For many skiers, a day on the mountain is all about freedom and fun—but for the team behind skiKrumb, it’s also about peace of mind. The Westbank-based startup has developed the first and only radio-based GPS tracking device purpose-built for ski resorts. Designed to function even without cell service, skiKrumb delivers live location updates every […]
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BC Tech Unveils 2025 Technology Impact Award Finalists
BC Tech has announced 43 finalists across 10 categories for this year’s Technology Impact Awards (TIAs), spotlighting standout achievements in British Columbia’s growing tech sector. This year marks the debut of the Gamechanger – Deal of the Year award, celebrating five transformative transactions that collectively brought $3 billion in investment to the province. “These deals […]
Web Summit Is More Than a Tech Event—It’s BC’s Big Opportunity
Later this month, Vancouver will host one of the world’s most influential technology conferences – Web Summit – marking a powerful moment for BC’s tech sector. For local companies, this is more than just a global event arriving on our doorstep. It’s a once-in-a-decade opportunity to accelerate growth, scale partnerships, and showcase BC as a […]
BC Tech Prepares Startups for Web Summit Pitch Success
With Web Summit 2025 fast approaching, the BC Tech Association is helping local startups get pitch-ready with a focused session on fundraising strategies and investor engagement. Titled Get Investor Ready: Top Tips for Web Summit, the one-hour webinar will take place on Tuesday, May 7th from 11am to 12pm. The event is part of BC […]
Final Call: Apply Now for the 2025 Technology Impact Awards
Time is running out to apply for one of BC’s most prestigious tech honours—the 2025 Technology Impact Awards (TIAs). Hosted by BC Tech, the TIAs celebrate the standout companies and individuals driving innovation and growth across the province’s thriving tech ecosystem. Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to apply across multiple award categories, including: Company of […]
Application Deadline Extended for the 2025 Technology Impact Awards
The BC Tech Association has extended the application deadline for the 2025 Technology Impact Awards (TIAs) due to strong interest. Originally set for March 31, applications will now be accepted until April 15, 2025, at 11:59pm. The TIAs recognize standout companies and individuals in BC’s tech ecosystem, celebrating achievements in innovation and growth. Businesses can […]
Nominations Open for BC Tech’s 2025 Technology Impact Awards
BC Tech has officially opened nominations for the 2025 Technology Impact Awards (TIAs), celebrating the province’s top technology companies across various categories. The Company of the Year Awards will recognize standout businesses at different stages of growth, including Startup, Growth, Scale, Anchor, and Ambition. The Gamechanger Awards will highlight excellence in areas such as Artificial […]
Organizations Driving Growth in BC’s Thriving Tech Sector
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’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 […]