The federal government this month announced $3.5 million in funding through the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada to help eight Vancouver Island-based organizations advance innovation and attract visitors to the region. “Amazing things are happening on Vancouver Island,” reads a statement. “From technology to tourism, local innovators and entrepreneurs across industries are coming together […]
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UBC Receives $9M from PacifiCan to Launch Two State-of-the-Art Innovation Spaces
The Government of Canada is supporting collaboration between industry and academia in an effort to bring more B.C.-made products to global markets. Through the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada’s Regional Innovation Ecosystems program, federal minister Harjit Sajjan this week announced nearly $9 million in funding for two projects based out of the University of […]
PacifiCan Supports Innovators in the Interior with $1.6M Investment for Tech Upgrades
Exciting things are happening in the Interior, according to the federal government, which this week invested in local innovators to advance the regional economy with technological upgrades. The Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, Harjit Sajjan, announced $1.6 million in PacifiCan funding for three Kamloops-based organizations. “Innovators and entrepreneurs in various […]
Canada Reveals Investment Toward Building Hydrogen Innovation Hub in Prince George
Eight hundred kilometres north of Vancouver lies Prince George. The northern British Columbia hub this month received an investment from the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada to help establish the region’s hydrogen innovation industry. Prince George is strategically positioned to take advantage of Canada’s expanding hydrogen economy due to “regional transportation advantages,” according to […]
Government Investment into Lab Innovation Targets Enhanced Healthcare Access in B.C.
There are 4,200 publicly funded diagnostic tests in B.C. that result in more than 96 million tests annually needing to be analyzed and diagnosed. Provincial laboratories are testing digital tools and technological solutions with an aim to support swifter diagnostic services, thus improving access to testing for people living with diseases, such as cancer, throughout […]
Government Invests $1.6M in Delta Companies Innovating Sustainable Tech
Often overlooked on the mainland, the City of Delta boasts one of the fastest-growing industrial areas in the greater Vancouver region. Innovation occurring in Delta has drawn the interest of Canadian government bodies, which are eager to support startups and firms developing solutions to environmental challenges. “Delta is home to hard-working entrepreneurs that are leading […]
Canada Invests $5.6M in Vancouver Safety and Transit Tech
Vancouver is a powerful hub for innovation, ranking among the top tech cities in North America. To support Vancouver’s boldest and brightest changemakers, the Government of Canada is investing in local businesses that are driving Canadian-made innovation with growth potential beyond our borders. Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister […]
BC’s Integrated Marketplace Initiative Expands with Federal Funding
As part of the StrongerBC Economic Plan, the Integrated Marketplace Initiative kicked off last year with a pilot project linking Vancouver International Airport to B.C. clean-technology companies to help electrify operations and perhaps even become the world͛s greenest airport. This month, an additional $10 million of funding through the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada […]
PacifiCan Funds Frontier Collective To Showcase B.C. Tech
British Columbia is quickly becoming a burgeoning hub for businesses creating immersive digital technologies. This includes virtual and augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and robotics, which can enhance our world in ways never thought possible. Today the Government of Canada, through the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced $312,000 in funding to the Frontier Collective Society […]
Capital Compass BC Offers Expansive View Into Province’s Capital and Business Landscape
Innovate BC, InBC Investment Corp, PacifiCan and New Ventures BC have partnered to launch a new online platform that provides a comprehensive and dynamic view of British Columbia’s capital and business landscape. Available now, Capital Compass BC offers centralized intelligence on startups, scaleups, investors, entrepreneurial resources, and investment capital flow within the province. In addition […]