While working on a geospatial forestry data sharing project in British Columbia in the early 90s, Don Murray and Dale Lutz saw firsthand a challenge to be solved. There was an emerging need to exchange data across different systems and organizations, they observed. And while the problem existed, they noticed a solution didn’t. In response, […]
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AI Startup Raises Capital with Aim to Make Everyone ‘Happy at Work’
Sophie Wyne’s first job out of college was a disaster as far as workplace culture goes. In fact, about 30% of the company quit at the same time to protest mismanagement. As she moved on to work in the cybersecurity industry, Wyne’s worked with CIOs and IT Managers at Forbes 1000 companies to identify and […]
Aspect Biosystems Inks $75 Million Deal with Novo Nordisk to Develop Bioprinted Tissue Therapeutics for Diabetes and Obesity
UBC spinout Aspect Biosystems is collaborating with Novo Nordisk to develop bioprinted tissue therapeutics designed to replace, repair, or supplement biological functions inside the body with the aim of delivering a new class of truly disease-modifying treatments for diabetes and obesity. The collaboration will leverage Aspect’s proprietary bioprinting technology and Novo Nordisk’s expertise and technology […]
International Submarine Engineering To Stay Afloat With Hedgehog Partnership
Since its inception in 1974, International Submarine Engineering (ISE) not only introduced the first remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) and autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) systems to the market, but has become the standard bearer for innovation in subsea robotics systems for commercial, scientific, and military clients. ISE’s founder James McFarlane passed away on November 1st, […]
Expert Wisdom on the State of Tech in BC
Vancouver is one of the hottest technology hubs in North America. With so much news, data, and events to cover across the city and province, Techcouver leans on professionals in the field to help keep our audience properly informed and up-to-date. In our first Expert Wisdom edition for Techcouver, we look at innovation in the restaurant industry, […]
TELUS Launches Social Media Contest For West Loving Canadians
TELUS has launched a social media contest encouraging Western Canadians to embrace their love for the place they call home. From April 11th until May 12th, Western Canadians can share what they love most about the West – whether it’s through a scenic photo, video, or written note – on their Facebook or Instagram profile, with the […]
Entrepreneurial Parents: Scaling a Business and Family Together
This month Vancouver Tech Journal is tackling entrepreneurial parents as part of their #VTJtalks series. Entrepreneurial Parents: Scaling a Business and Family Together will explore how to navigate the challenges of growing your business while raising a family. This event is perfect for anyone who wants to learn from successful business owners and parents, gain […]
Victoria’s Sepura Home to Revolutionize Food Waste Separation in North America
Victoria’s Sepura Home, creator of the first sustainable food waste separation device, has raised a $3.7 million seed financing round led by premium kitchen water place brand, BLANCO. Sepura has revolutionized the standard garbage disposal system commonly found in households, transforming the way food waste is managed. By seamlessly connecting to the plumbing under the […]
Eigen Fitness Obliterates Kickstarter Goal for Wearable AI Gym Tech
In November, we reported on an emerging startup in Vancouver’s fitness industry, conceived by Zach Higgins and Connor Holowachuk, who met through the League of Innovators’ youth-focused Labs program. Under the brand Eigen Fitness, Higgins and Holowachuk have been developing a new tech product called Nodes, which are coin-sized wearables that empower gym goers “to progress as fast as […]
MintList, QUIL, and VodaSafe Are Finalists At The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch
The Forum is a Canadian charity that mentors, educates and empowers women entrepreneurs. For 20 years they’ve been supporting businesses big and small. Now in its 7th year, The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch is a program that helps women entrepreneurs navigate and fast track their funding journey. Addressing the barrier of access to capital, The Forum Pitch gives […]