With wildfire frequency, size and intensity growing annually, effective wildfire management is imperative. This month the B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) is launching Canada’s first call for innovation focused on wildfire technologies. Up to $3 million in non-dilutive investment will be awarded to innovators across British Columbia that are commercializing technology at […]
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Emilie de Rosenroll Appointed as New Chair of Innovate BC’s Board of Directors
Innovate BC announced this week that Emilie de Rosenroll is the new Chair of its Board of Directors, replacing Andrew Petter. Prior to this appointment, de Rosenroll has served on Innovate BC’s Board of Directors since July 2021. With nearly two decades of leadership experience in multi-stakeholder organizations, de Rosenroll has built and structured many […]
Up to $300,000 for B.C. Innovation Projects Is Up for Grabs
Applications are now open for Innovate BC’s Ignite program, which awards up to $300,000 to fund B.C.-based research and development projects that are creating game-changing innovations in the areas of natural resources, engineering and applied sciences. Supporting the Province of B.C.’s Stronger BC Economic Plan, the Ignite program helps aid B.C. businesses with the funds needed […]
New Ventures BC Announces 2024 Competition Round 2 Finalists
The New Ventures BC Competition, presented by Innovate BC, is in full swing and today they announced the companies that will be moving on to Round 2 of their 24th annual startup competition. New Ventures BC is giving away over $250,000 in non-dilutive cash and prizes to the most promising tech ventures across the province. Beyond the […]
Meet UBC’s Investor Ready Companies at the 2024 Investor Showcase
As one of the top 40 universities in the world, the University of British Columbia is a catalyst for innovation. Across the UBC landscape, we are seeing research and ideas brought to bear through entrepreneurial pathways, being propelled from the university into the world creating positive economic, cultural and environmental impacts through venture creation. entrepreneurship@UBC in […]
Empowering Healthcare: Life Sciences BC Hosts Inaugural Digital Health Conference
Digital health technology opens the door for accurate and accessible care to reach the most vulnerable populations. As health technologies evolve, they present unprecedented challenges and opportunities to improve patient care and individual health outcomes. From AI-powered medical devices and diagnostics to technologies accessing real-time data, the possibilities for digital health truly are exciting. Life […]
Applications for BC Tech’s 2024 Technology Impact Awards Are Open
Applications for BC Tech Association’s 2024 Technology Impact Awards are open until March 15th. Each year, the TIAs connect to a theme that reflects who we are as an industry at that point in time. From big raises to hiring sprees, acquisitions to IPOs, B.C.’s ecosystem is showing what is possible. Get your application in this […]
B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) Announces Sarah Goodman as CEO
The BC Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) has announced that Sarah Goodman will take the helm as President and Chief Executive Officer. CICE is an independent, not-for-profit corporation that provides early-stage investment to fast-track the commercialization of British Columbia’s most impactful clean energy solutions – from Canada to the world. Sarah’s extensive background in advancing Canada’s climate change policies, […]
WNORTH Returns to Whistler with a Power-Packed Agenda for Women in Business
The eighth edition of the WNORTH conference, Canada’s largest destination gathering for women in leadership, is making its return to Whistler. This year’s Conference will be held at the picturesque Four Seasons Resort Whistler with activities held around the resort including Connect Dinners at a variety of local restaurants. Attendees will also be able to […]
Canada’s Fastest-growing Life Sciences Sector Is Hiring
B.C. is Canada’s fastest-growing life sciences sector, employing roughly 20,000 people at over 2,000 companies. And according to BioTalent Canada’s 2021 National Report, the sector will likely require 65,000 additional workers by 2029. To help fill that void, Life Sciences BC is hosting their 6th annual Career Connect Day on January 26th. It’s a full-day […]