Databricks is hiring in Vancouver — and locals will get a first look tomorrow, August 21, at an exclusive networking event featuring the company’s co-founder Reynold Xin, local R&D leader Ken Wong, and members of the founding team. The event celebrates the launch of Databricks’ first Canadian research and development hub, right here in Vancouver. […]
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Latest Tech from Damon to Empower Riders with Next-Gen Racing Insights
Late last year, Damon went public on the Nasdaq with hopes to access additional capital to fund production for the HyperSport, a hotly anticipated next-generation motorcycle powered by electricity and AI. The HyperSport promises a range of up to 200 miles and a top speed of 200 miles per hour, as well as a novel […]
Vancouver Fintech addy Upgrades App with More Alternative Investing Opportunities
Addy has been “busy building something big” this year, the B.C.-based investment platform affirmed this month. Since 2020, Vancouver-born addy has enabled Canadians to invest in specific, tangible real estate projects with as little as one dollar. Now, the addy app has received “its biggest upgrade yet,” according to an update from the fintech startup. […]
VoltSafe Joins San Diego’s Blue Economy Incubator with $250K Pilot
Vancouver-based VoltSafe has been selected to join The Port of San Diego’s Blue Economy Incubator, securing USD $250,000 to launch an extensive pilot program in one of the world’s top marina markets. Specializing in patented shore power hardware and a SaaS platform for marine electrification, VoltSafe will also gain business development support, marketing assistance, and […]
BC Hydro Helps Power Launch of Multi-Acre Rooftop Solar Array in Sun-Swept Okanagan
In 2016, Michael and Sharon Molnar purchased the former site of the shuttered Lavington Glass Plant in Coldstream. The Molnars then launched their own company, Restoration Lands, with big ideas for the 92-acre industrial site near Vernon, which included a 450,000-square-foot glass plant. The main idea was the Okanagan Eco Industrial Park, which aims to […]
Startup of the Year Finalist FutureTwin Reimagines Student Guidance
For many young people, the question of “what’s next?” can be as daunting as it is defining—whether choosing post-secondary programs, navigating career options, or exploring personal identity, including community, social interactions, and physical and mental health. Vancouver-based FutureTwin, a finalist for the Company of the Year – Startup award, is tackling that problem head-on. Founded […]
AInBC to Lead BC AI Delegation to All IN 2025
AInBC, the organization connecting AI professionals from industry and academia in British Columbia, is preparing to lead a delegation to All IN 2025 in Montreal next month. The non-profit, guided by leading experts in the field, fosters innovation through collaboration opportunities, exclusive resources, and events shaping the future of artificial intelligence. Taking place September 24–25, All […]
CleanBC Industry Fund Helps Power Province’s Transition to Net Zero with $35M Investment
The provincial government is investing $35 million to support regional industry projects that aim to create local jobs and grow the area’s clean economy. The CleanBC Industry Fund helps companies adopt cleaner technologies and supports the transition to electrification and net-zero operations at their B.C. facilities. Since 2019, the fund has committed more than $368 […]
Automotive Marketplace Clutch Deepens B.C. Footprint with Launch of Provincial Hub
A Toronto-based online car retailer today announced the opening of a West Coast facility. Clutch was founded by Steve Seibel in 2016 after frustrating experiences with traditional automotive dealerships. Now, Clutch is solidifying its base in B.C. with a location at 5400 Minoru Boulevard in Richmond, the Canadian company has revealed. The 30,000-square-foot location “marks […]
Parks Foundation Aims to Protect Glaciers in British Columbia with ‘Icy Initiative’ Launch
A national tech-forward initiative is offering a new way for visitors and residents of British Columbia to help monitor the impact of shifting weather patterns on the province’s majestic glaciers. Parks Canada, British Columbia Parks, and the BC Parks Foundation are partnering with the University of Waterloo on the project. Dubbed the “Icy Initiative,” the […]