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Innovate BC

Integrated Marketplace Garners Capital from PacifiCan to Fuel A.I. Tech in B.C.

May 28, 2025 by Knowlton Thomas Leave a Comment

The federal government recently announced that it is investing nearly $2 million into the Integrated Marketplace to fuel AI-powered innovation. “Using AI to drive and accelerate productivity through robust investments in innovative companies is critical in this moment of crisis,” believes Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation. “With this investment, PacifiCan is […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Innovate BC, Integrated Marketplace, PacifiCan

B.C. Invests $1.5M in Innovation Pilots Across 12 Companies

February 5, 2025 by Techcouver Newsdesk Leave a Comment

British Columbia is investing $1.5 million in 12 local technology companies through the BC Fast Pilot program, a joint initiative by Innovate BC and the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP). The funding will support pilot projects in areas such as wildfire management, critical minerals, water treatment, artificial intelligence, clean […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Innovate BC, NRC IRAP

Innovate BC Names Elizabeth Dutton as Chief Operating Officer

January 31, 2025 by Techcouver Newsdesk Leave a Comment

Innovate BC has appointed Elizabeth Dutton as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), tasking her with spearheading operational growth and fostering a high-performance team to support the province’s innovation ecosystem. Dutton brings over a decade of executive leadership experience, with a strong track record of driving growth in Canada’s technology sector. Prior to joining Innovate […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Innovate BC

Organizations Driving Growth in BC’s Thriving Tech Sector

January 22, 2025 by Darian Kovacs Leave a Comment

British Columbia’s tech ecosystem is thriving, thanks to the efforts of two major organizations: BC Tech and Innovate BC. Both play pivotal roles in supporting and accelerating the growth of tech companies across the province. But how do these two organizations compare? Let’s take a closer look. BC Tech’s Member Driven Misson BC Tech has […]

Filed Under: Thought Leaders Tagged With: BC Tech Association, Innovate BC

Shift Coastal Brings Advanced Marine Tech to Gitxaala Nation for Three-Phase Project

December 17, 2024 by Knowlton Thomas Leave a Comment

Gitxaala Environmental Services been awarded nearly half of a million dollars in funding, a recent announcement revealed. The capital is earmarked to support a multi-phase project from Gitxaala, run by the northern coastal Gitxaała Nation, aimed at enhancing environmental monitoring processes in-port and terminal settings to improve operational efficiency and reduce environmental impact. The funding […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Gitxaala, Innovate BC

Innovate BC Awards $1.5M to Advance Cutting-Edge R&D Projects

November 29, 2024 by Robert Lewis Leave a Comment

Innovate BC has announced the allocation of $1.5 million through its Ignite program to support five British Columbia-based research and development projects. These initiatives aim to address priority challenges in industries such as healthcare, mining, and environmental sustainability, fostering competitiveness and job creation across the province. The Ignite program accelerates the commercialization of solutions in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Geno10X Biosciences, Innovate BC, Rockburst Technologies, Viridis Research

New Ventures BC Announces Top 10 for 2024 Competition

September 4, 2024 by Robert Lewis Leave a Comment

New Ventures BC has announced the Top 10 companies of this year’s startup competition. The New Ventures BC Competition started in 2000 under the direction of Wal van Lierop, to encourage innovation in BC’s tech sector. This year $250,000 in cash and prizes are at stake, with the winner taking home a $110K prize package. In alphabetical […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CereCura Nanotherapeutics, Fibernx Technologies, FIBR.BIO, Innovate BC, Insporos Technologies, New Ventures BC, skiKrumb, SkyAcres, Timezyx, Tree Track Intelligence, VulcanX Energy, yPilot

B.C. Farmers Supported in Adopting Tech to Boost Productivity and Tackle Labour Shortages

August 21, 2024 by Techcouver Newsdesk Leave a Comment

Thanks to Innovate BC farmers are getting help with adopting new labour-saving technologies that will enhance their profitability, productivity and efficiency, while helping to improve food security in the province. Farmers can apply now for the B.C. On-Farm Technology Adoption Program, with up to $2 million available from the governments of Canada and British Columbia […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Innovate BC

YVR Unveils Self-Driving Robotic Pods to Enhance Accessibility for All Travelers

July 26, 2024 by Robert Lewis Leave a Comment

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is currently testing new self-driving robotic pods designed to assist passengers with varying mobility and guidance needs. Developed in collaboration with Vancouver-based A&K Robotics, this project aims to support the accessibility and inclusivity goals of both YVR and the Province of British Columbia. The Cruz mobility pods utilize an intelligent navigation […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: A&K Robotics, Innovate BC

‘Acceleration Stack’ Prepares to Supercharge Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Okanagan

July 16, 2024 by Knowlton Thomas Leave a Comment

It’s going to be a busy fall for entrepreneurs in the Okanagan. Last month, we reported on Accelerate Okanagan performing an overdue analysis of the region’s technology sector. Understanding the tech sector’s contribution to the Okanagan’s economy will help amplify the expertise and growth opportunities, according to AO, which the organization says is critical in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Accelerate Okanagan, Innovate BC

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