Technology remains Victoria’s top industry, powering regional economic impact to the tune of $8 Billion across nearly 1,200 tech firms and over 20,000 workers. Which is exactly why the VIATEC Awards are back yet again. Returning for their 23rd year, the VIATEC Awards annually celebrate Victoria’s bustling technology sector. At the VIATEC Spring Social event […]
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B.C. Women Making Their Mark In Innovation And Technology
March 8th marks International Women’s Day (IWD) and for 2023 there is a specific focus to the day. For this year, the United Nations Observance of IWD is calling special attention to #DigitalALL to highlight innovation and technology for gender equality. This includes a focus on ensuring women have Internet connectivity to pursue careers in […]
Local Solopreneur Bootstraps App To Million Dollar Mark
If you’ve ever endured a panic attack, you know how debilitating they can be. Victoria’s Rootd wants to change that. The app helps users to manage their anxiety and panic attacks on their terms, as they happen. Think of Rootd as anxiety and panic attack relief in your pocket. The app blends engaging design with […]
TrafficDriven Wins 21st Annual New Ventures BC Competition
TrafficDriven Technologies has been crowned the winner of the 2021 New Ventures BC Competition. The Vancouver-based, AI-powered startup took home the $110,000 Innovate BC First Place Prize Package at a hybrid ceremony that took place today at Roundhouse Community Centre in Vancouver. Vancouver’s Train Fitness claimed the $60,000 Innovate BC Second Place Prize Package for […]
Who will win the Innovate BC Regional Startup Prize?
Among the $250,000 in cash and prizes up for grabs at this year’s New Ventures BC Competition is the $10,000 Innovate BC Regional Startup Prize. Awarded to a most promising startup placing in the Top 10 or Top 25, that is positioned to make a significant regional impact. The venture must be located outside of […]
New Ventures BC Announces Top 10 for 2021 Competition
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 […]
What Does It Take To Be A Winning Tech Startup In BC?
The future is bright in North America’s top large city of the future. B.C.’s tech scene, much of it based out of Vancouver, just keeps winning with companies like Dapper Labs and Clio announcing huge funding rounds. However, many of those “overnight success” stories were actually years in the making. Who’s the next big winner? […]
Rocket Builders Announces 2021 Ready to Rocket Lists
Rocket Builders has released its 19th annual “Ready to Rocket” lists. The “Ready to Rocket” lists are the only predictive lists of its kind in North America, requiring many months of sector and company analysis. These lists profile the B.C. technology companies that are best positioned to capitalize on the technology sector trends that will […]
Rootd Helps Users Manage Their Anxiety And Panic Attacks On Their Terms, As They Happen
Welcome to Startup of the Week. A column highlighting BC’s most innovative and exciting tech startups. Today, we’re featuring Victoria’s Rootd. If you’ve ever endured a panic attack, you know how debilitating they can be. Rootd, the Canadian made and female founded wellness app, wants to change that. The app helps users to manage their […]
aDolus Technology Wins 20th Annual New Ventures BC Competition
aDolus Technology has been crowned the winner of the 2020 New Ventures BC Competition, presented by Innovate BC. News leaked today in advance of tonight’s awards ceremony that the Nanaimo-based cybersecurity startup took home more than $135,000 in cash and prizes, including the $115,000 Innovate BC First Place Prize Package. Vancouver’s Daanaa claimed the $65,000 […]