Moove It’s Health Index uses data to reveal the cities with the most developed healthtech ecosystems in the world and the software consulting firm recently ranked Vancouver third among Canadian cities for advancement of their healthtech sectors. Supporting Vancouver’s ranking as a global city leading the technological advancement of healthcare, the Healthcare Technology Report has announced […]
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Semios Founder Michael Gilbert Stepping Down after Turning Agtech Startup into Global Leader
Semios founder Michael Gilbert is stepping down at the end of this month after leading the company for 13 years. “At the end of this month, I’ll be moving on from my CEO role and focusing on my Semios board responsibilities. I’m looking forward to helping the company identify and onboard a new CEO who […]
Google Accepting Applications for Latest Startups Accelerator Canada Program
In 2020, Google launched its first Startup Accelerator in Canada. Since then the company supported more than 30 Canadian startups from coast-to-coast. These startups cover a wide range of industries—from healthcare and biotech, agriculture, education, finance, telecommunications, real estate and more—and have gone on to raise more than $140 million collectively. Google is now accepting […]
Smart Business Card Startup OVOU Wins 2022 New Ventures BC Competition
Tonight at an award ceremony in Vancouver, OVOU won first prize at the 22nd annual New Ventures BC Competition. Presented by Innovate BC, the competition brings together emerging BC startups who receive access to education, mentorship, and community while they compete for $250,000 available in cash and prizes. By tapping an OVOU card on any […]
Five Organizations in BC Using Modern Technology to Innovate Food Sectors
British Columbia is renowned for its work in sustainability across sectors. One of the most important areas to manage efficiency of resources is in food production and related industries. Everybody will always need to eat, after all, so this remains a critical area to find sustainable energy practices for. Several BC startups are taking on […]
Semios Raises $100 Million To Expand Agtech Platform Globally
Vancouver’s Semios announced today that they have raised $100 million in funding led by Morningside Group, a Boston-based private equity and venture capital firm committed to investing in socially responsible businesses. Founded in 2010, Vancouver-based Semios offers Precision Agriculture as a Service™ that started with real-time crop data and pest management tools for growers of tree fruit, nuts […]
Semios Acquires Agworld To Form Global AgTech Powerhouse
Vancouver AgTech company Semios has acquired Australia’s Agworld, a global leader in farm information management. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Perth, Agworld allows growers to track and share relevant field and reportable data with farmers, advisors and third parties to inform future farming and operational decision-making. Together, Semios and Agworld will form one of the largest […]
Canada Highlights Support For Innovation In British Columbia
As Canadians begin to look toward economic recovery, Canada’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) will be the backbone of economic growth in communities across the country. These firms are already supporting more than 10 million jobs for Canadian workers, and many of them are making groundbreaking discoveries to improve Canadians’ lives and drive innovation and technology. To […]
Semios’ Strategy To Consolidate Crop Management Apps Continues
Vancouver AgTech company Semios has acquired Centricity, developers of a suite of field data collection applications including ApRecs, a market-leading solution for agri-businesses. ApRecs allows growers to make better process decisions through industry compliance and operational workflow so they can focus on growing. Today’s announcement comes on the heels of Semios’ acquisition of Altrac to offer […]
Semios Acquires Altrac To Deliver More Value To Farmers
Vancouver AgTech company Semios has acquired Altrac, developers of an agriculture automation platform that enables farmers to monitor and control high-value crop production systems from their mobile device. Founded in 2009, Semios helps farmers manage their risk and optimize yields through data, AI-driven insights and technology. Last year Semios partnered with Altrac to combine the […]