The B.C. government is investing nearly $25 million to support 34 post-secondary research projects that will drive innovation and economic growth. The projects will also help create jobs, protect biodiversity and the environment, and help keep British Columbians healthy and safe. The funding is awarded through the BC Knowledge Development Fund (BCKDF) and gives students […]
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Scotiabank To Expand Vancouver Hub With Tech Hires
Scotiabank announced today that it has established regional hubs in the key markets of Ottawa and Vancouver and is actively recruiting for leading digital and technology roles, including architects, engineers, cyber security professionals, software developers, mobile developers and digital designers. While early stage, the program will expand its recruitment efforts beyond the Greater Toronto Area […]
Kelowna’s RainStick Raises $1 Million For Water-saving Smart Shower System
Kelowna cleantech startup RainStick Shower has secured a $1 million seed round to support the launch of its water-saving smart shower system. The startup aims to solve water and energy waste in the home with its direct-to-consumer, WiFi-enabled smart shower system. RainStick’s first product is a high-flow shower system that saves 80% energy and 80% […]
Victory Square Doubles Down On Top 10 Ranked Influencer Platform
Victory Square Technologies (VST) is investing a further $1 million into portfolio company Creator.co. The funds from the follow-on investment will be used to grow the existing platform and to complete the development of an add-on feature which will allow creators to launch their own digital currency powered by the blockchain. Launched in 2018, Creator.co […]
iQmetrix Acquires Shiftlab to Offer Superior Retail Workforce Scheduling
Vancouver’s iQmetrix has acquired Carmel, Indiana’s Shiftlab, a scalable, performance-based scheduling platform designed for retail organizations. iQmetrix is North America’s leading provider of telecom retail management software. The previously partnered companies are joining forces to ensure they’re continuing to bring the absolute best data-driven, AI-based workforce management solutions to the market. iQmetrix and Shiftlab have been […]
It’s Time to Embrace the Modernized Car-Buying Experience
After years of industries like food, healthcare and home decor successfully transitioning to an e-commerce model, it was without question that cars were next. If we can order a rideshare, pizza or prescription at the tap of a button, why can’t we buy a car from a trusted and reliable platform in the same way? […]
Looking To Scale? Three Considerations If Seeking Private Equity Investment
The British Columbia technology sector has grown to become a significant driver of economic growth in Canada. The path to its success has required significant investment, and increasingly private equity firms are deploying capital to promising small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in recognition of the compelling investment opportunities. According to the Canadian Venture Capital & […]
EV Battery Tech Launches Two IoniX Pro Electric Vehicles
Vancouver’s Extreme Vehicle Battery Technologies has announced its IoniX Pro Trilogy Vision Electric Vehicle (EV) line. EV Battery Tech is working in tandem with Daymak, the largest light electric vehicle (LEV) distributor in Canada to exclusively develop the Trilogy Line. Based on the Daymak Spiritus, the IoniX Pro Trilogy Vision and Vision X are expected […]
Precision NanoSystems Selects Location For New Biomanufacturing Centre
Vancouver’s Precision NanoSystems announced today the location of its new Genetic Medicine GMP Biomanufacturing Center in Vancouver. Precision NanoSystems will expand its global headquarters with a 75,000-square-foot facility currently under construction and slated for completion in Q4 2022. The new site will be located at 1055 Vernon Drive, in the Evolution Block building, in the […]
Medimap Raises $3.5 Million To Expand Into New Healthcare Verticals
Medimap is Canada’s largest online and mobile real-time resource for same-day access to care. Across Canada, 70 per cent of all walk-in medical clinics are registered with Medimap and millions of patients rely on their service to look up wait times at walk-in medical clinics. Over 1,200 medical clinics across Canada use Medimap’s platform to publish their wait […]