Siemens has announced commercial availability of the VersiCharge XL, a sustainable electric vehicle (EV) charging structure designed for electrifying fleets at high demand charging sites. Designed and produced in partnership with Vancouver’s Nexii Building Solutions, VersiCharge XL is the first EV charging structure that is comprised of sustainable, low carbon building materials with a modular […]
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Introspect Technology Expands Innovation Horizons with New R&D Center in Vancouver
Montreal’s Introspect Technology, a leading manufacturer of test and measurement products for high-speed digital applications, has unveiled a new research and development center in Vancouver. The modern, newly minted facilities located at 525 West 8th Avenue significantly increases Introspect’s physical footprint and will serve as a hub for the company’s North American West Coast operations. […]
Miru Surpasses Critical Milestone in Durability Testing for eWindows
Vancouver’s Miru Smart Technologies has achieved a critical testing milestone that proves their technology’s resilience to thermal and solar stresses. Originally named Click Materials, Miru is bringing next-generation electrochromic windows (eWindows) to the automotive, residential, and commercial markets. The ability to tint a Miru window using an app, smart device, or voice command provides full […]
Cleantech Startup Orca Water Swims Toward Eco-Conscious Future
The problem of water scarcity affects half of the global population—that’s four billion people—yet available solutions for water analytics are limited, leaving gaps in abilities to make informed decisions regarding water consumption. A Vancouver startup wants to tackle this challenge. It’s doing so through development of a versatile monitoring system that not only empowers property managers […]
10 BC Startups That Should Be On Your Radar This Fall
New Ventures BC has announced the Top 10 companies of this year’s startup competition. The New Ventures BC Competition started in 2000, under the direction of Wal van Lierop, to encourage innovation in BC’s tech sector. Since then, the organization has supported 2,360 startups, who have created 3,720+ jobs and have raised $302 million in financing. Who […]
Two Vancouver Startups Reach Top 12 For National Fintech Award
From an initial batch of 150 standout applications from startups across Canada, the 2023 Digital Commerce Calgary Fintech Award has announced their Top 12 startups. With a focus on everything from revolutionizing the housing and renovation industry to streamlining credit applications and optimizing the capital raising process, the finalists are redefining the financial landscape across […]
BC Innovator Supplies Important Tech for Canada’s Largest Combat Support Ship
A BC-based Canadian manufacturer of electro-optical infrared camera systems this week announced a contribution to the Royal Canadian Navy. Port Coquitlam’s CURRENT Scientific Corporation will be supporting Federal Fleet Services, which is the operator of Canada’s largest combat support ship, known as Asterix. CURRENT intends to equip Asterix with “cutting-edge maritime surveillance capabilities”—including a state-of-the-art […]
Vancouver’s Casca Footwear Joins Kit and Ace After Acquisition by Unity Brands
Toronto fashion tycoon Joe Mimran is shopping in Vancouver again. The co-founder of Unity Brands, Mimran has extended his influence on the West Coast by acquiring two prominent Vancouver apparel brands. Unity Brands, a venture co-founded by Mimran, acquired Kit and Ace earlier this summer and now it has added Casca Footwear to its portfolio. Casca, […]
Introducing Weatherhood: Revolutionizing Neighbourhood-Level Weather Forecasting in Vancouver
Glacier Media has launched Weatherhood, neighbourhood-level weather forecasting for Vancouver. Unlike traditional forecasts, Weatherhood provides hyperlocal weather information tailored specifically to your neighbourhood from weather stations in your area. Backed by a team of expert local and global meteorologists, Weatherhood harnesses data from over 50 stations placed across Metro Vancouver to deliver precise weather conditions. […]
Addy Adds First US Property to Platform as Portfolio Expands
Born in Vancouver in 2018, addy took some time to expand beyond the borders of beautiful BC as it figured out of the gears of its platform. In 2020, addy fully launched, and by the end of the year had tapped the Alberta market by releasing an opportunity to invest in an industrial park in the […]