Human in Motion Robotics is commercializing its technology. The Vancouver-based robotics firm announced this week that XoMotion, which it claims is the world’s most advanced exoskeleton, has received regulatory approval from Health Canada en route to being sold in the country. XoMotion is designed to aid patients with spinal cord injuries, stroke, and other neurological […]
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TIA Finalist Invinity Energy Scales Up in Scotland with Bigger, Better Battery Facility
Invinity Energy Systems is currently up for “Company of the Year – Scale” at this year’s Technology Impact Awards. But the upstart’s attention is elsewhere—in another country, in fact. That’s because Invinity recently expanded its manufacturing capabilities with the opening of a new facility in Scotland. The new facility, located in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, is […]
Spring and Propel Impact Join Forces to Accelerate Impact Economy Growth
Two Vancouver-based organizations, Spring and Propel Impact, have announced a strategic partnership to help businesses and individuals thrive in the growing impact economy. The collaboration aims to provide access to knowledge, connections, and resources needed for success in addressing global challenges. “The future of business is impact,” says Keith Ippel, Co-CEO, Spring. “From climate change […]
From Sailor to Solar Innovator: The Story Behind Simon Angus and Open Waters Solar
Simon Angus’ journey to founding Open Waters Solar is as unconventional as it is inspiring. What began as a personal sailing project has now evolved into a company on the cutting edge of renewable energy technology, aiming to reduce reliance on diesel generators in the marine and transportation industries. With the support of a recent […]
ClioCon 2024 Features James Clear as Clio Marks a Milestone Year
Following a summer that included a historic round of funding, being named to the Forbes’ 2024 Cloud 100 list, and becoming a jersey sponsor of their hometown Canucks, Burnaby-based legaltech pioneer Clio is on the verge of hosting another Clio Cloud Conference. Regarded as the world’s top legal conference, ClioCon will take place on October […]
Genome BC Launches New Initiative to Integrate Genetic Counsellors into Primary Care
Genome British Columbia (Genome BC) has announced an innovative initiative aimed at integrating genetic counsellors into primary care settings across the province. This project, led by Dr. Jehannine (J9) Austin of the University of British Columbia, is set to transform patient care by addressing health inequities and providing personalized care through precision medicine. The ACCESS-GC […]
Amid ‘Rising Threats,’ Kelowna’s TerraSense is Building Next-Gen A.I. Surveillance Solutions for Defence Industry
One company believes the future of artificial intelligence is being built near Canada’s only desert. That is because TerraSense Analytics, based out of Kelowna, is doing the building. Established in 2018, TerraSense developed CRWN.ai before spinning it off in 2022 into its own startup focused on predicting failures on transmission towers and eliminating grid inefficiencies. […]
Keep Carrying On: YVR First in Canada to Simplify Airport Security with Adoption of New Screening Tech
British Columbia is home to the initial rollout of new airport technology that could streamline the infamously cumbersome security process. The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority this week announced plans to install computed tomography technology at security screening checkpoints at several airports across Canada over a multi-year period. CT technology uses three-dimensional rotatable images, enhancing […]
TIMEZYX Wins Top Prize in the 2024 New Ventures BC Competition
TIMEZYX has won the top prize in the 2024 New Ventures BC Competition, presented by Innovate BC. In addition to taking home the $110,000 Innovate BC First Place Prize, the Vancouver startup earns the distinction as the province’s top startup. Founded by Kamyab Zandi and Adele Khavari, TIMEZYX is a cleantech startup providing real-time digital twin […]
Rapidly Growing Okanagan Tech Ecosystem Delivers $5B Impact to B.C. Economy, KPMG Analysis Finds
Earlier this summer we noted how Accelerate Okanagan was performing an analysis of the region’s technology sector alongside KPMG, following up on an Economic Impact Study for the Okanagan Tech Sector from 2017. Several regional organizations, including the City of Vernon, the Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission, Tourism Kelowna, Okanagan College, UBC Okanagan, and the […]