There is currently a “remarkable expansion within the technology sector” of British Columbia, suggests a new report from Invest Vancouver, that is “driving economic development in the Metro Vancouver region.” Invest Vancouver takes this position in its “Metro Vancouver Region’s High-tech Engine” report based on the fact that “employment in multiple technology industries is outpacing […]
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Seven Ways to Accelerate Your Startup in Vancouver
Metro Vancouver’s economic development agency recently released a reporting profiling the innovation ecosystem of the region. In the report, Invest Vancouver identified more than a dozen accelerator-style organizations operating in the broader Vancouver area. The report defines an Accelerator as organization that “offers programs to give developing companies access to mentorship, investors, and other support […]
Upcoming Tech Events in Vancouver You Won’t Want to Miss
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 […]
Three Big Problems with Vancouver’s Life Sciences Industry — And How to Fix Them
Metro Vancouver, a hub of scientific innovation and research, continues making waves in the global life sciences industry. In fact, BC is Canada’s fastest-growing life sciences sector, employing roughly 20,000 people at over 2,000 companies. With advancements in vaccine technology, cancer treatment, gene editing, and antibody discovery, the region has positioned itself at the forefront […]
Invest Vancouver Report Roadmaps BC Life Sciences Trajectory Toward Global Prominence
Metro Vancouver, a hub of scientific innovation and research, continues making waves in the global life sciences industry. In fact, BC is Canada’s fastest-growing life sciences sector, employing roughly 20,000 people at over 2,000 companies. With advancements in vaccine technology, cancer treatment, gene editing, and antibody discovery, the region has positioned itself at the forefront […]
Nonprofit Launches Year-Long Study of BC’s Vibrant Life Sciences Sector
According to research from Invest Vancouver, the Metro Vancouver region is producing world-leading science in lipid nanoparticles, antibodies, genomics, and more. Vancouver is Canada’s top life sciences startup ecosystem, and one of the top in North America, IV’s analysis shows. It’s also rapidly growing. “BC is home to the fastest-growing life sciences sector in the […]
VEF Panel, Workshop on ‘Future of Transportation’ with Local Clean-Tech Startups
On the evening of June 28, public and private sector organizations will gather to celebrate the clean transportation industry in the Vancouver area. The Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum is hosting the “Future of Transportation” at the Vancouver Convention Centre. This interactive technology workshop, reception, and panel aims to spotlight local innovations to reduce emissions and reimagine regional […]
Invest Vancouver Launches New Cloud Workforce Development Initiative With Amazon Web Services
Today Invest Vancouver announced a new high tech workforce development initiative in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to prepare thousands of B.C. residents for well-paying jobs in the region’s growing tech sector. Metro Vancouver will be the first region in Canada to introduce the regional training initiative that is based on a successful AWS […]