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 […]
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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 […]
Canada Offers $9.4M to Support Local Innovation in B.C.’s Fastest-Growing City
A popular landing pad for immigrants to the west coast of Canada, Surrey is tracking to become the most populous city in British Columbia as soon as 2029, with a projected population of up to one million by 2042. “Surrey is the fastest growing city in British Columbia,” affirms Randeep Sarai, a member of parliament […]
Vancouver to Host CONVERGE 2024, Uniting Business and Climate Leaders for Net-Zero Solutions
Vancouver is set to host CONVERGE 2024, an event designed to unite leaders, innovators, and visionaries from British Columbia’s business and climate-focused communities. Held at the Vancouver Convention Centre, the gathering—organized by the B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE)—will focus on advancing the transition to a net-zero economy through collaboration and innovative solutions. Scheduled for […]
SkyScout Taps SenseNet to Empower Firefighting Drones with Advanced Tech
SenseNet is a Vancouver-based technology company providing a rapid wildfire detection solution. The upstart leverages fire detection technology integrating sensors, cameras, and artificial intelligence-powered analysis to provide accurate and early alerts to wildfire threats. SenseNet this week announced a partnership with neighbouring drone company SkyScout AI to combine the two B.C. companies’ technologies. “The integrated […]
BC Tech’s TIAs Gala Honors Top Innovators in British Columbia’s Thriving Tech Sector
The BC Tech Association hosted its highly anticipated Technology Impact Awards (TIAs) gala this evening at the Parq Vancouver. The event gathered the province’s most innovative companies, industry leaders, and technology enthusiasts to celebrate the remarkable achievements in British Columbia’s tech sector. Now in its 31st year, the TIAs serve as an annual event that […]
Vancouver’s Moment Energy to Launch State-of-the-Art Gigafactory in Texas
Vancouver’s Moment Energy has been awarded USD $20.3 million by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to establish the first certified EV battery repurposing facility in the United States. The award to the leader in repurposing electric vehicle (EV) batteries is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s $428 million initiative to bolster domestic clean energy manufacturing, […]