If you’ve got Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) training on your roadmap for 2021, we’ve got the program for you! HR Tech Group has launched D&I training programs as part of their ongoing effort to increase the attraction, retention and advancement of underrepresented groups in the technology sector. Designed for executive-level leaders and board directors, this […]
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Six San Francisco Headquartered Tech Companies Hiring in Vancouver
The trend is undeniable. Tech companies hailing from San Francisco are setting up shop in Vancouver to gain access to our strong talent base. This trend shouldn’t surprise anyone. The strongest economic argument in Vancouver’s pitch to Amazon to build their HQ2 here was that the city’s tech workers have the “lowest wages of all […]
AbCellera, Cymax, Klue, Thinkific, and Unbounce Hiring Virtually Next Week
It’s a great time to be looking for a new gig in Vancouver’s tech ecosystem and Tech Talent Canada is making it easier than ever with their upcoming virtual job fair. Tech Talent Canada’s job fairs have been a huge success with 1,500+ educated, experienced, and diverse candidates at each of their events since they […]
Forum for Women Entrepreneurs’ Pitch for the Purse Goes Virtual
The Forum for Women Entrepreneurs’ annual Pitch for the Purse is back for the fifth year but this time it is virtual. With women particularly hard hit by the pandemic, the $25,000 prize (alongside the two $5,000 prizes for finalists) will offer much needed financial support for women to grow their businesses. The first virtual […]
TiE Angels Launches In Vancouver With A Demo Day
TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs) was founded in Silicon Valley in 1992 by successful entrepreneurs with roots in the Indus region (the Indian subcontinent). Since then TiE is spread over 72 chapters in 17 countries with over 20,000 Members. The British Columbia Chapter of TiE has launched TiE Angels Vancouver, an investor forum that brings together promising […]
New Ventures BC Competition Awards Postponed Until After B.C. Election
New Ventures B.C. has postponed awards announcement for their 20th annual competition due to the interregnum and pending B.C. election. The event was originally scheduled for Thursday, October 1st. Innovate BC is the competition’s title sponsor. As a crown corporation their communications are on hold during the campaigning portion of the Provincial election. The New […]
Virtual Vancouver Startup Week Starts Tomorrow
Back for its seventh consecutive year, Vancouver Startup Week (VSW) is using a new virtual format to explore the many pressing issues facing Canadian entrepreneurs: Scaling businesses in a recession, articulating D&I messages internally and externally, securing funding during a pandemic, and on it goes in 2020. Starting tomorrow and running until October 1st, Vancouver […]
UBC and VCC Join Microsoft To Bolster Cloud Skills Of Students
Microsoft Canada and 12 post-secondary institutions including the University of British Columbia (UBC) and Vancouver Community College (VCC) have announced the Canada Skills Program. Launching this fall, the program will bolster the data & AI skills and employability of more than 4,500 students in diploma, degree and continuing education programs. The Canada Skills program provides opportunities […]
Get Immersed In Entrepreneurship At UBC’s Immersion Week
entrepreneurship@UBC is hosting Immersion Week starting on September 28th. Immersion Week is a five day online event for UBC students, staff, faculty, alumni and BC’s innovation ecosystem to come together with the purpose of demystifying entrepreneurship in the innovation economy. From September 28th to October 2nd, entrepreneurship@UBC will present a line-up of expert speakers, engaging conversations and […]
NRC IRAP And Innovate BC Invest $2 Million Through B.C. Fast Pilot Program
The National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) and Innovate BC, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to invest more than $2 million in research and development funding for 22 new projects through the B.C. Fast Pilot Program. The B.C. Fast Pilot program provides up to $200,000 for regional SMEs to design, build […]