British Columbia has long punched above its weight in innovation—but heading into 2026, a new wave of homegrown startups is beginning to show real momentum. The companies on this list reflect where B.C.’s ecosystem is gaining strength: climate and energy technologies built for deployment, AI platforms focused on practical outcomes, and science-led ventures translating research […]
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British Columbia Leads Again: 19 Local Ventures Named to 2025 Foresight 50
Foresight Canada has unveiled its 5th annual Foresight 50, celebrating the nation’s most investible cleantech companies. This year’s list, the 2025 edition, underscores the continued strength of British Columbia’s innovation economy—19 of the 50 honourees hail from the province. With global climate urgency rising, B.C.’s ventures continue to set the standard for scalable, sustainable solutions. […]
BC Tech Honours Province’s Innovators at 2025 Technology Impact Awards
The BC Tech Association celebrated the best of British Columbia’s innovation economy tonight at the 2025 Technology Impact Awards (TIAs), held at Parq Vancouver. The annual gala, now in its 31st year, recognized ten standout companies driving the province’s technology growth, culture, and global impact. Clio, the Burnaby-based legaltech unicorn, took home Gamechanger | Deal […]
BC Tech Names Top 3 Startup Finalists
FireSwarm, Glüxkind, and Insporos have been named the top three finalists for BC Tech Association’s Company of the Year – Startup Award, following a live pitch showdown in Vancouver. Hosted at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP’s downtown offices on September 24, ten shortlisted startups pitched their ideas to a panel of industry judges. The three […]
BC Tech Unveils 2025 Technology Impact Award Finalists
BC Tech has announced 43 finalists across 10 categories for this year’s Technology Impact Awards (TIAs), spotlighting standout achievements in British Columbia’s growing tech sector. This year marks the debut of the Gamechanger – Deal of the Year award, celebrating five transformative transactions that collectively brought $3 billion in investment to the province. “These deals […]
Innovation UBC Prepares 17 Ventures for Investor Showcase at Robson Square
Innovation UBC is set to host its annual Investor Showcase on Tuesday, May 13, highlighting 17 emerging companies at the UBC Robson Square. This year’s event will spotlight a diverse range of ventures, industry sectors, and founders, all aiming to deliver solutions with real-world impact. Among the presenters are three alumni ventures — Incisive Ventures, […]
NVBC Finalist Insporos Inspires with Seed-Sorting Technology as Startup Gathers Trophies
After winning the first-ever Farmers Den pitch competition at the Pacific Agriculture Show in January, Insporos Technologies secured second place and $25,000 at the inaugural INNOVATEwest Conference in April, where the Grizzly Pursuit pitch competition saw 25 startups from across the country pitch to a roster of judges. Today, Insporos is a Top 10 Finalist […]