Vancouver’s tech community is gearing up for Global Summit AI Vancouver 2026, a focused, content-driven event bringing together researchers, founders, investors and decision-makers to explore how artificial intelligence moves from innovation to real-world impact. Scheduled for April 1, 2026, the summit will be held at UBC Robson Square. Organizers have designed the summit around high-signal […]
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New Ventures BC Competition Opens 2026 Applications
British Columbia’s longest-running startup competition is back. Applications are now open for the 2026 New Ventures BC Competition, presented by Innovate BC, offering more than $250,000 in cash and prizes alongside six months of mentorship, education, and investor exposure for early-stage companies across the province. Now entering its 26th year, the program continues to act […]
R2WSV Impact GTM Sprint Helps B.C. Climate Tech Break Through at Web Summit Vancouver
As Web Summit Vancouver 2026 approaches, a new go-to-market preparation program is helping B.C.’s climate-focused startups turn attendance into real business outcomes. The R2WSV Impact GTM Sprint is a 4-week execution-focused initiative designed to prepare climate, agritech and ocean tech companies to show up with clear targets, stronger pitches and measurable traction — not just […]
Road to Web Summit Pitch Showcase 2026: Applications Now Open
The Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum (VEF) is bringing back its Road to Web Summit Women in Tech & Impact Tech Pitch Showcase for 2026, with support from Innovate BC’s R2WSV program. The initiative is designed to prepare high-potential, women-led impact businesses to pitch and sell on a global stage, culminating in a live showcase ahead of […]
Nominations Open for BC Tech’s 2026 Technology Impact Awards
BC Tech has officially opened nominations for the 2026 Technology Impact Awards (TIAs), celebrating the province’s top technology companies across various categories. The Company of the Year Awards will recognize standout businesses at different stages of growth, including Startup, Growth, Scale, Anchor, and Ambition. The Gamechanger Awards will highlight excellence in areas such as Artificial […]
Google Opens 2026 Startup Accelerator Applications
Google has opened applications for the 2026 cohort of Google for Startups Accelerator: Canada, a program aimed at helping high-potential Seed to Series A tech companies scale with support from Google and Google Cloud. Startups accepted into the cohort receive access to Google and Google Cloud resources, tailored mentorship, and industry expertise to accelerate product […]
Science World Opens Its Doors for Free at Tech-Up Showcase
Science World will open its doors for free on Friday, September 19, inviting thousands of Greater Vancouver families to explore science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) at the annual Tech-Up Showcase presented by Amazon Future Engineer. Last year’s showcase welcomed more than 9,400 visitors, underscoring the community’s appetite for accessible science and technology education. […]
BC Founders Day Returns August 21st to Celebrate Startup Builders
A new generation of startup builders will gather in Vancouver on Thursday, August 21st for BC Founders Day, a one-of-a-kind event created to connect current and aspiring founders with some of the province’s most experienced entrepreneurs. Organized by four-time founder–turned–venture capitalist Chris Neumann, BC Founders Day is designed as a highly focused day of learning, […]
Women in Tech Event Empowers Attendees to Advocate with Grace & Grit
On Tuesday, July 29th, the BC Chapter of Women in Tech Canada will host an empowering evening of insight and inspiration at KPMG Vancouver, inviting women and allies from across the tech spectrum to explore the art of self-advocacy and authentic leadership. Titled Levelling the Playing Field: Advocating for Yourself with Grace & Grit, the […]
Red Bull, Lululemon, Arc’teryx: Learn the Art of Bold Brand Storytelling at BrainStation
Techcouver readers looking to sharpen their marketing game or draw creative inspiration from some of the world’s most recognizable brands have a rare opportunity this month. On Thursday, July 17th, BrainStation Vancouver will host Marketing Evenings VAN: Building Bold Brands, an intimate evening with Darren Rayner, Head Creative and Founder of Magnafire—the social agency behind […]