Vancouver startup Tochtech Technologies has won the People’s Choice Award at LeadingAge California’s Innovation Showcase. Tochtech has developed Sleepsense, a non-contact sleep monitoring device that can be easily placed under the foot of a bed to detect when a person exits the bed. LeadingAge California awards problem-based technology companies, consultants, provider organizations or others who can demonstrate true innovation […]
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Five BC Startups Gaining Traction in 2023
National law firm Osler recently released its second-annual tech financings report, which combed through more than 300 technology-based venture capital equity financings to deliver a range of information and insight into Canada’s ecosystem. According to the 2023 Deal Points Report, “Ontario and British Columbia have the highest concentration of companies raising a financing round,” it is […]
Victoria-based MarineLabs Launches First Scalable Ocean Data Camera
Victoria-based ocean tech company MarineLabs has launched CoastAware™ BuoyCam, the first scalable, end-to-end ocean camera data product that provides subscribers access to 360-degree real-time views through images from sensor locations along coastlines. The real-time wind and wave data provider was named the Growth Company of the Year at the 2022 Victoria Tech Community Awards. BuoyCam’s new […]
Founders Tips: Five Fundability Tips From An Angel Investor
As the founding chair of TiE Vancouver Angels, and steering committee member for TiE Global Angels, the world’s largest angel investor network, I get a lot of questions from founders and people new to angel investing. While there are no “sure things” in the world of startups, there are some key learnings that I’ve found […]
Sanctuary AI Unveils Phoenix, Its Most Advanced Humanoid Robot Yet
Sanctuary AI, bent on developing human-like intelligence in general-purpose robots, today announced “a major step forward” in this mission with the unveiling of its sixth-generation robot. The robot’s name is Phoenix. Phoenix is a humanoid general-purpose robot powered by Carbon, an AI control system that is designed to give Phoenix human-like intelligence and enable it […]
Trulioo Strengthens Board with Silicon Valley Veteran Erika Rottenberg to Propel Global Growth and Compliance
Vancouver-headquartered Trulioo has appointed Silicon Valley veteran Erika Rottenberg to its board of directors. Rottenberg brings extensive technology and business expertise to the Trulioo board and reinforces the company’s position as the platform global businesses turn to for growth, innovation and compliance. Rottenberg’s most recent operational roles include serving as general counsel for the Chan […]
7Gen Deploys First All-Electric Class 7 Box Truck on Canadian Roads
Today marks an important milestone in 7Gen’s mission to make electric truck and bus integration easier in fleets. 7Gen is deploying the first all-electric class 7 Peterbilt 220EV box truck in Canada to meet the needs of their last mile delivery client GoBolt. The truck is fitted with a 24ft box and is great for […]
Withe Secures Funding to Enhance its On-Demand Video Interview Platform
Vancouver startup Withe has raised a USD $1.1 million pre-seed round led by San Francisco-based Focal for its on-demand video interview and virtual hiring event platform. Withe’s SaaS platform is designed for enterprises that hire hundreds to thousands of people at the same time, such as staffing and recruiting teams in the tourism and hospitality […]
Vancouver Positioned at ‘Forefront’ of Metaverse in Canada
Canadians have some of the highest level of digital engagement on planet Earth. At least 97% of the population use the internet, data shows, with 90% of internet users owning a smartphone and 80% owning a laptop or desktop computer. Canadians possess a high level of interest in smart technology, ranking third in the world […]
Zero Latency VR To Open Second BC Gaming Venue In Langley
In 2020, Zero Latency VR selected Vancouver as the home of its first Western Canadian entertainment venue and third Canadian city. This week Zero Latency BC announced its expansion to a second location in the newly renovated Willowbrook Shopping Center in Langley. Zero Latency VR is the global leading provider of free-roaming virtual reality gaming. […]