John Sylvan invented the K-Cup — the ubiquitous single-serve plastic coffee pod — but the Boston-based inventor regrets his creation now because of their environmental impact. An estimated 56 billion coffee pods are sent to landfills annually. Vancouver’s Nexe Innovations (TSXV:NEXE) is trying to change that. NEXE’s flagship product is its plant-based coffee pods, which […]
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Digital Technology Supercluster Invests in Workplace Brain Health Platform
The workplace can be fast paced, competitive and, at times, stressful, impacting our productivity and cognitive functions like learning, reasoning and decision-making. Workplace stress has been compounded during COVID-19, with 59% of Canadians juggling working from home with multiple other responsibilities. Providing reliable and confidential access to high quality mental health services can help Canadians […]
Livshows Gives Users Creative Control Over Augmented Reality Designs
Although virtual reality (VR) may garner bigger headlines and maintain a stronger hold on the imagination, augmented reality (AR) is proving to be a much more practical and realistic means of presenting the digital world. While VR aims to create an entirely immersive experience, AR takes a slightly more modest approach by layering digitally created […]
SOTW 002: Matidor
Welcome to Startup of the Week. A column highlighting BC’s most innovative and exciting tech startups. This week, we’re featuring Vancouver’s Matidor. We spoke to Sean Huang, Co-Founder and Head of Business Development at Matidor, a dynamic geospatial field services collaboration tool. Matidor is solving the problem of complex and outdated field services solutions. Their […]
Ionomr Innovations Tapped by Shell and U.S. Department of Energy
One of Techcouver’s 10 Homegrown B.C. Startups to Watch in 2021 is making moves. Ionomr Innovations breakthrough Aemion+ technology has been identified by the Shell GameChanger Accelerator for its potential to make a significant difference in the development of technologies to de-carbonize the global economy. Ionomr was selected for advancement in the Electrosynthesis for Fuels […]
Beanworks Adds AI Capability To Automated Accounts Payable Solution
Vancouver’s Beanworks is representing Canada at the Startup World Cup 2021 Grand Finale this May in San Francisco, competing alongside 60+ startups from all over the world for an opportunity to win a USD $1 million investment prize. Today the accounts payable (AP) automation leader announced the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) to its data […]
Five Household Objects That Cybercriminals Are Using To Spy On Us In Our Own Homes
Devices such as Smart TVs, computers, mobile phones, toys and even household appliances present potential cyber-security risks to consumers It is estimated that there are more 22 billion devices linked to a home internet connection around the world and research suggests this figure could reach 38.6 billion by 2025. While hyper-connectivity offers countless benefits, it […]
TraceSafe Launches Wearable-based Time And Attendance Pilot Program
Vancouver’s TraceSafe has launched its next phase of interconnected workplace automation solutions for hospitals and medical centers. TraceSafe’s system intelligently monitors arrival and departure of staff, whose pay rates vary according to complex type- and location-based tasks, and records their hours and activity for payroll. Administrators can access the control center for full oversight, get […]
Damon Motorcycles Raises $30 Million; Secures $20 Million in Preorders
Damon Motorcycles announced today that it has raised more than $30 million in funding, completing a bridge round led by Benevolent Capital, SOL Global Investments, Zirmania, and others. Along with the financing announcement Damon also updated preorder sales numbers. The Vancouver-headquartered mobility startup has now reached $20 million in pre-sales, selling nearly 1,000 motorcycles and […]
UpMeals Launches First SmartVending Solution in Residential Building
Prepared-meal startup UpMeals has launched it first SmartVending machine at a residential property in Vancouver. Devonshire Properties’ Beach Towers in English Bay is now home to a newly installed machine will give the 1,000+ residents access to custom curated healthy meals available in the lobby of the building, 24/7. The SmartVending hardware is a refrigerated […]