operations. With Vancouver boasting the highest technology talent […]
Sanctuary AI Signs Partnership With Magna To Innovate AI Robotics in Auto Manufacturing
Vancouver’s Sanctuary AI has announced a strategic partnership with global mobility technology company Magna along with a strategic equity investment. The collaboration will see Sanctuary AI’s development of general purpose AI robots for deployment in Magna’s manufacturing operations. Additionally, the partnership will include a multi-disciplinary assessment of improving cost and scalability of robots using Magna’s […]
Clariti Secures $24.6 Million from Vistara Growth for Expansion and Innovation in Government Permitting Solutions
Vancouver’s Clariti has secured an $24.6 million investment from Vistara Growth. Clariti is a SaaS provider for permitting and licensing solutions to state, provincial, and local governments in the U.S. and Canada. Proceeds from the growth financing will primarily be used to expand Clariti’s go-to-market teams, build on relationships with system integrators and support an […]
Vancouver Startup Wins Deep Space Challenge to Help Feed Astronauts
A coding hackathon runs for one or two days; a startup accelerator, perhaps three-to-six months. For Ecoation, the battle lasted three years. The Vancouver-based food-tech startup trumped rivals from the University of Guelph, Concordia, McGill, and more to win the years-long Deep Space Food Challenge. The Deep Space Food Challenge, hosted by the Canadian Space […]