TechTO is bringing Canada’s largest tech community to Vancouver for Web Summit week, hosting two events designed to connect builders, investors, and fast-growing startups as the city prepares to welcome the global tech conference. The Toronto-based organization, which describes itself as Canada’s most connected tech community, has grown to more than 70,000 members and is […]
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Canada’s AI Minister To Take Web Summit Vancouver Stage
Canada’s first Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation will take the stage at Web Summit Vancouver next week for a high-profile conversation on the country’s AI ambitions. The Honourable Evan Solomon is scheduled to speak on Opening Night of Web Summit Vancouver 2026 on Monday, May 11, at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Solomon will […]
New Ventures BC Launches Capital Raising Index to Spotlight Active Fundraises
New Ventures BC is aiming to streamline access to capital across the province’s startup ecosystem with the recent launch of BC’s Capital Raising Index, a centralized, publicly accessible list of companies actively raising funds. Designed to address one of the most persistent challenges for founders—visibility during a raise—the Index aggregates B.C.-based ventures across stages from […]
Genome BC Reopens GAPP Funding for Biotech Firms
Genome Canada’s flagship commercialization program is back, offering British Columbia companies a new opportunity to advance genomics-driven innovation. The Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP), delivered locally through Genome BC, supports collaborations between Canadian for-profit companies and academic researchers to bring biotechnology innovations closer to market. The sector-agnostic program is open to companies working across industries […]
Vancouver Hosts Global Summit AI 2026
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 […]
ALL IN Expands with Vancouver AI Event
After establishing itself as Canada’s largest artificial intelligence gathering, ALL IN is expanding beyond Montréal with the launch of ALL IN Talks, a new series of regional, one-day events aimed at accelerating the adoption of Canadian-built AI solutions. The series will debut with ALL IN Talks West in Vancouver on April 15, 2026, followed by […]
Innovate BC Scales Web Summit Preparation
With Web Summit Vancouver 2026 set to bring thousands of global investors, founders and technology leaders to the city, Innovate BC has been working since November to prepare B.C. startups for the international spotlight. Through its Road to Web Summit Vancouver (R2WSV) initiative, Innovate BC is delivering targeted programming designed to help local companies sharpen […]
New Ventures BC Kicks Off 2026 Competition
Vancouver’s startup community will gather on March 3 for the 2026 New Ventures BC Competition Kick-Off, officially launching the province’s longest-running tech competition. Hosted at Fasken in downtown Vancouver, the free event gives early-stage founders a chance to connect with mentors, investors, judges, and fellow entrepreneurs while learning how to navigate the competition and accelerate […]
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 […]