British Columbia’s tech ecosystem is thriving, thanks to the efforts of two major organizations: BC Tech and Innovate BC. Both play pivotal roles in supporting and accelerating the growth of tech companies across the province. But how do these two organizations compare? Let’s take a closer look. BC Tech’s Member Driven Misson BC Tech has […]
BC Tech Association
BC Tech is the largest member-led technology non-profit in British Columbia, and we’re dedicated to turning startups and scaleups into the anchor companies of tomorrow. Our work supports members to grow and diversify their talent pool, acquire new customers, access capital and accelerate their scaleup journey. Technology is a key industry for BC’s future and builds resiliency in every industry. Today, every company is a tech company. Join now.
BC’s Tech Adoption Gap: Traditional Industries Lag Behind
At a recent event BC Tech asked our members who sell products, solutions and services into non-tech businesses which industry is most advanced in its adoption of technology. Unsurprisingly, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate led the way, but it was good to see Manufacturing, Construction & Transportation as fast followers. This aligns with what we […]
Demystifying AI: How BC Tech Members Are Finding Real-World Applications for AI
In a 2023 paper McKinsey estimated that 75% of the overall economic impact from generative AI would come in 4 areas: customer operations, marketing and sales, software engineering, and research and development. But for many companies it is hard to know where to start. At a recent event BC Took took a poll of members […]
EV Innovator 7Gen Vies for ‘Climate Leader’ Title at This Year’s Technology Impact Awards
7Gen simplifies the deployment of electric medium and heavy-duty trucks, buses, and vans with a solution that integrates everything needed for the transition to clean-tech. Given the wide array of organizations entering this transition, 7Gen’s clients span a broad spectrum. The list includes IKEA, that iconic brand established in Älmhult, Småland in July of 1943 […]
TIA Finalist Invinity Energy Scales Up in Scotland with Bigger, Better Battery Facility
Invinity Energy Systems is currently up for “Company of the Year – Scale” at this year’s Technology Impact Awards. But the upstart’s attention is elsewhere—in another country, in fact. That’s because Invinity recently expanded its manufacturing capabilities with the opening of a new facility in Scotland. The new facility, located in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, is […]
2024 Technology Impact Awards: Winners Announced on October 23rd at Parq Vancouver
Mark your calendar and get your tickets now. BC Tech will reveal the winners of the 2024 Technology Impact Awards (TIAs) at Parq Vancouver on October 23rd. Join BC’s tech community for a night of celebration as we recognize significant organizations who are making an impact in the tech industry. BC Tech announced the 38 […]
BC Tech Companies Struggle with Talent Shortage: New Report to Offer Solutions
At a recent event BC Tech took a poll of member experience with the current talent market in BC. The results showed that even in more challenging market conditions access to talent is the number one issue for tech companies. It isn’t surprising – tech is a people business and we are only as good […]
Four New Inductees Were Added This Year to BC Tech’s Innovators Hall of Fame
Boris Wertz and Ray Walia were among those inducted to BC Tech’s Innovators Hall of Fame this week, joining a club of more than 50 distinguished pioneers within the province’s ecosystem. The BC Innovators Hall of Fame recognizes the role of innovation to BC’s economy by spotlighting leaders who have left a legacy on the […]
BC Tech Unveils Finalists For 2024 Technology Impact Awards
The BC Tech Association has announced the finalists for the 2024 Technology Impact Awards. 38 finalists across 9 Technology Impact Award (TIAs) categories who achieved exceptional success in the past year. “The Technology Impact Awards recognize the very best companies in BC and the accomplishments of the leaders and teams in the BC economy’s fastest growing […]
Government of Canada Invests $14M To Drive Innovation and Economic Growth in Vancouver
Vancouver is brimming with the talent and industry-leading ideas to meet global demand for Canadian products and services. That is why the Government of Canada is making strategic investments in projects that are helping scale-up local businesses to develop and market new technologies. Today, the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan) announced almost $14 million in PacifiCan […]