The 20th New Ventures BC Competition presented by Innovate BC has officially begun. Despite the current uncertain circumstances, this year’s annual competition broke records with over 240 applications from B.C.’s early stage tech startups and this week they announced the 214 startups that are moving onto Round 2. What’s next for the competitors? The ventures […]
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Rocket Builders Announces 2020 Ready to Rocket Lists
Rocket Builders has released its 18th annual “Ready to Rocket” lists. The “Ready to Rocket” lists are the only predictive lists of its kind in North America, requiring many months of sector and company analysis. These lists profile the B.C. technology companies that are best positioned to capitalize on the technology sector trends that will […]
Lighthouse Labs Announces $500K in Scholarships for Canadians Affected by COVID-19
Lighthouse Labs announced today the launch of a new scholarship fund benefitting Canadians who are facing economic uncertainty as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The scholarships will give recipients access to a selection of Lighthouse Labs’ full-time or part-time coding and data courses. “As a company, we thought long and hard about how we can […]
Vancouver Innovators Invited to Showcase Themselves in Coffee-Table Book
Vancouver innovators and innovation enablers will want to check out INNOVATE Vancouver. A 300+ page premium coffee-table book with A/R embedded pages, INNOVATE Vancouver will feature thought leader pieces by community leaders and industry-based chapters that highlight the organizations, companies, and people who create the network of innovators. “Vancouver is a young, picturesque city with […]
Don’t Miss the 2020 New Ventures BC Competition’s First Seminar
This year’s New Ventures BC Competition is on and the first online seminar of the season is on Wednesday, March 25th. Join entrepreneur, mentor and angel investor, Ralph Turfus for Assessing the Opportunity where he’ll explore the positioning statement and cover the following questions: – What is your go to market strategy? – What is […]
How Is COVID-19 Impacting Your Business?
The BC Chamber, in partnership with Small Business BC, Community Futures, and British Columbia Economic Development Association, is urgently seeking your input around current and contemplated impacts to businesses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Your feedback will be sent directly to the provincial and federal governments to inform how they can help businesses mitigate the […]
New Ventures BC Competition Celebrates 20 Years
The 2020 New Ventures Competition, presented by Innovate BC, is officially underway. Applications are open for early-stage tech ventures from across the province who are looking to establish themselves as one of B.C.’s fastest growing startups. 2020 marks the 20th anniversary of the province’s largest and longest running startup competition. Over the last two decades, […]
Tech Vancouver on Building Tech Companies for an Uncertain Future
Tech Vancouver helps the city’s technologists expand their knowledge and network in the community. Every month a set of highly curated leaders & innovators come together to share their expertise & experiences through panels and presentations. Today’s Tech Vancouver’s topic is “Building tech companies for an uncertain future” with Jeff Booth, Matt Toner, and Angela […]
Traction on Demand Launches Salesforce Bootcamp for Newcomers to Canada and Indigenous Peoples
Traction for Good, the community engagement program of Vancouver’s Traction on Demand, today announced the launch of a new training program called Traction Access. Traction Access is a two-week bootcamp aimed at accelerating professional development for newcomers to Canada and Indigenous peoples by providing access to in-demand Salesforce skills and employment opportunities. “We want to […]
Nomination Deadline Extended For 2020 Technology Impact Awards
BC Tech has extended the deadline for applications for the 2020 Technology Impact Awards. The TIAs celebrate the change makers, the up-and-comers, the innovators, and the bold—those who are transforming our industry and building the fabric of BC’s vibrant tech ecosystem. Think your company has what it takes to become a TIAs finalist? Read these […]