Squamish’s FireSwarm has been selected by the XPRIZE Wildfire’s independent judging panel as one of the 29 Qualified Teams from around the world to advance to the next round of the XPRIZE Wildfire Autonomous Wildfire Response track. FireSwarm deploys autonomous drone swarms for rapid, precise wildfire suppression. FireSwarm’s mission is to integrate cutting-edge drone technology […]
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ACEL Power Reveals an Oversubscribed Series A Round to Fuel the Electrification of Boats
ACEL Power has closed on an oversubscribed Series A round of funding, the Vancouver-based marine electric innovation company announced this month. The B.C.-born cleantech said that Tau Capital, an Abu Dhabi-based private venture capital firm, led the US$10 million round. ACEL currently produces the high-powered Intelligent Electric Series, including a 75HP electric outboard, with plans […]
Canada Reveals Investment Toward Building Hydrogen Innovation Hub in Prince George
Eight hundred kilometres north of Vancouver lies Prince George. The northern British Columbia hub this month received an investment from the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada to help establish the region’s hydrogen innovation industry. Prince George is strategically positioned to take advantage of Canada’s expanding hydrogen economy due to “regional transportation advantages,” according to […]
Revolutionizing EV Charging: Variablegrid’s Smart Solution for Homes and Multi-Unit Buildings
Electrical vehicle (EV) charging logistics, such as when and where EVs can plug in, is the leading barrier to EV adoption, despite increased investment in public EV charging infrastructure. Due to its low cost and convenience, 80% of EV charging happens at home, a trend expected to continue. However most residential, commercial and multi-unit buildings’ […]
RainStick Shower Raises $2.6 Million in Seed+ Funding
Indigenous and women-led RainStick Shower was been named one of the best inventions of 2023 by TIME Magazine. The Kelowna-based water conservation tech company is responsible for North America’s first WiFi-enabled circular shower that saves 80% water and up to 80% energy while providing almost double the flow of a traditional low flow shower. With the RainStick […]
Unbounce Merges with San Francisco CRM Platform
Vancouver’s Unbounce has combined forces with San Francisco’s Insightly, an all-in-one provider of customer relationship management, marketing automation, and customer success software. According to the announcement, the merger will allow Unbounce to leverage first-party CRM data to move marketers forward with more comprehensive metrics that are vital to their roles – revenue and lifetime value […]
‘Acceleration Stack’ Prepares to Supercharge Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Okanagan
It’s going to be a busy fall for entrepreneurs in the Okanagan. Last month, we reported on Accelerate Okanagan performing an overdue analysis of the region’s technology sector. Understanding the tech sector’s contribution to the Okanagan’s economy will help amplify the expertise and growth opportunities, according to AO, which the organization says is critical in […]
Debrand Expands U.S. Operations with New Textile Recycling Facility in Columbus, Ohio
Less than one year after opening their new HQ in Surrey, reverse logistics and textile recycling provider Debrand has opened their first U.S. facility in Columbus, Ohio. Columbus is home to the third largest concentration of fashion designers in the United States. This strategic location enhances the company’s capacity to meet the increasing demand for scalable […]
Government Investment into Lab Innovation Targets Enhanced Healthcare Access in B.C.
There are 4,200 publicly funded diagnostic tests in B.C. that result in more than 96 million tests annually needing to be analyzed and diagnosed. Provincial laboratories are testing digital tools and technological solutions with an aim to support swifter diagnostic services, thus improving access to testing for people living with diseases, such as cancer, throughout […]
IR Labs’ Acquisition by Alliance Advisors Expands Scope and Reach
The Vancouver-based investor relations agency, irlabs, has been acquired by shareholder engagement and advisory company, Alliance Advisors. The acquisition is set to extend irlabs’ influence across North America and internationally. Founded in 2021 by Alyssa Barry and Caroline Sawamoto, irlabs has grown to 25 employees and is recognized for its innovative business model and customer […]