At the Canadian Society for Chemistry conference in Vancouver in June, Regenerative Waste Labs showcased the overlap between circular economy principles and green chemistry through a series of case studies demonstrating how they repurpose waste and regenerate materials at their labs. Next, they will demonstrate their solutions to the City of Vancouver and the Vancouver […]
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Eventbase Deploys ‘Dream Team’ to Power Mobile Experience at Major Tech Conference
Vancouver-born Eventbase was ready-to-rocket in 2019 before a global pandemic halted momentum. In 2022, the BC startup experienced a “resurgence” as in-person events returned to North America. Cofounder Jeff Sinclair noted at the time that revenue was accelerating and the growing firm was hiring. “Our customers have been excited to return to in-person events and […]
WonderFi Announces Crypto Collaboration to Boost Bitcoin in Canada
In another play of its web3 war chest, WonderFi Technologies this week unveiled a strategic partnership between wholly-owned subsidiary Bitbuy Technologies and Localcoin, which is currently Canada’s largest Bitcoin ATM provider. This collaborative venture, struck between two of Canada’s biggest consumer-facing crypto companies, “marks a major milestone in enhancing cryptocurrency adoption and accessibility across the […]
Perk Eco Turns Coffee Shops into Green Cafes with Zero-Waste Cup Solution
Vancouver’s ambitious aim to become “zero-waste” by 2040 necessitates innovative solutions to revamp its waste disposal system. Enter Perk Eco, a fledging enviro-tech startup dedicated to transforming the coffee industry’s waste materials into planet-positive sustainability. In collaboration with the City of Vancouver and the Vancouver Economic Commission, Perk Eco is one of nine BC-oriented companies […]
BC Battery Tech Innovator Achieves Milestone in Taiwan
A Vancouver-area innovator of battery storage technology announced this week that it has signed its first custom order for a next-generation product. Taiwan’s Everdura Technology, which first expressed interest in Invinity Energy Systems last year, will be the first buyer of what the BC upstart has code-named “Mistral”—a 15 MWh vanadium flow battery. The vanadium […]
Nine Startups to Pilot Pollution Solutions at Zero-Waste Demo Site in Vancouver
Vancouver’s landfill use highlights the need to find ways to improve the city’s waste disposal system, experts say. And innovation from regional startups may be able to help. However, one major hurdles for companies aiming to commercialize and scale up their technology is a need for industrial space to demonstrate solutions. The City of Vancouver is […]
10 Startups That Are Driving Transformational Change Across Climate, Human Health and Social Impact
For the first time this year, Entrepreneurship Immersion Week 2023 will be hosting a regional ecosystem startup pitch event featuring companies across our province who are creating transformative solutions in climate, human health and social impact. The Regional Ecosystem Showcase will feature 10 companies across the province who’ve proven market traction and are ready to […]
Debrand Unveils Cutting-Edge Headquarters in Surrey to Revolutionize Textile Recycling and Sustainability
Reverse Logistics and textile recycling provider Debrand is heading east with the opening a new headquarters in Surrey to provide state-of-the-art textile sortation services as demand for the company’s industry-leading innovations continue to grow. Debrand’s mission is to help world-class fashion and retail brands elevate their sustainability strategy by extracting as much value as possible from […]
Productivity Platform Slack Reveals AI Tools at Dreamforce
Slack launched in 2009, though its history in Vancouver stretches further back to 2002. In 2019 the company announced its intention to go public. Slack entered the market and shares surged. Toward the end of 2020, San Francisco’s Salesforce announced a commitment to enterprise social by acquiring Slack in a $28 billion mega-deal. “This is a match […]
Vancouver AI Startup Selected For Morgan Stanley’s Inclusive Ventures Labs
If you’re a regular visitor of Techcouver, then you know that there is an option to listen to our articles. We owe that functionality to Vancouver startup Adauris. By adding just one line of code to our site, Adauris transformed our written stories into customized, podcast-like audio that can be shared on platforms like Spotify […]