The federal government this month announced $2.7 million in funding targeting entrepreneurship in British Columbia. The funding hails from the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, which is focused on supporting business growth in BC. “British Columbia’s small businesses are the heart of our communities and the economic engine of our province,” stated minister Harjit […]
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Ballard Secures Major Order for 200 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Engines to Power Next-Gen Buses
Burnaby’s Ballard Power Systems has announced a new purchase order to supply 200 fuel cell engines to New Flyer, one of North America’s and Europe’s leading independent bus and coach manufacturers. This order, representing approximately 20 megawatts of power, doubles the first purchase of 100 engines earlier this year, highlighting the growing shift towards sustainable […]
Local Hospital to Improve Patient Rehab with Addition of Two Specialized Robots
Queen’s Park Care Centre in New Westminster has received a technology upgrade to its rehabilitation toolkit thanks to a donation from a patient. Vancouver resident Toan Nguyen donated a Lokomat and an ArmeoPower device to the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation after experiencing the benefits of the technologies following a stroke. “I wanted this technology to […]
CICE Launches $3 Million Fund for Women-Led Climate Tech
Empowering founders who identify as women can unlock the potential for groundbreaking technologies, drive decarbonization efforts, and generate significant economic value. As the world moves toward net-zero emissions, diverse leadership in climate tech will be critical in shaping the future of sustainable innovation. As part of their mission to advance diversity and equity within the […]
Vancouver Innovators Win Funding and Tech from #StandWithOwners Contest
TELUS recently announced the winners of its fifth #StandWithOwners contest. Chosen from thousands of applications from across Canada are 20 outstanding businesses being recognized for having a unique aspect and for using technology to drive innovation. Since 2020, TELUS has invested $5 million through the #StandWithOwners program, which the company now claims is the largest […]
V2 Launches to Spark Creative Building at Intersection of Art and Tech in Vancouver
A new initiative dubbed V2 is seeking to spark the next generation of creative innovation in British Columbia. Launched this month, V2 is an open collective for technology, art, and science in Vancouver operating on the thesis that growth emerges from the intersection of people creating across disciplines and experience levels. Describing Vancouver as “a […]
Burnaby’s Hedgehog Technologies and Haida Nation Win Awards for Solar Microgrid Project
Burnaby’s Hedgehog Technologies has been honored with two prestigious awards at the Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards for their work with the Haida Nation on a 2 MW Solar Array and Microgrid project. The engineering firm received both the Canadian Consulting Engineer Award of Excellence and the Building a Better Canada Award. These awards recognize Hedgehog’s […]
Almanac Unveils Key Hire on Mission to Innovate Agriculture in Canada with A.I.
Almanac this week announced Chad Jennings as the recently rebranded firm’s latest key hire. The Vancouver-based agricultural intelligence platform, founded in 2010 as Semios, has brought on board Jennings as Vice President of Product management. With a Ph.D. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Stanford University, Dr. Jennings has over 20 years of experience in […]
Redbrick CEO Tobyn Sowden Named Pacific Region’s EY Entrepreneur of Year
Tobyn Sowden was recently named this year’s EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 Pacific Overall Award winner. Sowden was recognized among nine other entrepreneurs at last night’s celebration hosted in Vancouver. “As a seasoned entrepreneur, Tobyn uses his knowledge to help other innovators succeed by guiding them through the complex stages of growing their businesses […]
TELUS Partners with BC’s Photonic to Drive Quantum Communication Breakthroughs
TELUS has announced a strategic collaboration with Coquitlam’s Photonic, a pioneer in quantum technology, to accelerate the development of quantum communications in Canada. As part of this initiative, TELUS will provide Photonic with exclusive access to its advanced fibre-optic network, setting the stage for testing innovative quantum solutions expected to redefine Canada’s digital landscape, enhance […]