Carbon management technologies and alternative clean fuel sources play an important role in the decarbonization and competitiveness of Canada’s economy, the federal government believes, and says it is working to strengthen the country’s advantages in these areas. Canada announced $12 million in investments targeting clean technology projects in British Columbia, including $5M for Squamish-based Carbon […]
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Innovate BC Awards $1.5M to Advance Cutting-Edge R&D Projects
Innovate BC has announced the allocation of $1.5 million through its Ignite program to support five British Columbia-based research and development projects. These initiatives aim to address priority challenges in industries such as healthcare, mining, and environmental sustainability, fostering competitiveness and job creation across the province. The Ignite program accelerates the commercialization of solutions in […]
Biotech is Buzzing in Vancouver as 2024 Marks Year of Momentum for the Sector
Last year, Techcouver reported on a local property management firm helping turn a pocket of the city into a world-class bio-technology hub. Low Tide Properties, co-founded in 2011 by Vancouver celebrity entrepreneur Chip Wilson, has been advancing Great North Way in Vancouver as a biotech hotspot within Canada. This plan includes the launch of Lab […]
Medimap Partners with NVIDIA and AWS to Transform Healthcare Access
Victoria-based Medimap has announced two major milestones that position the company at the forefront of digital health innovation. The company has been accepted into NVIDIA’s Inception Program and selected for Amazon Web Services (AWS) Health Equity Initiative, reflecting its growing influence in the healthcare technology space. Medimap, co-founded by Blake Adam and Jonathan Clark in […]
CICE’s CONVERGE 2024 Unveils Bold Clean Energy Initiatives
The B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) hosted its annual CONVERGE conference this week, spotlighting the future of climate technology and the challenges of scaling solutions for a net-zero world. The event featured keynote speakers, strategic announcements, and funding updates, all aimed at accelerating B.C.’s clean energy leadership. Sarah Goodman, President and CEO of […]
Mastercard Launches ‘Enchanting’ Experience for Small Business Shoppers
Small businesses contribute more than one-third of Canada’s gross domestic product from the private sector. As the holiday season approaches, Mastercard is inviting Canadians to “step into a storybook world and celebrate the heart and soul of small businesses with an enchanting, immersive new shopping experience.” The finance giant is bringing this seasonal innovation to […]
Damon Motors Goes Public for Capital as Motorbike Innovator Battles Delays
Founded in 2017, Vancouver’s Damon Motors is behind the tech-forward HyperSport electric motorcycle. Originally announced in 2023, the HyperSport promises a range of up to 200 miles and a top speed of 200 miles per hour, as well as a novel production design and new safety technologies such as an AI-enhanced 360º collision warning system. […]
The Vancouver Tech Scene’s Quiet Wins: Later’s Path to Nine-Figure Success
In a tech ecosystem often overshadowed by Silicon Valley’s glitz, Vancouver has quietly cultivated a growing roster of startups that achieve big results. Among them is Later, a social media management tool that grew from a hackathon idea into a $40 million ARR (annual recurring revenue) business before its acquisition in 2022 for over $100 […]
Maximum Contrast Reimagines Brand Engagement with Lumos XR Platform
Maximum Contrast this month announced the launch of Lumos XR, which the Vancouver-based creative technology agency describes as a groundbreaking extended reality platform designed to revolutionize how brands and consumers connect in the marketing and retail landscape. Lumos XR features advanced gesture-based interactions, voice activation, and gaze tracking, opening a world of immersive touch-free technology. […]
Explore Vancouver Tech Careers: Startup, Scaleup, or Enterprise?
Are you looking to fast-track your career in tech? Don’t miss the Careers in Technology and Innovation (CITI) event happening this week in Vancouver. The CITI online community serves as a comprehensive resource to help you grow and thrive in the tech industry. Whether you’re exploring your options or ready to take the next step, […]