Innovation is Canada’s strongest economic defense, but BC must act now work to be competitive. While Canadian industries and provinces are mobilizing to strengthen global trade relationships and drive … READ MORE... about Trump’s Tariff War is Here—Canada is Uniting, But BC Risks Falling Behind if We Don’t Focus on Innovation
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VEF Hosts Reverse Pitch Event to Connect Founders with Investors
Startups looking for investment capital will have a unique opportunity to hear directly from funders at the Reverse Pitch - Meet Your Next Investor event, hosted by the Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum (VEF) on February 18th at UBC Robson Square. Unlike … READ MORE... about VEF Hosts Reverse Pitch Event to Connect Founders with Investors
B.C. a Salient Contributor to Canada’s Growing Foodtech Ecosystem: Report
The Canadian Food Innovation Network today released its inaugural "Foodtech in Canada Ecosystem Report." The CFIN posits that the ecosystem report represents the most comprehensive overview of Canada’s foodtech ecosystem to date. The report leverages … READ MORE... about B.C. a Salient Contributor to Canada’s Growing Foodtech Ecosystem: Report
Trump’s Tariff War is Here—Canada is Uniting, But BC Risks Falling Behind if We Don’t Focus on Innovation
Innovation is Canada’s strongest economic defense, but BC must act now work to be competitive. While Canadian industries and provinces are mobilizing to strengthen global trade relationships and drive investment into tech and emerging sectors, BC has a unique … READ MORE... about Trump’s Tariff War is Here—Canada is Uniting, But BC Risks Falling Behind if We Don’t Focus on Innovation
SFU’s VentureLabs Gets $2.5M to Boost Deeptech Startups
PacifiCan has announced over $17 million in funding for 10 organizations aimed at scaling up businesses in British Columbia’s key sectors, including life sciences, clean technology, and construction. The investment, delivered through PacifiCan’s Business … READ MORE... about SFU’s VentureLabs Gets $2.5M to Boost Deeptech Startups
Innovate BC Names Elizabeth Dutton as Chief Operating Officer
Innovate BC has appointed Elizabeth Dutton as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), tasking her with spearheading operational growth and fostering a high-performance team to support the province’s innovation ecosystem. Dutton brings over a decade of … READ MORE... about Innovate BC Names Elizabeth Dutton as Chief Operating Officer
Focused on AI, Sales Platform Wishpond Reveals Bold Vision for the Future
The chief executive officer of Vancouver technology firm Wishpond this month published an annual letter commenting on the company's past, present, and future. In the letter, Ali Tajskander put forward the vision Wishpond is working toward: a fully … READ MORE... about Focused on AI, Sales Platform Wishpond Reveals Bold Vision for the Future
CRTC’s Broadfund Fund Brings Fast Fibre Internet to Far North of B.C.
In 2019, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission launched the Broadband Fund to help connect rural and remote communities across Canada to reliable, high-speed internet. To date, the fund has improved high-speed Internet and … READ MORE... about CRTC’s Broadfund Fund Brings Fast Fibre Internet to Far North of B.C.
Vancouver’s Tech Scene Gears Up for Web Summit
As Vancouver gears up to host the inaugural Web Summit Vancouver in May 2025, Innovate BC is launching the Road to Web Summit Vancouver (R2WSV) initiative to empower British Columbia's startups. This program aims to prepare local tech entrepreneurs to … READ MORE... about Vancouver’s Tech Scene Gears Up for Web Summit
Miru Taps Stifel Bank to Accelerate Market Launch of Smart Window Tech
One of Canada’s most investable cleantech companies this month announced the securing of a US$5 million venture debt. The capital hails from U.S. institution Stifel Bank and marks "a key milestone in our journey toward revolutionizing smart window … READ MORE... about Miru Taps Stifel Bank to Accelerate Market Launch of Smart Window Tech
Targeting Tech Upgrades, Best Buy Canada Doles Out Cash to B.C. Students
Best Buy Canada recently announced the winners of its first-ever Teen Tech Grants and Teen Tech Teams initiatives. The two initiatives represent elements of Best Buy's newly launched Teen Tech For Tomorrow program. Through the program, 15 winning … READ MORE... about Targeting Tech Upgrades, Best Buy Canada Doles Out Cash to B.C. Students