Tech and People Network this week announced the release of their “2022 Diversity in Tech Dashboard,” which reports year-over-year progress on the “representation of equity-deserving groups” in Canada’s tech sector. For the first time since measurement began three years ago, the annual report shows increases in representation, says Vancouver-based TAP Network, a non-profit association for People and […]
Vancouver Economic Commission
Angels for Climate Solutions Returns to Support Eco-Forward Startups in BC
The Vancouver Economic Commission this week announced the return of Angels for Climate Solutions. The local program, launched last year, aims to increase the flow of capital investment into B.C.-based, early-stage climate technology startups. “Vancouver’s long-established environmental ethos and talent-packed tech and startup ecosystem makes our city a hub for world-leading climate tech innovation,” explains […]
Vancouver Ecosystem Launches Angels For Climate Solutions Program
The Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) has launched Angels for Climate Solutions, a program designed to increase the flow of capital investment into B.C.-based, early-stage climate technology startups. “Angels for Climate Solutions is a result of the strategic imperative to ensure our innovation ecosystem has the support necessary to apply its ingenuity and agility to the […]
Two Vancouver Organizations That Are Facilitating Connections To The Innovation Community
From launch to commercialization, a couple Vancouver organizations are leading the way when it comes innovation. Through their various programs, the Vancouver Economic Commission and Foresight Cleantech Accelerator Centre are facilitating connections between public and private enterprises and the innovation community. Vancouver Economic Commission recently debuted a demonstration platform called Project Greenlight. The initiative launched […]
Vancouver Economic Commission Releases Esports Strategy
The value of the global esports market is on track to double from USD $1.1 billion in 2019 to USD $2.2 billion within the next few years. Thanks to the Vancouver region’s proven track record in hosting international sporting events, talented community and committed fanbase, and attractiveness as a tourism destination, Vancouver has all the […]
The State of Vancouver and BC’s VR/AR Ecosystem
In today’s COVID-19 world, both human connection and personal distance are essential day-to-day requirements to keep our economies alive and populations safe. There’s very little we can say for certain, but the way we connect and communicate has likely changed forever. Real-time collaboration through virtual meetings, classes and events have become the norm as people […]
Government of Canada Invests in Vancouver’s Cleantech and eSports Sectors
The federal government is looking out for British Columbia’s digital and clean technology sectors. The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development and Minister responsible for Western Economic Diversification Canada has announced funding of $453,550 for two projects led by the Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC). VEC will receive $353,550 to develop the […]
TransLink and VEC Partner to Showcase Green, Digital on Transit
TransLink and the Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) have announced an agreement allowing local and international organizations to showcase green and digital technologies and services on TransLink assets. The new memorandum of understanding creates a landmark role for TransLink in the VEC’s Technology Deployment Network (TDN). Founded by the Vancouver Economic Commission, TDN is a membership-based […]
Vancouver to Showcase Technology Innovators at SXSW 2019
Tourism Vancouver has announced the launch of Vancouver Day at this year’s SXSW Conference – the largest interactive art, music, and technology festival in North America. In conjunction with the VR/AR Association Vancouver, Creative, B.C., and the Vancouver Economic Commission, Vancouver Day will bring the best of the city’s technology innovators, eSports athletes, and musical artists […]