The federal government is investing in British Columbia. Specifically, Canada unveiled $11 million for 10 organizations in Northern B.C. to help upgrade technology, upskill workers, and improve operations in the face of “global trade pressures.” The funding hails from PacifiCan’s Regional Tariff Response Initiative, a coordinated effort to protect Canadians from the impacts of tariffs, […]
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Open Waters Wins Inaugural Beaver’s Den Pitch Event with Solar Innovation
The inaugural Beaver’s Den was a highlight of this year’s Vancouver Starup Week. The event, a Canadian riff on the popular Dragons’ Den franchise, invited pre-series A companies for a chance to win cash and exposure at VSW. Hosted by Funded in Vancouver at Science World, the affair saw nearly 100 companies apply. Twenty-five startups […]
From Sailor to Solar Innovator: The Story Behind Simon Angus and Open Waters Solar
Simon Angus’ journey to founding Open Waters Solar is as unconventional as it is inspiring. What began as a personal sailing project has now evolved into a company on the cutting edge of renewable energy technology, aiming to reduce reliance on diesel generators in the marine and transportation industries. With the support of a recent […]