Since its inception in 1974, International Submarine Engineering (ISE) not only introduced the first remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) and autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) systems to the market, but has become the standard bearer for innovation in subsea robotics systems for commercial, scientific, and military clients. ISE’s founder James McFarlane passed away on November 1st, […]
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Expert Wisdom on the State of Tech in BC
Vancouver is one of the hottest technology hubs in North America. With so much news, data, and events to cover across the city and province, Techcouver leans on professionals in the field to help keep our audience properly informed and up-to-date. In our first Expert Wisdom edition for Techcouver, we look at innovation in the restaurant industry, […]
TELUS Launches Social Media Contest For West Loving Canadians
TELUS has launched a social media contest encouraging Western Canadians to embrace their love for the place they call home. From April 11th until May 12th, Western Canadians can share what they love most about the West – whether it’s through a scenic photo, video, or written note – on their Facebook or Instagram profile, with the […]
Victoria’s Sepura Home to Revolutionize Food Waste Separation in North America
Victoria’s Sepura Home, creator of the first sustainable food waste separation device, has raised a $3.7 million seed financing round led by premium kitchen water place brand, BLANCO. Sepura has revolutionized the standard garbage disposal system commonly found in households, transforming the way food waste is managed. By seamlessly connecting to the plumbing under the […]
Eigen Fitness Obliterates Kickstarter Goal for Wearable AI Gym Tech
In November, we reported on an emerging startup in Vancouver’s fitness industry, conceived by Zach Higgins and Connor Holowachuk, who met through the League of Innovators’ youth-focused Labs program. Under the brand Eigen Fitness, Higgins and Holowachuk have been developing a new tech product called Nodes, which are coin-sized wearables that empower gym goers “to progress as fast as […]
MintList, QUIL, and VodaSafe Are Finalists At The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch
The Forum is a Canadian charity that mentors, educates and empowers women entrepreneurs. For 20 years they’ve been supporting businesses big and small. Now in its 7th year, The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch is a program that helps women entrepreneurs navigate and fast track their funding journey. Addressing the barrier of access to capital, The Forum Pitch gives […]
Absolute Software Restructures Workforce, Sheds Office Space to Lower Expenses
Absolute Software spent most of 2022 expanding. After acquiring Seattle’s NetMotion Software in 2021 for US$340 million, the Vancouver-born tech firm made “significant” investments in building out its European infrastructure with the opening of a dedicated data centre. Recently however the BC company has been compelled to restructure its workforce, which involves the elimination of […]
ENVO Targets Different Demographic with Sleekest E-Bike Yet
Building on last year’s launch of the utilitarian Flex comes ENVO Drive Systems’ latest electric bicycle, the Stax. Unlike the utility-focused Flex, the ENVO Stax is “designed to provide riders with a natural and familiar riding experience akin to that of a traditional bicycle,” according to the Burnaby-based company. Weighing in at just over 40 […]
This Clean Energy Startup is Having a Moment in 2023
To build Canada’s clean economy, “Budget 2023” makes transformative investments. This includes significant measures that aim to deliver cleaner and more affordable energy, support investments in communities, and create well-paying jobs throughout the province. Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, this week highlighted Budget 2023’s investments in building a clean economy while visiting Moment […]
Sarcomere Dynamics Replicates Human Hand with Industrial-Use Robot
A hardware technology startup outside of Vancouver is aiming to replicate human-level functionality in a robotic hand. “We are bringing to market a near-human robotic hand for system integrators and manufacturers, who are dissatisfied with heavy, bulky, expensive, and low-dexterity end-effectors,” states Sarcomere Dynamics, founded in Abbotsford. Using proprietary actuator technology, “we can provide our […]