Innovate BC and the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) are providing a combined total of over $2 million in research and development funding to help 14 companies pilot their technologies and create new jobs across B.C. The program helps small and medium sized businesses design, build, and operate a […]
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KPU Adds Video Game Development, Visual FX and Animation Programs
British Columbia is already home to the world’s largest animation and visual effects cluster, accounting for more than 70,000 full time equivalent jobs and more than $3 billion in annual income, and it is expected to continue growing, according the BC Chamber of Commerce. Opportunities to learn the skills needed to enter the video game development, […]
Finalists Announced for 2022 BC Cleantech Awards
The finalists for the 2022 BC Cleantech Awards have been announced. Chosen from more than 140 nominations, these individuals and organizations reflect the best of BC cleantech. The BC Cleantech Awards ceremony is a hybrid event, with finalists and program partners gathering in downtown Vancouver, and everyone in the broader cleantech community invited to join […]
Accelerate Okanagan Hosts 4th Annual OKGN Angel Summit
Accelerate Okanagan’s OKGN Angel Summit is back for its fourth year. The annual event is making moves to unlock capital for companies in Western Canada and expose Okanagan-based investors to the world of angel investing. On March 16th, at a virtually-hosted public Finale, the remaining six companies will make their final pitch for their chance […]
UBC’s HATCH Venture Builder Announces 14 New Startups
Early-stage venture creation is critical to the success of our ecosystem: when new startups are able to thrive, the whole community flourishes. The deep tech and research-based ventures we see today through entrepreneurship@UBC and the HATCH Venture Builder are indicative of this, and of the emerging industries – and leaders – that will shape our […]
Vancouver Startup Week Looks Ahead To 2023
Vancouver Startup Week (VSW) has cancelled its plans for what would have been its 9th annual event in May 2022. “While the pandemic rages on globally, our dedicated team of volunteers have worked tirelessly to bring our community not one, but two virtual Vancouver Startup Weeks. Virtual events. Ugh. We’re tired of it. And we […]
The Next Generation of Company Building and Financing
In celebration of February Black History month and the BIPOC community, Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum is bringing together a leading group of change-makers across our regional investment landscape who are actively funding some of the most diverse, inclusive, equitable – and impactful companies in B.C. and beyond. With more than $4 billion in investment being infused […]
Deloitte Canada Launches $150 Million Venture Capital Fund
Deloitte Canada has launched a new venture capital initiative designed to make minority investments in emerging technology companies. Created with a vision of accelerating Canada’s innovative technology sector, the $150 million Deloitte Ventures investment represents the largest capital commitment to date amongst Canadian professional services firms. “Deloitte Ventures comes at a time when the pace of change is at […]
Google Canada Opens Applications For Second Cloud Accelerator Program For Startups
Google Canada has opened applications for the second Google Cloud Accelerator Canada. The 10-week virtual program gives Canadian startups in the cloud the opportunity to access the best of Google’s programs, products and mentors. Startups will receive cloud mentorship and technical support from Googlers, as well as workshops on product design, customer acquisition and leadership […]
Thinkific Hosts Amplify 2022 Virtual Summit This Week
Vancouver’s Thinkific is hosting its third annual, free-to-attend virtual summit on January 26th & 27th. Amplify 2022 is expected to bring together 25,000+ creator economy entrepreneurs who will learn how to create, build, scale digital course-based businesses. This year, Amplify celebrates a new era for creators, providing attendees an opportunity to learn from the over […]