Amidst a global pandemic, Gunkii was born. Co-founded by Vancouver entrepreneurs Nicole and Jayesh Parmar, Gunkii is the “world’s sexiest tongue scraper”. Most people don’t realize every night when they go to bed a layer of whitish yellowish gunk builds upon their tongue. It’s the combination of fungi, dead skin cells, bacteria, toxins and remnants […]
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LEAF Mobile Announces NFT-based Collectible Card Game Bud Farm Nifty Stash
Vancouver’s LDRLY Games has partnered with the Worldwide Asset eXchange Blockchain (WAX) to launch an NFT-based collectible card game titled Bud Farm Nifty Stash. Bud Farm Nifty Stash will be the newest launch from the Bud Farm universe by LDRLY, and the first NFT-based game for LDRLY and the LEAF Mobile group (TSX: LEAF). The […]
New Ventures BC Announces 2021 Competition Round 2 Finalists
The New Ventures BC Competition, presented by Innovate BC, is in full swing and today they announced the companies that will be moving on to Round 2 of their 21st annual startup competition. New Ventures BC is giving away over $250,000 in non-dilutive cash and prizes to the most promising tech ventures across the province. Beyond […]
TraceSafe Partners With Hubbcat To Increase Global Reach
Vancouver’s TraceSafe experienced record sales in 2020, closing out the fourth quarter with sales of USD $2 million thanks to continued sales strength in the Asia Pacific region as well as contracts with Hockey Canada and TD Garden. TraceSafe is a leader in wearable safety tech and connected workforce solutions, including large-scale venue management and […]
Genome BC Annual Forum To Include Dr. Anthony Fauci & Dr. Bonnie Henry
Genomics has played an important role in the battle against COVID-19. Scientists around the world have brought forward a herculean effort to manage the outbreak and bring an end to the pandemic. Early sequencing of the virus and data sharing has led to improved surveillance, tracking transmission of the virus and its variants, in real-time. […]
B.C.’s Innovators Need A Post-pandemic Prosperity Strategy
Today’s budget in British Columbia reflects a province that is still focused on fighting COVID-19 and carrying citizens and businesses through the worst of the crisis. While the government’s efforts to help people weather the pandemic are critical, we were hoping to see a larger, more clearly defined vision for post-pandemic prosperity and economic recovery. […]
Evanesce Set to Produce 1 Billion Compostable Straws Per Year
Evanesce Packaging Solutions, a sustainable packaging disruptor, is jumping into the market with its first mass-produced, highly compostable line of straws. The Vancouver-headquartered company recently closed a $3.9 million Series A funding round led by Pyfera Growth Capital and plans to build a plant in South Carolina with the potential to produce 1 billion units […]
BC Tech Partners With Municipalities To Deliver Supply Chain Resiliency Program
Did you know that Surrey, Richmond and Langley represent more than 70 percent of all manufacturing activity in British Columbia? With this in mind, the BC Tech Association in partnership with the three municipalities will deliver a $400,000 Supply Chain Resiliency Program to enhance the inventory capabilities of local manufacturers. The partnership was selected by […]
The Future of Food With The Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum
From hunting and gathering to Doordash and Uber Eats, food is evolving. Hometown meal kit delivery service Fresh Prep has launched an industry-first Zero Waste Kit. Vancouver’s Vejii has launched an online marketplace for vegan and plant-based products for Canada’s estimated 2.3 million vegetarians and 850,000 vegans. AVA has created indoor gardening technology to help […]
Traction Guest Ramps Up To Help Bring Staff Back To Work
In 2019 Traction Guest raised a $17 million financing round led by Bessemer Venture Partners for their cloud-based visitor management solution that used iPads to track office activity. Less than one year later with the COVID-19 pandemic in full swing, the Vancouver-headquartered company was busy adapting their technology to the new reality of a hybridized work environment. First […]