Novarc Technologies announced the launch of an AI-powered system that brings both vision and real-time adaptation to articulated robotic and mechanized welding. The system, dubbed NovAI, takes guesswork out of welding as real-time AI adjustments ensure consistent high-quality welds. The North Vancouver-based full-stack AI robotics company made the announcement at Automate 2025, North America’s premier […]
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BC Startups Join Google’s Global Fight for Nature
The natural world is in crisis — and the economic consequences are profound. Without immediate action, more than half of global GDP is at risk due to the accelerating decline of ecosystems worldwide. In response, Google is harnessing its technology and platforms to help monitor, protect, and restore the planet. Tools like Earth Engine for […]
Jane Software Wins Stevie Award for Customer Service Excellence
Jane Software, the Vancouver-headquartered practice management platform for health and wellness professionals, has been recognized with a Bronze Stevie Award for Customer Service Department of the Year in the Computer Software category (100 or more employees). The accolade was presented at the 19th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Marc Dyer, Vice President […]
Svante Advances Its Carbon Capture Collaboration with Mercer to Next Stage
A Burnaby-born company is advancing its clean technology in Alberta. Svante Technologies, which specializes in carbon capture, this week revealed progress in its project with Mercer International, a global producer of forest products such as pulp, lumber, and timber. The collaboration is now at the Front-end Engineering and Design Phase 2, or FEL-2, according to […]
UniUni Taps into GSR’s Robotic Sortation Tech Stack to Boost Last-Mile Logistics
UniUni has established a strategic partnership with Global Robotics Services, the firms announced this week. Richmond-based UniUni, a fast-growing last-mile logistics provider, will integrate GRS’s state-of-the-art robotic sortation solutions in a bid to “achieve significant operational improvement.” “Collaboration between industry leaders is essential to drive innovation, efficiency, and customer satisfaction in last-mile delivery,” posits Jan […]
Innovation UBC Prepares 17 Ventures for Investor Showcase at Robson Square
Innovation UBC is set to host its annual Investor Showcase on Tuesday, May 13, highlighting 17 emerging companies at the UBC Robson Square. This year’s event will spotlight a diverse range of ventures, industry sectors, and founders, all aiming to deliver solutions with real-world impact. Among the presenters are three alumni ventures — Incisive Ventures, […]
7Gen Secures Capital to Scale Up Its Electric Vehicle Fleet Across Canada
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 electric. The B.C. cleantech’s toolkit features custom charging infrastructure, intelligent fleet management, and even financing options. This month, the Vancouver innovator revealed a partnership with London’s Zenobē, an electric vehicle fleet […]
Reusables Raises $3.6M to Scale Smart Reuse System Across North America
Vancouver’s Reusables today announced its oversubscribed $3.6M seed round, co-led by StandUp Ventures and Amplify Capital, with participation from Sandpiper Ventures and Emend Vision Fund. The funding will accelerate the company’s expansion of hardware-enabled SaaS solutions for the circular economy, strengthening its position as the most scalable and effective reuse system on the market. Founded by […]
UniUni, Shipium Deliver Logistics Tech Stack to E-Commerce Brands in Canada
UniUni this week announced a partnership with Shipium, a shipping technology platform for e-commerce brands. The collaboration allows brands to access UniUni’s services through Shipium’s centralized carrier network, according to a statement from the firms. By joining Shipium’s carrier network and integrating last-mile delivery solutions into Shipium’s cloud-based platform provides, UniUni expands access to end-to-end […]
Photonic Selected for DARPA Quantum Benchmarking Initiative
Coquitlam’s Photonic has been selected to participate in Stage A of the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI), the company announced this week. The global program aims to rigorously assess whether any quantum computing technology can deliver “utility-scale” performance—meaning the computational value outweighs its cost—by 2033. Participants must present a […]