Dapper Labs has announced a new licensing partnership with UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts promotion. Under the terms of the new agreement, UFC and Dapper Labs will develop a new digital experience that will provide UFC fans around the world with opportunities to purchase, trade, and own UFC-branded digital collectibles on Dapper Labs’ […]
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Vancouver Startups Head to SXSW for Pitch Competition
The finalists for the 12th annual SXSW Pitch competition have been announced and a couple Vancouver companies are in the mix. The pitch competition, presented by Target Accelerator, takes places on March 14-15 at the Hilton Auston Downtown in front of a live audience with a panel of expert judges with categories in various sectors of […]
5 More Homegrown B.C. Startups to Watch in 2020
Last month Techcouver kicked off the new year with a listicle tagging 10 Homegrown B.C. Startups to Watch in 2020 and the concept proved very popular. We’ve received many requests for additions to the list so we’ve decided to make it a monthly series. Please continue to suggest companies for consideration as often the most […]
Daily Hive Acquires Toronto News Startup, Pressed
Vancouver-born Daily Hive has acquired Toronto-based news startup, Pressed. As part of the acquisition, Jacqueline Leung, founder of Pressed, joins Daily Hive as Managing Editor. For three years, Pressed reached thousands of Canadians with its popular daily email newsletter and social media community. Loyal readers knew Pressed for its witty tone of voice and concise […]
Traction on Demand Launches Salesforce Bootcamp for Newcomers to Canada and Indigenous Peoples
Traction for Good, the community engagement program of Vancouver’s Traction on Demand, today announced the launch of a new training program called Traction Access. Traction Access is a two-week bootcamp aimed at accelerating professional development for newcomers to Canada and Indigenous peoples by providing access to in-demand Salesforce skills and employment opportunities. “We want to […]
Individualized Data Holds Key To Fantastic New Advances In Personal Healthcare
The extent and impact of today’s data driven world is nothing short of staggering. In every aspect of our lives, we are now generating huge amounts of new personal data about our habits, preferences, activities, consumption, movements and even carbon footprints. This has, in turn, given rise to new applications and even entirely new industries […]
Nomination Deadline Extended For 2020 Technology Impact Awards
BC Tech has extended the deadline for applications for the 2020 Technology Impact Awards. The TIAs celebrate the change makers, the up-and-comers, the innovators, and the bold—those who are transforming our industry and building the fabric of BC’s vibrant tech ecosystem. Think your company has what it takes to become a TIAs finalist? Read these […]
Spring Cleaning Your Finances: Three Tips for Small Business Owners to Prepare for Tax Season
With the start of spring comes the anticipation of sunshine, warm weather, and the annual spring cleaning — a time to say out with the old, and in with the new. While you’re taking the time to refresh your home and organize your closets, why not organize your finances as well to make filing your […]
PocketPills Raises $7.35 Million Round With Same-day Delivery Plans
In the wake of Amazon’s recent move to trademark “Amazon Pharmacy” in Canada, Vancouver digital pharmacy PocketPills is holding its ground, today announcing it has raised a $7.35 million in Series A funding round. The round was led by a large Canadian family office and Waterbridge Ventures and caps a year of 325% growth for […]
#BCTECHSummit Announces First Round of Speakers
Innovate BC announced today that Janet Bannister, the newly appointed Managing Partner of Real Ventures, is the first keynote speaker for the 2020 #BCTECHSummit. Bannister is one of the most high-profile and successful venture capitalists in Canada. A leading thinker on innovation, Bannister has seen and managed stunning shifts in business and tech. She was […]