Vancouver’s Metaspectral has been selected to proceed to the semifinals of the XPRIZE Wildfire competition. XPRIZE Wildfire is a 4-year, $11 million competition incentivizing the innovation of firefighting technologies to mitigate destructive wildfires. The prize aims to transform current wildfire management approaches through the development of new technologies that can rapidly and accurately detect, characterize, […]
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Following Trial, B.C. Adopts Predictive Tech Platform Ahead of Wildfire Season
Wildfires, by definition, are a natural phenomenon and an integral component of healthy ecological cycles. But urbanization, shifting foresting practices, a rise in arson, and changes in climate patterns have all contributed to fires becoming a major focus of Canadian government bodies. British Columbia endures an average of nearly 1,500 wildfires per yer, based on […]
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, […]
Safe Software Co-CEOs: Using ‘Data For Good’ to Combat Future Wildfires
At the end of the summer, we saw the devastating impact of unprecedented wildfires–from Maui to Osoyoos to Kelowna. On the evening of August 8th, Maui experienced its deadliest fire in a century, killing over 115 people and burning 8.7 square kilometres in Lahaina. The recovery is still ongoing as the US government and humanitarian agencies continue to provide aid. […]
Rogers Brings World Leading Wildfire Detection and Prevention Technology to BC
Rogers Communications today announced it is investing in industry-leading wildfire detection and prevention technology as part of the company’s commitment to keeping Canadians and first responders safe. Rogers will use its national network combined with technology partnerships with SpaceX and Pano AI to help combat climate change-related events in communities across the country. Rogers is […]
TELUS Pollinator Fund Invests in Dryad: Accelerating Ultra-Early Wildfire Detection for Environmental Protection
TELUS Pollinator Fund for Good is making an equity investment into Series A financing of Dryad, a German startup that provides ultra-early wildfire detection. Dryad’s large-scale IoT networks and sensors can detect fires as early as their smoldering phase. This greatly reduces the risk of fires spreading out of control, and can help prevent the escalating costs […]
How AI And Drones Fight Wildfires Around The World
The next wildfires will be fought with the aid of technology, as artificial intelligence and internet-of-things devices help prevent, detect, fight fires, to ultimately assist in keeping people safe. Already, Natural Resources Canada shares vital satellite imagery with provincial teams to support firefighting efforts. San Diego Gas & Electric puts drones and AI to work […]
Technology Collaboration to Improve Wildfire Detection in BC
Wildfires have been known to devastate regions and communities throughout BC. Combatting wildfires costs Canada a lot of money, and so the government is investing $170 million over the next decade to establish a new wildfire monitoring satellite system. Contributing to this system is OroraTech, a Germany-based industry leader in space-based thermal intelligence with offices […]
Kamloops Startup Garners Funding, AI Innovation Award for ‘Forest Guardian’
During Small Business Month, Telus is shining a light on the hard work and optimism of local entrepreneurs who put everything on the line to create a better future. Each year, Telus supports a slew of regional businesses with funding, technology, and exposure. Through its annual #StandWithOwners program, Telus has invested a total of $7 […]
Après Equipment Puts Your Winter Gear on Beautiful Display with Air Dock
In Canada’s realm of seasonal extremes, wildfire season becomes to ski season faster than you can say “Pumpkin Spice Latte.” The country’s winter-obsessed have a new toy to test out this year: the Air Dock. No, it’s not from Apple. The Air Dock, a slickly engineered piece of hardware for skiers, hails from Après Equipment. […]