From hunting and gathering to Doordash and Uber Eats, food is evolving. Hometown meal kit delivery service Fresh Prep has launched an industry-first Zero Waste Kit. Vancouver’s Vejii has launched an online marketplace for vegan and plant-based products for Canada’s estimated 2.3 million vegetarians and 850,000 vegans. AVA has created indoor gardening technology to help […]
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The New Ventures BC Startup Competition Is Back
The New Ventures BC Competition, presented by Innovate BC is back and searching for BC’s best new tech startups. For the 21st year, New Ventures BC is giving away over $250,000 in non-dilutive cash and prizes to the most promising tech ventures across the province. Why enter the 2021 New Ventures BC Competition? It’s more than […]
Vancouver Economic Commission Releases Esports Strategy
The value of the global esports market is on track to double from USD $1.1 billion in 2019 to USD $2.2 billion within the next few years. Thanks to the Vancouver region’s proven track record in hosting international sporting events, talented community and committed fanbase, and attractiveness as a tourism destination, Vancouver has all the […]
High Tax Rates, Housing Costs Make B.C. Less Attractive For Tech Industry
The Fraser Institute has got some advice for governments across British Columbia. According to Steven Globerman, a Senior Fellow at the Vancouver-based think tank, if British Columbia wants to attract more tech companies and encourage entrepreneurship, they must implement significant policy changes to make the province more attractive to entrepreneurs and high-skilled workers. “The vision of […]
Seven Vancouver Companies That Are Hiring Virtually Next Week
It’s a great time to be looking for a new gig in Vancouver’s tech ecosystem and Tech Talent Canada is making it easier than ever with their upcoming virtual job fair. Tech Talent Canada’s job fairs have been a huge success with 1,500+ educated, experienced, and diverse candidates at each of their events since they went virtual […]
What B.C. Tech Companies Are Ready To Rocket In 2021?
For the 19th year in a row Rocket Builders will publish a series of lists profiling B.C. companies based on their economic potential in the coming year. The “Ready to Rocket” lists feature companies in the ICT, Digital Health, Life Science and CleanTech sectors that are best positioned to capitalize on the largest growth trends […]
Digital Technology Supercluster Launches Tech Talent Accelerator
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically altered Canada’s economy and labour market. The increase in the need for digital skills has widened the ‘digital divide’ and skills gap, contributing to higher unemployment – especially for more vulnerable Canadians. In response Canada’s Digital Technology Supercluster has announced its largest investment to date in developing in-demand digital talent […]
TiE Vancouver To Host Demo Day On February 10th
TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs) was founded in Silicon Valley in 1992 by successful entrepreneurs with roots in the Indus region (the Indian subcontinent). With a mission to support startups through networking and the raising of capital for entrepreneurs, TiE has spread over 72 chapters in 17 countries with over 20,000 Members. RELATED: Six Things that […]
M&A In Uncertain Times: Lessons From Successful Vancouver Exits
The Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum is hosting their first event of the year on Tuesday, January 19th and the topic is exits. M&A In Uncertain Times: Lessons From Successful Vancouver Exits will include stories and insights from entrepreneurs that have successfully sold their companies before and during the pandemic, as well as their thoughts on COVID-19’s impact […]
HR Tech Group Offers Free C-Suite Diversity & Inclusion Training
If you’ve got Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) training on your roadmap for 2021, we’ve got the program for you! HR Tech Group has launched D&I training programs as part of their ongoing effort to increase the attraction, retention and advancement of underrepresented groups in the technology sector. Designed for executive-level leaders and board directors, this […]