The Ocean Startup Project has selected 60 idea and early stage ocean technology startups for the shortlist of the Ocean Startup Challenge. Up to $750,000 will be distributed to the winners, plus additional program benefits such as mentorship, networking, events, and workshops. “It is invigorating and exciting to review such cutting-edge ideas from new, early […]
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BC Tech Crowns Winners of 2022 Technology Impact Awards
Now in their 29th year, the Technology Impact Awards (TIAs) have never had more reasons to celebrate than they did last night at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Ambition was the theme of the 2022 TIAs and through the evening’s celebration 45 TIAs finalists across 12 categories were honoured. Staged before a sold-out crowd at the Vancouver Convention […]
Developers in BC Happiest Without Meetings, Report from Zenhub Shows
Zenhub recently released a report which it believes fills a new role in the software development industry. The Vancouver-based productivity management solution for software teams has released the 2022 Software Developer Happiness survey, focusing on the priorities, goals, and challenges of software developers. We’ve heard Canadian tech talent is sitting in the driver’s seat, but […]
Hedgehog Technologies To Optimize Microgrid-powered Communities
Microgrids are the backbone of energy independent communities. They can distribute renewable energy sources across a service area and offer more control capabilities than a traditional power grid. Communities are investing in microgrid projects for the benefits of efficient and reliable energy management. Burnaby-based electromechanical engineering firm Hedgehog Technologies has developed an innovative system called the Nimba […]
Vicinity Motor Corp. Starts Delivering Canada’s First Class 3 Electric Truck
With advance orders for the VMC 1200 far exceeding expectations, Aldergrove’s Vicinity Motor Corp. (TSXV:VMC and NAS:VEV) is ready to officially launch and begin deliveries of the first Class 3 electric truck to roll off the assembly line in Canada. The uniquely versatile VMC 1200 is designed to help the commercial transportation industry reduce costs, […]
InBC Open For Business, Investments To Support Clean, Inclusive Growth
Today InBC Investment Corp (InBC), the Province’s newest Crown corporation, declared itself open for business and launched its investment policy statement to guide investment decision-making. Developed through the StrongerBC Economic Plan, the Province is providing InBC with $500 million to invest in venture capital funds and growing companies that demonstrate a measurable impact in driving […]
Amazon Unveils Giant-Sized LEGO Model of The Post
What does more than 1 million square feet look like in LEGO®? Graeme Dymond – one of Canada’s only LEGO-certified master model builders – made a special visit to Vancouver to unveil a giant-sized LEGO model of one of the city’s most recognizable architectural landmarks: The Post. Graeme’s 12-cubic foot model will give a creative […]
BuildDirect Technologies Secures $3 Million, Adjusts Senior Management with New CEO
BuildDirect Technologies last month announced a non-brokered private placement which was been recently upsized through the closing of a second tranche, bringing total gross proceeds for the Vancouver-based company north of $3 million. The BC firm, which operates an online marketplace for buying and selling building materials, intends to use the net proceeds to continue to […]
Ballard Power Systems Establishes HQ, R&D in China to Meet Global Market Demand
Ballard Power Systems this month unveiled a global strategy with plans to deepen its manufacturing footprint in Europe, the United States and China to support market demand growth through 2030. “Our global manufacturing vision for 2030 is to have scaled ‘local for local’ manufacturing of leading fuel cell engines and components in our core regional […]
Smart Business Card Startup OVOU Wins 2022 New Ventures BC Competition
Tonight at an award ceremony in Vancouver, OVOU won first prize at the 22nd annual New Ventures BC Competition. Presented by Innovate BC, the competition brings together emerging BC startups who receive access to education, mentorship, and community while they compete for $250,000 available in cash and prizes. By tapping an OVOU card on any […]