Today Invest Vancouver announced a new high tech workforce development initiative in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to prepare thousands of B.C. residents for well-paying jobs in the region’s growing tech sector. Metro Vancouver will be the first region in Canada to introduce the regional training initiative that is based on a successful AWS […]
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B.C. Government Revamps Skills Training Program With $29 Million Investment
The B.C. government is expanding the Innovator Skills Initiative (ISI) thanks to an additional $14 million in funding from MITACS and the Information and Communication Technology Council. This new funding is in addition to the $15 million committed by the province in June, bringing the total investment into the Innovator Skills Initiative program to $29 […]
Vancouver Ecosystem Launches Angels For Climate Solutions Program
The Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) has launched Angels for Climate Solutions, a program designed to increase the flow of capital investment into B.C.-based, early-stage climate technology startups. “Angels for Climate Solutions is a result of the strategic imperative to ensure our innovation ecosystem has the support necessary to apply its ingenuity and agility to the […]
Local Tech Teams Are Riding to Cure Type 1 Diabetes
The third annual Tech Ride is taking place October 7th, and local tech teams including Microsoft, Clio, Klue, Traction on Demand and Eventbase are once again riding to raise funds to cure Type 1 diabetes. As part of the Sun Life Ride to Defeat Diabetes for JDRF, the Tech Ride will bring the technology community […]
The Future Of Retail With The Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum
Next week the Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum explores the future of retail. A panel of experts will share their perspectives on some of the shifts in consumer behaviour and how brands can adapt to capitalize on the move from brick and mortar stores to e-commerce and showrooms, from traditional ads to leveraging social media and influencers […]
Artificial Intelligence Network of B.C. Hosts National AI Showcase
Coming on the success of Artificial Intelligence network of British Columbia’s Launchpad pitch competition at CrossOver, AInBC is partnering with the Traction Conference to host a National AI Showcase where Canada’s top AI startups will pitch global investors for Seed and Series A funding. The two-part event includes an investor-only demo day on October 13th where […]
Four B.C. Companies Selected For Washington State Startup Market Accelerator
The Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) today announced the launch of its third Canadian Startup Market Accelerator program. The Accelerator is a partnership between WTIA, Global Affairs Canada, and Trade and Invest British Columbia, and will prepare 10 B2B SaaS companies for expansion into the U.S. market. “Our third Canadian Startup Market Accelerator brings together […]
Get Immersed In Entrepreneurship At UBC’s Immersion Week
entrepreneurship@UBC is hosting Immersion Week starting on September 27th. 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. This week-long event will cross 3 tracks of content and includes keynote speakers, insightful panels, roundtable […]
Banff Venture Forum Returns As Hybrid Event for 2021
Mark your calendars for the 2021 Banff Venture Forum, Canada’s premier tech commercialization event, scheduled for December 6th – 9th. The hybrid event will combine virtual content with an in-person entrepreneur bootcamp and networking reception at the iconic Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel on December 8th. The Banff Venture Forum features presentations from some of Canada’s […]
TiE Vancouver Hosts Fireside Chat With Angel Rasool Rayani
TiE Vancouver is hosting a fireside chat with local angel investor Rasool Rayani on September 29th. In conversation with Maninder Dhaliwal, chair of TiE Vancouver Angels, Rayani will be speaking about building startups and fundraising. Rayani is a prolific angel investor with a focus on health innovation and consumer packaged goods including food. His investments include […]