If you’re a student or alumni from Simon Fraser University (SFU), the University of British Columbia (UBC), or the University of Victoria (UVic), you need to check out the West Coast Virtual Fair. The first of its kind in British Columbia, the West Coast Virtual Fair is a collaboration between SFU, UBC, and UVic. Taking […]
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Travel Accessories Brand Monos Launches Purifying Water Bottle Kiyo
With the spread of COVID-19 and subsequent travel bans, the travel industry has taken a significant hit world-wide. Vancouver-based travel accessories company Monos reacted quickly to their new normal and got to work, developing and launching a new product in April to help consumers now and for future travel. The CleanPod is a hand-held rechargeable […]
Curatio Helps BC Patients Better Prep for Surgery During the Pandemic
Virtual visits with doctors and specialists have become the norm during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, a new initiative spearheaded by Vancouver-based digital health technology provider Curatio is showing that virtual care can be an invaluable way for patients to more effectively prepare for challenging surgeries. In partnership with Penticton Regional Hospital (Interior Health) and supported by […]
SkyHive Appoints New Board Members to Guide its Next Phase of Growth
Following last week’s $8 million funding announcement, Vancouver’s SkyHive has appointed three new members to its Board of Directors: Pete Bodine of AllegisCyber Capital; Tom Lounibos of Accenture Ventures; and Andy Brown of Sand Hill East LLC. Winner of the Spirit of BC Tech award at last week’s BC Tech awards, SkyHire is an advanced […]
Kardium Tackles Atrial Fibrillation with 3D Mapping and Navigation Solution
Vancouver’s Kardium has announced the first clinical use of its new 3D mapping and navigation feature of its flagship product, the Globe Mapping and Ablation System. The Globe Positioning System (GPS™) is for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF) – the world’s most common heart rhythm disorder. It is a powerful 122-electrode mapping and ablation […]
BBTV Puts Independent Content Owners Back in Control of Their Content
BBTV has announced the expansion of the company’s Content Management Plus Solutions to individual content owners at scale, regardless of size or genre. BBTV’s Content Management Solutions help manage fan uploaded copies of content, putting content owners back in control of their IP, while also creating a new revenue stream for the content owners and […]
FORM Smart Swim Goggles Available on Apple.com in Time for Holiday Shopping
Vancouver’s FORM announced today that their Smart Swim Goggles are now available for purchase on Apple.com. Apple represents a significant channel win for the direct-to-consumer sports technology and comes soon after FORM’s launch of open water features through a free firmware update in the summer of 2020. Through the update, swimmers can view real-time GPS […]
TELUS Launches New Agriculture Business To Digitally Transform The Global Food System
From farm to fork, TELUS has plans to digitize the entire agriculture value chain, facilitating a secure exchange of information to allow farmers and ranchers, agri-business organizations, the agri-food industry and the consumer to make smarter decisions. Today, TELUS announced the launch of TELUS Agriculture, a new business unit dedicated to providing innovative solutions to […]
Building Industrial Strength Entrepreneurs in Western Canada with Founder Institute
Doing a startup is hard but there are so many support groups, community meet-ups, programs, associations, conferences and accelerators to help you. During the pandemic for numerous reasons many have decided to start their own business – for many its an extension of what they are already doing, but for others it’s a dream they […]
PenderFund Launches Pender Ventures to Invest in Disruptive Tech
Vancouver’s PenderFund Capital Management has launched of Pender Ventures, a new group to accelerate its private investments into disruptive technology companies across Canada. Led by managing partner Maria Pacella, Pender Ventures will serve as the umbrella for all of Pender’s private technology investments with a combined AUM of approximately $100 million. Portfolio companies include Jane, […]