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 […]
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Clio Appoints Luke Slan as General Manager for Canada
Legaltech leader Clio has named Luke Slan as General Manager, Canada, reinforcing its commitment to expanding its footprint in its home market. In his new role, Slan will lead Clio’s Canadian operations, driving growth and innovation tailored to the country’s legal industry. The appointment comes as Clio strengthens its cross-functional teams, including product and engineering, […]
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 […]
Sick of the Swab? Light AI Tech Enables Your Smartphone to Diagnose Strep Throat
Over half a billion people per year are infected by Streptococcus A worldwide, and it currently kills as many children as malaria does. And there’s another issue: antibiotics are often over-prescribed. This leads to microbial resistance to the drugs, which the World Health Organization identifies as a top-five global health threat. A company based out […]
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 […]
Rogers Expands 5G and 911 Access Along BC’s Highway 16
Rogers announced the activation of five new cellular towers along British Columbia’s Highway 16, delivering enhanced 911 access for all travelers and 5G wireless coverage for Rogers customers. The milestone marks substantial completion of the project, with nine of the planned 11 towers now operational. The initiative provides 166 kilometers of 5G coverage, significantly narrowing […]
Canadians Share Top 2024 Moments on Rogers 5G Network
As 2024 draws to a close, Rogers has revealed the year’s most shared moments on its 5G network, showcasing how Canadians came together virtually to celebrate concerts, sports, and rare celestial events. The top 10 moments generated nearly 100 million megabytes of data, reflecting the growing demand for seamless connectivity. “As Canada’s largest and most […]
Okanagan City the First in Canada to Launch Power-Optimizing TELUS SmartEnergy Pilot
A couple of months ago, we reported on an initiative from TELUS that aims to help customers save on energy bills. The launch from TELUS, SmartEnergy, is a tech-forward approach to reducing bills and one’s environmental footprint, according to the company. “With SmartEnergy, our goal is to empower Canadians with the best technology, devices, and […]