Vancouver-based legaltech Clio has pledged $3 million to the University of British Columbia’s Sauder School of Business to support entrepreneurship and innovation. The donation, one of the largest contributions to UBC Sauder’s Powerhouse Project, will help create a dedicated space for students, faculty, and industry leaders to collaborate on new ventures. The space will also […]
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Vancouver Firms MyFO and Quandri Recognized by CIX Startup Awards
This year’s recipients of the CIX Startup Awards, a showcase of Canada’s rising stars selected by North American investors, have been revealed. The CIX Selection Committee, comprising over 100 investors and experts, evaluated submissions based on six criteria: Business Model, Quality of Product and Service Offering, Innovation, Market Opportunity, Depth of Management, and D.E.I. of […]
Vancouver Startup Sagehood Gains Momentum with AI-Driven Investment Platform
Navigating the stock market is tough. Constant market volatility, endless news cycles, fragmented tools, and complex decisions leave many investors overwhelmed and uncertain. A recent Federal Reserve Board study highlights how information overload can impair investors’ decision-making, leading to poor investment choices—a problem Vancouver startup Sagehood aims to solve. Sagehood simplifies investing with AI-driven insights […]
$3M in Funding Available for B.C. Energy Innovation
The B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) has launched the Call for Energy Storage Innovation, a strategic partnership with BC Hydro aimed at advancing scalable energy storage solutions and grid innovations across the province. The initiative offers up to $3 million in non-dilutive funding for projects that accelerate the commercialization of clean energy technologies. “We have partnered with […]
Aspect Biosystems Secures $115M to Revolutionize Regenerative Medicine
Vancouver-based Aspect Biosystems has raised an impressive USD $115 million in Series B funding, signaling a major step forward in the development of bioprinted tissue therapeutics. The financing round was led by Dimension, a life sciences and technology-focused investment firm, with participation from new and returning investors including Novo Nordisk, Radical Ventures, InBC, and others. […]
Vancouver Fintech Launches AI App to Help Canadians Manage Money, Build Credit
Spring Financial today launched an artificially intelligent financial technology tool for Canadians. The new app, dubbed Bloom, is the first fintech AI tool in Canada that enables users to ask questions specific to their financial situation and receive personalized insights that simplify planning, according to a statement from Vancouver-born Spring. The Bloom app (not to […]
Defence Training Innovator RaceRocks Recognized for Corporate Excellence
Imagine training for intense situations in a helicopter cockpit, ship’s hold, or aircraft cabin—without even having to go outside. RaceRocks 3D is empowering Canadian defence and aerospace clients to be at their best with immersive training and innovative data analytics. Named after an ecological reserve in the Strait of Juan de Fuca near the company’s headquarters […]
A.I. Travel App Pilots Way Around Obstacles Toward ‘Startup of the Year’
Pilot, born from founder Connor Wilson’s contemplative ATV ride on a Greek mountain in 2019, was initially registered as HappyHour. The nascent company originally planned to tackle social connection through a Personal Relationship Management tool. However, this idea was soon dismissed as too mechanical for authentic social engagement. Wilson’s resolve saw him join NEXT Canada, […]
Technology Impact Award Finalist DarkVision Shines a Light on Critical Industrial Assets
Industrial assets comprise a critical part of what makes modern living possible. A North Vancouver-based upstart is aiming to modernize “the way industrial asset integrity is evaluated and visualized by creating highly differentiated imaging technologies.” DarkVision posits that, as societal standards for reliability and safety continue to rise, engineers and asset owners need higher fidelity […]
Apera Innovates Intelligence for Robotics, Bringing ‘4D Vision’ to Automated Manufacturing
A Vancouver company advancing intelligence in robotics is competing for “Company of the Year – Growth” at this year’s Technology Impact Awards powered by the BC Tech Association. Apera AI was founded in 2017 by Sina Afrooze and Armin Khatoonabadi. Afrooze, who serves his company as chief executive officer, is an expert in the deep […]