Innovate BC has announced the allocation of $1.5 million through its Ignite program to support five British Columbia-based research and development projects. These initiatives aim to address priority challenges in industries such as healthcare, mining, and environmental sustainability, fostering competitiveness and job creation across the province. The Ignite program accelerates the commercialization of solutions in […]
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Cleantech Spotlight: B.C. Dominates Foresight 50 List of Canada’s Top Climate Innovators
At a time when climate concerns are at an all-time high in the province, a list of Canada’s most investable cleantech companies reveals that more than a third of them are based in British Columbia. Vancouver is becoming recognized as a cleantech cluster. It was recently recognized as a top 10 cluster worldwide. Several B.C.-based cleantech […]
RetreatsAndVenues Wins 2023 New Ventures BC Competition
North Vancouver’s RetreatsAndVenues has won the top prize in the 2023 New Ventures BC Competition, presented by Innovate BC. The innovative platform that’s revolutionizing the corporate retreat and offsite venue booking experience outlasted 203 other startups en route to earning $110,000 and the title of the province’s top startup. Founded by Cory Sivell, Mike Tan, and Matt […]
10 BC Startups That Should Be On Your Radar This Fall
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 […]
Moment Energy and Svante Among Finalists for 2023 BC Cleantech Awards
The finalists for the 2023 BC Cleantech Awards have been announced. Chosen from over 200 nominations, these individuals and organizations reflect the best of BC cleantech. The BC Cleantech Awards ceremony will be a virtual event this year with finalists and program partners gathering online on March 30th. Among the companies nominated in for the […]
According to the Foresight 50, British Columbia is THE Canadian Cleantech Leader
At a time when climate concerns are at an all-time high in the province, a list of Canada’s most investable cleantech companies reveals that almost one-half of them are based in British Columbia. Vancouver is becoming recognized as a cleantech cluster. It was recently recognized as a top 10 cluster worldwide. Several B.C.-based cleantech ventures have […]
15 BC Startups Shortlisted for National Ocean Startup Challenge
The Ocean Startup Project has selected 60 idea and early stage ocean technology startups for the shortlist of the Ocean Startup Challenge. Up to $750,000 will be distributed to the winners, plus additional program benefits such as mentorship, networking, events, and workshops. “It is invigorating and exciting to review such cutting-edge ideas from new, early […]
Finalists Announced for 2022 BC Cleantech Awards
The finalists for the 2022 BC Cleantech Awards have been announced. Chosen from more than 140 nominations, these individuals and organizations reflect the best of BC cleantech. The BC Cleantech Awards ceremony is a hybrid event, with finalists and program partners gathering in downtown Vancouver, and everyone in the broader cleantech community invited to join […]
Viridis Research and Brave Technology Coop Share Impact Investor Challenge Prizes
The 2021 Vancouver Impact Investor Challenge (IIC) Finale culminated last week in the first-ever double win for the program. IIC finalists – purpose-driven ventures from British Columbia with innovative solutions spanning a variety of industries including healthtech and cleantech – pitched their businesses for the final time to the program’s investor cohort. Viridis Research was […]
UBC Announces Sneak-a-Peek & Ready-to-Raise Startups For 2021 Venture Showcase
Across industries, landscapes and continents, UBC innovators are leading the charge creating solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges. From climate solutions and human health transformations to technological advancements and social impact, UBC is a rich bedrock of innovation home to entrepreneurs generating impacts through research and discoveries. Join entrepreneurship@UBC for their second annual […]