Victoria’s Innovation, Advanced Technology, and Entrepreneurship Council this week unveiled the recipients of its first-ever BOOST program. The organization supports the regional ecosystem in a number of ways, such as the iconic annual VIATEC Awards. VIATEC’s new BOOST initiative is designed to help Greater Victoria’s tech companies grow faster and stronger. Technology is Victoria’s top […]
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BC Women-Led Businesses Win Big With Mastercard X Pier Five Fund
Pier Five announced the ten recipients of their Mastercard x Pier Five Small Business Fund yesterday and two women-owned B.C. small businesses received cheques. Created in 2022, the Mastercard x Pier Five Small Business Fund provides ten women-owned businesses with $10,000 in funding each. The recipients can use the capital to help grow and scale […]
RetreatsAndVenues Wins 2023 New Ventures BC Competition
North Vancouver’s RetreatsAndVenues has won the top prize in the 2023 New Ventures BC Competition, presented by Innovate BC. The innovative platform that’s revolutionizing the corporate retreat and offsite venue booking experience outlasted 203 other startups en route to earning $110,000 and the title of the province’s top startup. Founded by Cory Sivell, Mike Tan, and Matt […]
10 Startups That Are Driving Transformational Change Across Climate, Human Health and Social Impact
For the first time this year, Entrepreneurship Immersion Week 2023 will be hosting a regional ecosystem startup pitch event featuring companies across our province who are creating transformative solutions in climate, human health and social impact. The Regional Ecosystem Showcase will feature 10 companies across the province who’ve proven market traction and are ready to […]
Vancouver’s No Story Lost Takes Home Top Prize At Tiny Summit
Tiny Summit is an opportunity for a select group of entrepreneurial University of Victoria Gustavson School of Business alumni to compete for up to $24,000 in funding prize money. Sponsored by Victoria’s Tiny, the summit’s competition is for startups five years and younger that are looking to scale their business and reach their next milestone. […]
Audette, Certn, & MarineLabs Among Recipients of Victoria Tech Community Awards
The Victoria Tech Community Awards were awarded last night in Carson Hall at the Victoria Conference Centre. After reviewing an incredible 187 nominations, 59 finalists from 47 companies were honored across ten award categories. Certn was named Anchor Company of the Year (30+ employees). A leader in background screening solutions, Certn secured a USD $50 million […]