In March, Canada’s Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada announced an investment of $25.7 million to help Vancouver-based organizations fuel the B.C. economy. “British Columbia is fertile ground for companies to innovate and grow,” believes Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness. Among the recipients was Circle Innovation Solutions, a non-profit […]
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Greenlight Innovation Snags Federal Funding to Bolster BC Cleantech
A clean energy startup based in Burnaby was given a green light to move forward with expansion plans thanks to funding from the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada. Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness, recently announced funding of $1.1 million to Greenlight Innovation Corporation, which tests equipment required to develop and manufacture hydrogen […]
InBC Makes Key Investments in Robotics, Healthcare, and Venture Funds
InBC Investment Corp. (InBC), a strategic investment fund created by the Province of British Columbia, has made new investments into companies and venture funds to support entrepreneurs and economic growth in the province. InBC has invested alongside other investors, committing $4 million into 4AG Robotics (formerly TechBrew Robotics) and $5 million into Clarius Mobile Health […]
Canada Invests $5.6M in Vancouver Safety and Transit Tech
Vancouver is a powerful hub for innovation, ranking among the top tech cities in North America. To support Vancouver’s boldest and brightest changemakers, the Government of Canada is investing in local businesses that are driving Canadian-made innovation with growth potential beyond our borders. Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister […]
MarineLabs, Niricson, and Origen Air Among Finalists for Victoria Tech Community Awards
The Victoria Tech Community Awards are back with a vengeance with more nominations and finalists than ever before. After reviewing an 120 nominations, 50 finalists have been selected for ten award categories. The finalists in each category will be now reviewed by a panel of delegates from VIATEC, Island Women in Science and Technology (iWIST), Women’s Equity […]
Tradable Bits Named Fan Experience Power Player by Sports Business Journal
Vancouver’s Tradable Bits, a leading provider of fan engagement, data, and marketing solutions for the global sports, music, and entertainment industries, has been recognized by the Sports Business Journal as a Power Player in Fan Experience Technology. This honour underscores Tradable Bits’ dedication to its partners that span the world of sports and entertainment, including teams […]
Freightera Posts Profit from ‘Win-Win Model’ as Broader Industry Struggles
This year has been a difficult one for the freight industry, with North America’s largest brokerage C.H. Robinson experiencing a 62% decline in earnings per share, 94-year-old Yellow Freight ceasing operations, and Convoy shutting down despite raising over $1 billion in venture capital funding. Some have labelled worldwide stagnancy across the sector a “global freight […]
TechBrew Robotics Rebrands As 4AG Robotics After $17.5M Financing Round
Salmon Arm’s TechBrew Robotics is rebranding on the heels of securing $17.5 million in equity financing in a round led by BDC Capital’s Industrial Innovation Venture Fund and InBC Investment Corp. Rebranded as 4AG Robotics (pronounced “Forage”), the startup is addressing the labor-intensive challenges of the mushroom industry with cutting-edge robotic solutions. The financing round also […]
BC Innovation Center Invests $2.6M to Combat Wildfires with Sustainable Forest Residue Solutions
In 2023, Canada experienced its worst wildfire season on record, posing threats to lives and significantly increasing greenhouse gas emissions. During the high fire years of 2017, 2018 and 2021, B.C. wildfires alone emitted 150-200 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions. One of the strategies to reduce the intensity of wildfires is tree thinning, […]
Skylight Calendar Lands in Canada for Seamless Family Organization
Just in time for holiday gifting, San Francisco’s Skylight has announced the availability of the Skylight Calendar in Canada. The interactive smart family calendar helps keep the whole household organized, with schedules, chore charts, meal planning, and customizable to-do lists all in one place. Starting at $399 CAD, the Skylight Calendar comes in a 15-inch touchscreen […]