The B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) has partnered with university entrepreneurship programs across the province to boost cleantech innovation—with the deadline to apply fast approaching. The 2025 University Call for Innovation offers early-stage, B.C.-incorporated climate ventures up to $100,000 in non-dilutive funding. Nominated by their university entrepreneurship programs, selected ventures will receive […]
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Clio to Headline Vancouver Startup Week 2025 as Full Schedule Goes Live
Vancouver Startup Week (VSW) 2025 is officially on—and it’s shaping up to be one of the year’s most anticipated events. Running May 20–23, the event features more than 60 activities across the city, connecting startup founders, investors, industry leaders, and talent from across the innovation ecosystem. Clio, the Vancouver-born legaltech unicorn and global leader in […]
B.C. Proptech Targets National Housing Crisis with Launch of ‘UNLOCKLAND’
Amid Canada’s ongoing national affordable housing crisis, an emerging property technology company has unveiled a platform that promises to revolutionize affordable housing delivery. Established in 2024, Vancouver-based Meton AI is behind UNLOCKLAND, an artificially intelligent platform that aims to bring clarity, accessibility, and fairness to what chief executive officer Stephen Wong describes as “the most […]
UniUni Taps into GSR’s Robotic Sortation Tech Stack to Boost Last-Mile Logistics
UniUni has established a strategic partnership with Global Robotics Services, the firms announced this week. Richmond-based UniUni, a fast-growing last-mile logistics provider, will integrate GRS’s state-of-the-art robotic sortation solutions in a bid to “achieve significant operational improvement.” “Collaboration between industry leaders is essential to drive innovation, efficiency, and customer satisfaction in last-mile delivery,” posits Jan […]
Innovation UBC Prepares 17 Ventures for Investor Showcase at Robson Square
Innovation UBC is set to host its annual Investor Showcase on Tuesday, May 13, highlighting 17 emerging companies at the UBC Robson Square. This year’s event will spotlight a diverse range of ventures, industry sectors, and founders, all aiming to deliver solutions with real-world impact. Among the presenters are three alumni ventures — Incisive Ventures, […]
BetaKit and Float to Host Exclusive Growth Conversation at Web Summit
BetaKit and Float are teaming up to host an exclusive, invite-only event during Web Summit Vancouver, offering finance leaders, venture capitalists, and tech executives a candid forum to discuss the realities of scaling businesses in a post-boom era. Titled Scaling Realities: An Honest Conversation on Growth in the Post-Boom Era, the event will take place […]
Defang Software Labs Simplifies Agentic Cloud Deployments with MCP Integration
In a major step forward for developer productivity and AI integration, Vancouver-based Defang Software Labs has officially launched a major upgrade to Defang, an AI-enabled tool designed to streamline cloud deployments for developers. At the heart of the launch is Defang’s adoption of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) — an industry standard that promises to redefine how AI models interact with external systems. […]
Vancouver Startups Lead New Wave of Women-Led Climate Tech
Vancouver startups Agora Energy Technologies and Seacork Studio are among five women-led ventures selected to receive funding from the B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE), as part of a $2.46 million investment aimed at accelerating decarbonization in Canada’s most emissions-intensive sectors. The announcement marks the launch of CICE’s inaugural Women in Climate Tech […]
Victoria Hardware Startup Expands Tech Device to Serve Healthcare Field
A Vancouver Island hardware technology upstart is expanding into a whole new market. Victoria’s MeepMeep is known for its flagship product, a tracking device so light and tiny that you can attach one to a disc golf. The B.C. firm revealed this week that it is expanding beyond sports into an unexpected space: healthcare. Specifically, […]
Hydrogen Cleantech Project at Port of Vancouver Aims for ‘Sustainable Logistics’
DP World announced this month that it has successfully completed the initial testing of its hydrogen fuel cell rubber-tired gantry crane at the Port of Vancouver. This marks a significant milestone in decarbonizing port operations, according to a statement from the supply chain solutions giant. Traditionally powered by diesel, cranes are essential for cargo handling […]