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. Since then, the organization has supported 2,360 startups, who have created 3,720+ jobs and have raised $302 million in financing. Who […]
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9 Vancouver Startups To Check Out At Collision
This year’s Collision is set to be an interesting one, illuminated against a backdrop of controversy and hype. Is the “Olympics of Tech,” as Politico has put it, waving goodbye to Toronto? For now, Collision is staying put, with plans to return for 2024. Still, the tension stirred by a possible move—further electrified by other factors […]
BC Startups Compete for Glory and Cash
The 23rd annual New Ventures BC Competition presented by Innovate BC is well underway. New Ventures BC is giving away $250,000 in non-dilutive cash and prizes to promising tech ventures based inside the province. Beyond the top three Innovate BC prizes, there are additional industry-specific prizes to be won. An initial batch of nearly 200 startups […]
Leasey Uses AI to Transform Property Management for Landlords
Among the vibrant tech-scape of Vancouver, Leasey is a budding platform using AI to give time back to property managers and landlords. Leasey aspires to relieve the challenges of an overburdened property market, where supply struggles to meet surging demand, and labour shortages and staff turnover add further trouble. With a blend of automation and […]