Today Foresight Canada announced the launch of the BC Net Zero Innovation Network (BCNZIN), an initiative that will accelerate the development and adoption of critical climate solutions from across the province and establish BC as a global leader in cleantech innovation. The opportunity and the need for BCNZIN was shaped by Foresight’s work back in 2019, when […]
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Levr.ai Lands $1 Million To Change The Way Businesses Access And Manage Loans
Vancouver fintech startup Levr.ai has secured $1 million to transform the way businesses access and manage loans. Co-founded by Kaylan Pepin and Roman Hartmann, Levr.ai makes the process of finding, applying for, and managing business loans easy. Levr.ai uses accounting and banking APIs to accelerate the process of looking for a loan, applying for a loan, […]
BCIT and Teck Open Copper Innovation Hub
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is now home to the new Teck Copper Innovation Hub. Made possible by a $1.75 million donation from Teck, the facility will enable BCIT researchers and students to research and test the use of antimicrobial copper in a range of healthcare devices, including prosthetics and orthotics. Copper has unique […]
GM Invests $650 Million in Vancouver’s Lithium Americas
General Motors will become the biggest shareholder of Lithium Americas in a deal that’s expected to speed up production of the key electric-vehicle battery metal in Nevada. The auto manufacturer and Vancouver-headquartered lithium miner announced that they will jointly invest to develop the Thacker Pass mine in Nevada, which is the largest known source of lithium in […]
Trulioo Launches New Global Identity Verification Platform
The surge in online shopping, mobile payments and digital currencies in recent years presents opportunities for innovation and growth. But it also poses challenges for businesses to mitigate fraud and meet evolving regulations such as Know Your Customer, Know Your Business and Anti-Money Laundering requirements around the world. Vancouver’s Trulioo has launched a new global […]
AI Translation Tool Being Leveraged by Vancouver’s IR Labs for Capital Markets
Artificial intelligence tools are beginning to make their mark in many industries and work spaces, including in the field of investor relations. Vancouver-based IR Labs has partnered with Alexa Translations to leverage AI translation tools for their capital markets activity on behalf of clients. IR Labs is a tech-savvy investor relations agency founded in 2021 by Caroline Sawamoto and […]
Raven Announces Closing Of Historic $100 Million Indigenous Venture Capital Fund
Raven Indigenous Capital Partners today announced the final closing of a historic $100 million Indigenous venture capital fund that provides patient capital and a community of support to early and growth stage Indigenous enterprises. Backed by some of Canada’s most prominent foundations and financial institutions, Fund II will build on the success of Fund I to invest exclusively […]
Nominations Open for 2023 BC Cleantech Awards
British Columbia is becoming recognized as a cleantech cluster. The province was recently recognized as a top 10 cluster worldwide and six B.C. companies were named to 2023 Global Cleantech 100. Who’s making the biggest difference in cleantech in British Columbia? Nominations are now open for Foresight’s annual BC Cleantech Awards across 10 award categories. All entries […]
Clio Announces International Expansion to APAC Region, Starting with Australia
A Vancouver-born unicorn is going down under. The developer of the world’s first comprehensive legal operating system has announced plans to expand the company’s footprint in Australia. Clio is rapidly growing its Australian team to support and expand product development, sales, partnerships, and customer success as Clio’s product offerings evolve to suit the specific needs of […]
BC Startups Building Resilience Across Canada’s Complex Food Chain
British Columbia is renowned for its work in sustainability across sectors. One of the most important areas to manage efficiency of resources is in food production and related industries. The farming industry may not excite many—but everybody will always need to eat, so this remains a critical area to find sustainable energy practices for. Several […]