There is a new energy to events this year. While some major events such as Dreamforce returned last year, many annual events have waited until 2023 to once again go live and in-person since pre-Pandemic. It feels like we are almost back into the full swing of things, with regular events being hosted online and […]
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Innovate BC is Igniting Innovation with $300,000 R&D Grant
Applications are now open for Innovate BC’s Ignite program, which awards up to $300,000 to fund B.C.-based research and development projects that are creating game-changing innovations in the areas of natural resources, engineering and applied sciences. The funding is awarded to teams of academia and industry who come together to solve a significant challenge that […]
New Ventures BC Announces 2023 Competition Round 2 Finalists
The New Ventures BC Competition, presented by Innovate BC, is in full swing and today they announced the companies that will be moving on to Round 2 of their 23rd annual startup competition. New Ventures BC is giving away over $250,000 in non-dilutive cash and prizes to the most promising tech ventures across the province. Beyond the […]
ThisFish Sees Ocean-Sized Opportunity for TallyVision Tech in Seafood Sector
Vancouver startup ThisFish will be presenting their technology in the seafood processing sector at Seafood Expo North America, which takes place in Boston on March 12th through 14th. The tech, dubbed TallyVision, combines the latest in cutting-edge camera and computer vision technology to enable automated, continuous inspection of fish quality. “Quality control typically involves selecting […]
Innovate BC and NRC IRAP Invest In B.C. Businesses Through BC Fast Pilot Program
Innovate BC and the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) are providing a combined total of $2 million in research and development funding to help 14 companies pilot their technologies and create new jobs across B.C. The program helps small and medium sized businesses design, build, and operate a pilot plant […]
TAP Network Highlights BC’s Diversity in Tech with Latest Report
Tech and People Network this week announced the release of their “2022 Diversity in Tech Dashboard,” which reports year-over-year progress on the “representation of equity-deserving groups” in Canada’s tech sector. For the first time since measurement began three years ago, the annual report shows increases in representation, says Vancouver-based TAP Network, a non-profit association for People and […]
Innovate BC Awards $2.3 Million to B.C. R&D Projects
Last week at an awards ceremony in Vancouver, Innovate BC awarded $2,325,000 to eight B.C. research and development projects that are creating game-changing innovations that are improving lives for British Columbians. Specifically, this year’s funding, through Innovate BC’s Ignite program, is accelerating the commercialization of biotech, cleantech, mining, agriculture, and forestry projects. “Innovation in is […]
New Ventures BC Announces Top 25 For 2022 Competition
The 22nd annual New Ventures BC Competition, presented by Innovate BC, has determined their Top 25 startup ventures. Earlier this month they narrowed the field, naming the 15 companies that would advance directly into Round 3 as well as 27 ventures that were selected to pitch in Round 2.5. Today they announced the ten ventures from […]
New Ventures BC Narrows Field for 2022 Startup Competition
The 22nd annual New Ventures BC Competition presented by Innovate BC is well underway. New Ventures BC is giving away over $250,000 in non-dilutive cash and prizes to the most promising tech ventures across the province. Beyond the top three Innovate BC prizes, there are industry specific prizes and a prize for the top regional startup. […]
Innovate BC Now Accepting Applications for $300,000 R&D Grant
Applications are open for the Innovate BC Ignite program. The Ignite program funds B.C.-based innovation projects in the areas of natural resources, applied science and engineering. Up to $300,000is available to fund B.C.-based innovation projects that could help benefit people in the areas of natural resources, engineering and applied science. The funding is awarded to […]