Technology remains Victoria’s top industry, powering regional economic impact to the tune of $8 Billion across nearly 1,200 tech firms and over 20,000 workers. Which is exactly why the VIATEC Awards are back yet again. Returning for their 23rd year, the VIATEC Awards annually celebrate Victoria’s bustling technology sector. At the VIATEC Spring Social event […]
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BC Startups Leverage Latest in Solar Tech
Last year, we reported on six startups based in British Columbia involved in solar technology or innovation. These startups included Vancouver’s Nexii Building Solutions, Burnaby’s Hedgehog Technologies, and Daanaa Resolution, a hatchling of UBC’s Accelerator Ventures. In 2023, regional firms continue to use cutting-edge solar advancements in innovative ways to push the boundaries of what […]
Canadian Coast Guard to Manage Water Vessels in BC Using Victoria Tech
A Victoria technology upstart is making waves as it arms the Canadian Coast Guard with innovative technology designed to track and monitor the issue of abandoned boats across British Columbia waters. Barnacle Systems has developed a solution, “Rapid Deploy” devices, to combat this rising environmental and navigational hazard. These devices, positioned on identified vessels, grant […]
Audette, Certn, & MarineLabs Among Recipients of Victoria Tech Community Awards
The Victoria Tech Community Awards were awarded last night in Carson Hall at the Victoria Conference Centre. After reviewing an incredible 187 nominations, 59 finalists from 47 companies were honored across ten award categories. Certn was named Anchor Company of the Year (30+ employees). A leader in background screening solutions, Certn secured a USD $50 million […]
Two BC Startups Partner on World-First Pilot Project for Military
VoltSafe is preparing to embark on a pilot project with a major defence partner. In a true show of British Columbia collaboration, the Vancouver-based electric charging startup is partnering with Victoria-based Barnacle Systems—which designs and manufactures marine electronics for marine industries and military fleets—to do so. According to a statement from the companies, this project will […]