British Columbia is home to more than 40 remote communities, primarily governed by First Nations, which remain unconnected to the province’s electricity grid. Currently, most of these communities depend on diesel generators for electricity. But as Canada reaches for lofty “Net Zero” goals, regional government is hoping to change that. Seven remote First Nations in […]
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Solaires Advances Perovskite Solar Technology with Mass Production Milestone
Victoria’s Solaires has reached a milestone in clean energy innovation. Through its joint venture, SEI Energy Technology, with Shanghai’s Genesis Technologies, Solaires has completed trial production of perovskite-based photovoltaic (PV) modules on a mass production line. The announcement signals progress for the photovoltaic industry, with perovskite materials emerging as a promising technology. These modules offer […]
Clio Represents Legaltech, Canada on Fortune List of Future-Proof Firms
Since 2017, Fortune and Boston Consulting Group have conjured an annual list of companies that appear poised to grow long-term while also being prepared to innovate and adapt as an unpredictable future unfolds. The “Future 50” list for 2024 includes Vancouver’s Clio, a pioneer in the legal-tech field—the only B.C.-based entity in this year’s edition. […]
WELL Health Set to Launch ‘Affiliate Clinic’ Model Through Walmart Network
One month ago we reported that Vancouver’s WELL Health Technologies, a digital healthcare company focused on improving health outcomes through technology, was in the process of acquiring the Canadian clinical assets of Jack Nathan Medical. This transaction, which WELL stated this week has completed, includes a network of 13 owned and operated primary care clinics […]
Building Innovation and Sustainability: Prism Leads BC’s Construction Evolution
As British Columbia’s construction industry faces unprecedented shifts, innovation, sustainability, and adaptability have become essential to success. Leading the charge in this dynamic landscape is Prism Construction, a company renowned for delivering high-quality industrial and commercial spaces tailored to modern demands. In this exclusive interview, Omar Rawji, President and CEO of Prism Construction, shares his […]
Canada Pours $12M into Six B.C. Projects Advancing Local Cleantech Innovation
Carbon management technologies and alternative clean fuel sources play an important role in the decarbonization and competitiveness of Canada’s economy, the federal government believes, and says it is working to strengthen the country’s advantages in these areas. Canada announced $12 million in investments targeting clean technology projects in British Columbia, including $5M for Squamish-based Carbon […]
Innovate BC Awards $1.5M to Advance Cutting-Edge R&D Projects
Innovate BC has announced the allocation of $1.5 million through its Ignite program to support five British Columbia-based research and development projects. These initiatives aim to address priority challenges in industries such as healthcare, mining, and environmental sustainability, fostering competitiveness and job creation across the province. The Ignite program accelerates the commercialization of solutions in […]
Biotech is Buzzing in Vancouver as 2024 Marks Year of Momentum for the Sector
Last year, Techcouver reported on a local property management firm helping turn a pocket of the city into a world-class bio-technology hub. Low Tide Properties, co-founded in 2011 by Vancouver celebrity entrepreneur Chip Wilson, has been advancing Great North Way in Vancouver as a biotech hotspot within Canada. This plan includes the launch of Lab […]
Medimap Partners with NVIDIA and AWS to Transform Healthcare Access
Victoria-based Medimap has announced two major milestones that position the company at the forefront of digital health innovation. The company has been accepted into NVIDIA’s Inception Program and selected for Amazon Web Services (AWS) Health Equity Initiative, reflecting its growing influence in the healthcare technology space. Medimap, co-founded by Blake Adam and Jonathan Clark in […]
CICE’s CONVERGE 2024 Unveils Bold Clean Energy Initiatives
The B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) hosted its annual CONVERGE conference this week, spotlighting the future of climate technology and the challenges of scaling solutions for a net-zero world. The event featured keynote speakers, strategic announcements, and funding updates, all aimed at accelerating B.C.’s clean energy leadership. Sarah Goodman, President and CEO of […]