Vancouver-based Apply Digital has acquired marketing technology agency Ragnarok, strengthening its customer engagement and data-driven marketing capabilities. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 2016 by Chris Coghlan and Gautam Lohia, Apply Digital is a digital agency that designs, builds, and manages smart digital products to help brands accelerate time-to-market and drive […]
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MDA Space Secures $1.1 Billion Contract for Globalstar’s Next-Gen LEO Constellation
Richmond’s MDA Space has been selected as the prime contractor for Globalstar’s next-generation low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, securing a definitive contract valued at approximately $1.1 billion. Under the agreement, MDA Space will manufacture more than 50 MDA AURORA™ software-defined digital satellites for Globalstar, a major satellite operator providing mobile satellite services worldwide. “We […]
Novarc, Miller Electric Partner to Advance AI-Powered Welding
North Vancouver-based Novarc Technologies has entered a strategic partnership with Miller Electric Mfg. LLC to revolutionize welding automation through artificial intelligence (AI). The collaboration aims to introduce next-generation AI-powered welding solutions designed to enhance productivity, address labor shortages, and improve precision in industries such as shipbuilding, heavy equipment manufacturing, and construction. As part of Miller’s […]
Clio Donates $3 Million to UBC Sauder’s Powerhouse Project
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 […]
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 […]