One of America’s oldest and largest newspapers is building on a decade-long collaboration with a Vancouver firm to further boost distribution of its award-winning journalism. PressReader, on a mission to enrich curious minds by “bringing a universe of quality content within reach,” this week announced the expansion of a longstanding relationship with The New York […]
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Fast-Growing Thrive Launches Digital ‘Catalyst for Healthcare Innovation’
BC-based Thrive Health ranks as the 21st fastest-growing firm nationwide according to the Globe & Mail‘s annual Report on Business ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies. Founded in 2016, Vancouver’s Thrive cut its teeth during the coronavirus pandemic. From there, things snowballed. Over the past three years, revenue has surged more than 1,800% for the […]
BioProducts Institute Believes Innovation is Solution to BC’s Micro-Plastics Crisis
Promising research out of the BioProducts Institute at the University of British Columbia could help Canadians tackle one of the most pressing environmental concerns of the modern era: micro-plastic pollution. The solution from the Institute is ingenious: natural plant compounds and wood dust can combine to create a filter that traps virtually all micro-plastic particles […]
PacifiCan Funds Frontier Collective To Showcase B.C. Tech
British Columbia is quickly becoming a burgeoning hub for businesses creating immersive digital technologies. This includes virtual and augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and robotics, which can enhance our world in ways never thought possible. Today the Government of Canada, through the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced $312,000 in funding to the Frontier Collective Society […]
RetreatsAndVenues Wins 2023 New Ventures BC Competition
North Vancouver’s RetreatsAndVenues has won the top prize in the 2023 New Ventures BC Competition, presented by Innovate BC. The innovative platform that’s revolutionizing the corporate retreat and offsite venue booking experience outlasted 203 other startups en route to earning $110,000 and the title of the province’s top startup. Founded by Cory Sivell, Mike Tan, and Matt […]
BC Welcomes Canada’s First Nurse Practitioner Training in Precision Health and Genomics
The way we deliver and receive health care is changing rapidly. Advancements in genetic and genomic technologies have opened the door to health care that is tailored to a person’s genetic makeup – a practice called ‘precision health’. Precision health has gone from being a service offered at specialized clinics to an essential component of […]
See Who’s Taking Home Over $250,000 in Cash and Prizes Next Week
New Ventures BC has narrowed the field for their annual startup competition from 200+ companies to just 10 finalists and next week we find out who the winners are. Presented by Innovate BC, the New Ventures BC Competition started in 2000, under the direction of Wal van Lierop, to encourage innovation in BC’s tech sector. […]
BC Tech Crowns Winners of 2023 Technology Impact Awards
Tonight the Technology Impact Awards (TIAs) marked their 30th Anniversary announcing 9 companies as award winners and inducting 8 leaders to the Innovators Hall of Fame at the annual awards show. “BC Tech is proud to have played a part in the journey of so many BC tech icons and success stories across our 30-year […]
Vancouver Tech Scores High in Ranking of Canada’s Fastest Growing Firms
It was in 2019 that the Globe & Mail published its inaugural Report on Business ranking of Canada’s fastest growing companies. Since then, Techcouver has reported on regional data pulled from the annual report, observing how Vancouver tech fares on the national stage. The fifth ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies, which scores participating private […]
Meet and Connect With Canada’s Top Business Leaders in Vancouver
The Peak’s Bet on Canada Summit is coming to Vancouver on October 25th. The inaugural, one-day summit will shine a light on the most important topics, trends, and tools for businesses in 2024, with some of the country’s top business leaders will sharing practical advice on conquering timely business challenges and offering step-by-step actions business leaders can use […]