Vancouver’s Mainframe Studios is opening a new virtual studio in Toronto. Known for its award-winning CG-animated productions, Mainframe Studios has grown from 400 to over 650 people since 2020 and continues to grow with new opportunities including a Spin Master project. Mainframe has produced 1,200+ episodes, 70+ movies and three feature films. The studio harnesses the creative […]
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ChopValue Partners With London Drugs To Encourage Urban Harvesting
Vancouver’s ChopValue has landed a new partnership with London Drugs that will see the sustainability brand’s recycled chopsticks front and centre. In addition to having chopstick collection bins available at every London Drugs location, ChopValue’s interactive Closed Loop displays will be featured at select stores that enable consumers to drop off their used chopsticks and shop […]
SOTW 020: UVX
Welcome to Startup of the Week. A column highlighting B.C.’s most innovative and exciting tech startups. Today, we’re featuring Vancouver’s UVX. The negative socio-economic effects of pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2, H1N1, E-Coli, Salmonella, and more are undeniable. Yet traditional chemical disinfectants and UV solutions fail to effectively and efficiently mitigate these issues. Recognizing the shortcomings […]
Province Invests In Post-secondary Research Innovation For A Stronger B.C.
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 […]
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 & […]