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 […]
Variational AI
Biotech Startup Attracts US$350M Deal to Accelerate Drug Discovery with AI
A generative AI drug discovery company based out of Vancouver has announced a collaboration with Merck, an American pharmaceutical titan established in 1891. The partnership will see Variational AI leverage its signature Enki platform to design and optimize novel small molecule candidates against two undisclosed targets, according to a statement from the firms. Variational AI […]