Fundraising has been somewhat challenging for startups in Canada in recent years, but that hasn’t stopped everyone from raising capital. To prove our point, we’ve highlighted a handful of B.C.-based companies that have secured funding since May. From newer upstarts raising early rounds to established firms maintaining momentum, below is a sampling of financing events […]
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Vancouver’s pH7 Technologies Garners $5M to Innovate Copper Production
pH7 Technologies has attracted capital from Natural Resources Canada through the Energy Innovation Program’s Mining Decarbonization Demonstration Call for Proposals, the Vancouver-based startup announced, in order to evaluate a first-of-its-kind copper production technology using samples from a local mine in British Columbia. The B.C.-born critical metals processing innovator says the project, supported by up to […]
BC Tech Reveals Finalists for 2026 Technology Impact Awards
BC Tech has announced the finalists for its 2026 Technology Impact Awards, spotlighting dozens of companies helping shape the future of British Columbia’s innovation economy. This year’s TIAs feature 48 finalists across 11 award categories, recognizing companies at every stage of growth, from emerging startups to established anchors, as well as innovators making an impact […]
pH7 Closes Oversubscribed Series B to Accelerate Deployment of Cleantech
Vancouver-based pH7 Technologies today announced the oversubscribed final closing of a Series B financing round. The B.C. company raised approximately US$32 million in equity, with new backing from Asahi Kasei and the Circular Innovation Fund building alongside previously announced investors including Fine Structure Ventures and BHP Ventures. In addition, pH7 secured venture debt financing from […]
PH7 Technologies Competes for Top Honors at Technology Impact Awards with Cutting-Edge Cleantech Innovations
PH7 Technologies is among a slew of companies vying for titles at this year’s Technology Impact Awards. The B.C. upstart, a globally recognized clean-tech innovator targeting the mining industry, provides mines and original equipment manufacturers with eco-friendly and cost-effective technology-based solutions for extracting and processing high-value metals like copper and other metals deemed essential for […]
Seven B.C. Companies Named to 2024 Global Cleantech 100
Canadian cleantech companies are making their mark on the world stage with 13 companies being named to the prestigious 2024 Global Cleantech 100 list, the 15th edition. This year the list of innovative and promising clean technology companies represents strong diversification of markets and sectors with representation from across Canada. But the West Coast stands […]
BC’s Startup Resilience: Navigating Economic Headwinds with Innovation and Optimism
As the new year unfolds, startup founders face the dual challenge of daunting goals and invigorating opportunities. While the past year has been a lesson in cautious spending and navigating a risk-averse investment landscape, there’s a sense of renewed optimism in the air. For many, a new year is a time to mentally reset and […]
Innovate BC and NRC IRAP Invest In B.C. Businesses Through BC Fast Pilot Program
Innovate BC and the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) are providing a combined total of $2 million in research and development funding to help 14 companies pilot their technologies and create new jobs across B.C. The program helps small and medium sized businesses design, build, and operate a pilot plant […]