As Vancouver’s technology publication of record, Techcouver reports on and discusses at length the many regional entrepreneurs and organizations applying technology and innovation to the Canadian economy. There are now more than 111,000 tech occupations in Vancouver, where tech work accounts for roughly one-third of all occupations—a figure up 69% over five years. The West Coast city proudly maintains the […]
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BC Startups Compete for Glory and Cash
The 23rd annual New Ventures BC Competition presented by Innovate BC is well underway. New Ventures BC is giving away $250,000 in non-dilutive cash and prizes to promising tech ventures based inside the province. Beyond the top three Innovate BC prizes, there are additional industry-specific prizes to be won. An initial batch of nearly 200 startups […]
Winter-Proof Wearable Aims to Transform Safety on the Slopes
As wildfires descend on the forests of British Columbia, it is safe to say that ski season is over. But powder-chasers lament the dry and heat of summer sun, reminiscing instead for blankets of white once again draped over Vancouver’s majestic mountain range. And there are a lot of these snow-seekers: North American ski hills […]