Web Summit Vancouver is a go and they’re getting ready to take over the city of Vancouver next May. With the INNOVATEwest Conference paused indefinitely, Web Summit Vancouver will have the tech conference spotlight to itself 2025. Ready to be a part of it? Event organizers are running a 24 hour 50% off flash sale until 9am local […]
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Web Summit Vancouver Gears Up for 2025: Secure Your Spot with a 50% Flash Sale
Web Summit Vancouver is a go and they’re getting ready to take over the city of Vancouver next May. With the INNOVATEwest Conference paused indefinitely, Web Summit Vancouver will have the tech conference spotlight to itself 2025. Ready to be a part of it? Event organizers are running a 50% flash sale starting tomorrow at 9am […]
Let BCIT’s Computing Students Tackle Your Tech Challenges
Have an IT challenge? Put Computing students to work for you this fall. BCIT’s School of Computing and Academic Studies has a long-standing reputation for producing graduates with job-ready skills for the IT industry. The BCIT Industry Sponsored Student Projects program (ISSP) provides students with real-life experience by working on IT or software development projects directly from […]
CICE Earmarks $10 Million for Startups Innovating Clean Energy Solutions in B.C.
Earlier this year, the BC Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) announced Sarah Goodman as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer. Known as CICE, the organization is an independent nonprofit corporation that provides early-stage investment to fast-track the commercialization of impactful clean energy solutions. This includes a recently revealed $10 million in non-dilutive investment […]
Three Weeks Left To Apply For Innovate BC’s $300,000 Ignite Grant
There’s only three weeks left to submit an application for Innovate BC’s Ignite program, which awards up to $300,000 to accelerate commercialization for B.C.-based research and development projects that are developing game-changing innovations. Ignite presents an exciting opportunity to British Columbians as it offers up to $300,000 to research and industry partnerships that are innovating […]
New Ventures BC Announces Top 26 For 2024 Competition
The 24th annual New Ventures BC Competition, presented by Innovate BC, has determined their Top 26 startup ventures. Earlier this month they narrowed the field, naming the 16 companies that would advance directly into Round 3 as well as the ventures that were selected to pitch in Round 2.5. This week they announced the nine ventures […]
New Ventures BC Narrows Field for 2024 Startup Competition
The 24th annual New Ventures BC Competition presented by Innovate BC is well underway. 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 top three Innovate BC prizes, there are industry specific prizes and a prize for the top regional startup. […]
Vancouver Startup Week Celebrates 10 Years of Advancing Entrepreneurship
Vancouver Startup Week is back—and it’s louder, prouder, and better than ever, according to organizers. The weeklong event, which started back in 2014, is an annual celebration of regional entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders—with an aim to “build momentum and foster connections” across the Greater Vancouver startup community. “Vancouver Startup Week is your gateway to mastering […]
Canada’s First Wildfire Tech Innovation Call Offers Up to $3M in Funding
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 […]
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 […]