Vancouver’s SenseNet, a global leader in early wildfire detection technology, announced today that they are partnering with Rogers to introduce wildfire detection to 10 communities as part of their commitment to keeping Canadians and first responders safe. The partnership will see SenseNet’s AI technology roll out in communities across the country, starting in Alberta and […]
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Lumen5 Releases AI-Powered Voiceover Tech for Content Marketers Across Canada
Many of us who are dabbling with artificial intelligence are leveraging the technology primarily in two ways: text and image (and, increasingly, video as the quality evolves). One area of A.I. that is a little more niche to most—but surprisingly powerful already—is voice. AI-generated voices are advanced enough today that famous artists like Drake and […]
General Fusion Secures $20M to Advance Fusion Energy Technology
General Fusion has secured a $20 million investment from Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canada’s premier nuclear science and technology organization, and the Business Development Bank of Canada’s investment arm, BDC Capital. With these new dollars, the funding for their Lawson Machine 26 (LM26) program has reached $71 million since its launch in 2023. The financing […]
Boeing’s $61 Million Investment to Boost British Columbia’s Aerospace Sector
Boeing is investing $61 million to benefit two British Columbia aerospace enterprises and bolster Canadian economic growth. The investments are part of Boeing’s Industrial and Technological Benefits commitment to Canada for its selection of Boeing’s P-8A Poseidon to fulfill its long-range multi-mission aircraft role. Boeing’s investment includes $13 million to support Parksville’s COTA Aviation, an […]
Novarc Delivers X-Ray Quality Welds with Zero Operator Intervention
North Vancouver’s Novarc Technologies has launched NovEye Autonomy (Gen2), a real-time vision processing system that delivers x-ray quality welds with zero operator intervention. NovEye Autonomy gets smarter as it continuously improves through a terabyte-scale library of welding videos, ensuring unmatched precision and reliability. Novarc is a full-stack robotics company specializing in the design and manufacturing […]
Clio Cracks Forbes’ Cloud 100 — During the List’s Most Competitive Year Ever
Following a historic round of funding, Burnaby-based legal-tech pioneer Clio has announced another milestone. The Canadian legal technology leader has this year been named to the Forbes’ 2024 Cloud 100 list for the first time. The Forbes Cloud 100 list is a definitive ranking of top private cloud companies around the globe, and to be […]
Debrand Expands U.S. Operations with New Textile Recycling Facility in Columbus, Ohio
Less than one year after opening their new HQ in Surrey, reverse logistics and textile recycling provider Debrand has opened their first U.S. facility in Columbus, Ohio. Columbus is home to the third largest concentration of fashion designers in the United States. This strategic location enhances the company’s capacity to meet the increasing demand for scalable […]
General Fusion Taps Victoria’s Motus Design to Help Build ‘World-Changing Technology’
New projects have been funded through British Columbia’s Integrated Marketplace. Delivered by Innovate BC, the program has been building a network of industry partners to identify challenges and implement technological solutions that help large-scale organizations increase competitiveness and improve health and safety. As part of the StrongerBC Economic Plan, the Integrated Marketplace Initiative kicked off […]
Apply Digital Acquires California’s Sisu to ‘Bolster Capabilities with Seasoned Expertise’
Apply Digital this week announced the acquisition of Sisu, a California-based digital agency. Founded in Vancouver in 2016 by Chris Coghlan and Gautam Lohia, Apply Digital describes itself as a global digital transformation partner for change agents, delivering modern services with end-to-end impact. “Sisu brings over 20 years of innovative design work for iconic global […]
Kardium Raises $143 Million for Innovative Atrial Fibrillation Treatment
Vancouver’s Kardium has raised a $143 million financing round led by existing investor Fidelity Management & Research Company. Kardium is the developer of the Globe Mapping and Ablation System for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. The new financing will allow Kardium to complete its PULSAR clinical study in order to obtain regulatory approvals for the Globe […]