Indigenous and women-led RainStick Shower was been named one of the best inventions of 2023 by TIME Magazine. The Kelowna-based water conservation tech company is responsible for North America’s first WiFi-enabled circular shower that saves 80% water and up to 80% energy while providing almost double the flow of a traditional low flow shower. With the RainStick […]
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Unbounce Merges with San Francisco CRM Platform
Vancouver’s Unbounce has combined forces with San Francisco’s Insightly, an all-in-one provider of customer relationship management, marketing automation, and customer success software. According to the announcement, the merger will allow Unbounce to leverage first-party CRM data to move marketers forward with more comprehensive metrics that are vital to their roles – revenue and lifetime value […]
‘Acceleration Stack’ Prepares to Supercharge Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Okanagan
It’s going to be a busy fall for entrepreneurs in the Okanagan. Last month, we reported on Accelerate Okanagan performing an overdue analysis of the region’s technology sector. Understanding the tech sector’s contribution to the Okanagan’s economy will help amplify the expertise and growth opportunities, according to AO, which the organization says is critical in […]
Debrand Expands U.S. Operations with New Textile Recycling Facility in Columbus, Ohio
Less than one year after opening their new HQ in Surrey, reverse logistics and textile recycling provider Debrand has opened their first U.S. facility in Columbus, Ohio. Columbus is home to the third largest concentration of fashion designers in the United States. This strategic location enhances the company’s capacity to meet the increasing demand for scalable […]
Government Investment into Lab Innovation Targets Enhanced Healthcare Access in B.C.
There are 4,200 publicly funded diagnostic tests in B.C. that result in more than 96 million tests annually needing to be analyzed and diagnosed. Provincial laboratories are testing digital tools and technological solutions with an aim to support swifter diagnostic services, thus improving access to testing for people living with diseases, such as cancer, throughout […]
IR Labs’ Acquisition by Alliance Advisors Expands Scope and Reach
The Vancouver-based investor relations agency, irlabs, has been acquired by shareholder engagement and advisory company, Alliance Advisors. The acquisition is set to extend irlabs’ influence across North America and internationally. Founded in 2021 by Alyssa Barry and Caroline Sawamoto, irlabs has grown to 25 employees and is recognized for its innovative business model and customer […]
General Fusion Taps Victoria’s Motus Design to Help Build ‘World-Changing Technology’
New projects have been funded through British Columbia’s Integrated Marketplace. Delivered by Innovate BC, the program has been building a network of industry partners to identify challenges and implement technological solutions that help large-scale organizations increase competitiveness and improve health and safety. As part of the StrongerBC Economic Plan, the Integrated Marketplace Initiative kicked off […]
Carbon Engineering to Expand Direct Air Capture Facilities in Squamish
Squamish’s Carbon Engineering has purchased 4.5-acres in the Business Park area of Squamish with plans to build Direct Air Capture (DAC) research and technology development facilities to complement its existing Innovation Centre in the Oceanfront Squamish area. With 170+ employees and counting, CE is developing additional space to support its growing technology development initiatives. The […]
Vancouver International Airport Working with Local Startups to Upgrade Runway, Terminal
Three new projects have been funded through British Columbia’s Integrated Marketplace, program supporter Innovate BC announced this week. Delivered by Innovate BC, the program has been building a network of industry partners to identify challenges and implement technological solutions that help large-scale organizations increase competitiveness and improve health and safety. As part of the StrongerBC […]
Lime Secures Exclusive E-Scooter Contract with Custom Parking Stations in Vancouver
Lime has been awarded the exclusive contract to provide shared e-scooters with custom Lime parking stations in the City of Vancouver. This agreement marks a significant milestone in enhancing transportation options and promoting sustainable mobility solutions across Vancouver. Lime will deploy its e-scooter fleet to be parked at designated, stationary Lime parking stations throughout Vancouver, providing residents and […]