Victoria’s aDolus Technology, a global authority on software intelligence for critical infrastructure, today announced that it has raised a USD $2.5 million financing round. The oversubscribed funding round follows a year marked by high profile software supply chain attacks and increasing cybersecurity initiatives from the U.S. government. The company will use the funds to pursue […]
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AVA Technologies Introduces A Micro Garden For Microgreens
According to Garden Media’s annual 2021 Garden Trends Report, 16 million new gardeners emerged from the pandemic in the United States alone. But many beginner gardeners who want to grow edible plants don’t know where to start. This week Vancouver’s AVA Technologies announced the launch of its second ever garden, AVA MicroByte. MicroByte is a […]
General Fusion To Open New Headquarters Near YVR
General Fusion is relocating and expanding its headquarters to Richmond to enable the earliest commercialization of its fusion technology. General Fusion has partnered with Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to lease a 60,000 square foot facility for its new headquarters at the airport on Sea Island, with the intention to begin relocating before the end of […]
Innovate BC Supports Pilot Initiative to Upskill B.C. Workers
Innovate BC has announced a $300,000 contribution to Palette Skills, whose program is designed to help Canadians land a job in B2B or tech sales quickly. Their SalesCamp program will be available in B.C. for the first time, with the first cohort of the pilot beginning this week in the province. Palette Skills is a […]
SkyHive Raises $40 Million to Reskill Workforces and Advance the Digital Labor Economy
Vancouver’s SkyHive has raised a $40 million Series B investment round led by Eldridge, with participation from other investors Allegis Cyber, Accenture Ventures, Workday Ventures, and the Partnership Fund For New York City. SkyHive is a SaaS platform providing workforce transformation and labor market development guidance and was recently recognized by The World Economic Forum […]
Hydra Energy First Company to Deliver a Hydrogen-Converted, Heavy-Duty Vehicle
Delta’s Hydra Energy today announced an industry milestone – delivery of the first hydrogen-converted, heavy-duty truck to a paying fleet customer. Hydra is the world’s first Hydrogen-as-a-Service (HaaS) provider for commercial fleets looking to reduce emissions and costs with limited risk and no up-front investment. Today’s delivery comes after the company completed three years of […]
Nexii Recognized At World’s Leading Responsible Business Awards
Nexii Building Solutions has been recognized by the Reuters 12th Annual Responsible Business Awards, celebrating international leadership in sustainable business. Nexii was selected as the winner in a new, highly competitive category, Product or Service Innovation, for its revolutionary green building products. Fellow finalists in this category included Chipotle, Walgreens and Moody’s, while Nexii’s partner, […]
Fraction Raises $20 million to Continue to Expand Into US Market
Vancouver’s Fraction has raised a $20 million Series A funding round led by QED Investors along with existing investors including Impression Ventures, Primetime Partners, Panache Ventures and Global Founders Capital. Notable angel investors of the round include the founders of Brex and the founding team of Bitso. Fraction is a fintech solution that enables homeowners […]
BBTV Is Partnering With Spotter To Get Creators Paid
Vancouver’s BBTV is partnering with Spotter to get its creators paid. Spotter is dedicated to providing game changing non-dilutive capital to creators, empowering them to grow their businesses and brands while retaining their freedom. The new partnership will see Spotter dedicating USD $125 million to BBTV creators to further scale creator growth and monetization opportunities […]
What Is AI And Why Does It Need Indigenous Knowledge?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to reshape virtually every industry, the workforce and, ultimately, the entire economy. The rapid evolution of AI brings new buzzwords – machine learning, deep learning, neural networks – and many questions about how best to understand and implement these new technologies. Machine learning offers new opportunities and creates risks, […]