Vancouver-based Photonic has been selected for Phase 1 of the federal government’s Canadian Quantum Champions Program (CQCP), a move that could see the company receive up to $23 million in funding as … READ MORE... about Photonic Tapped for Ottawa’s Quantum Champions Initiative
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CFIN Targets Computer Vision, AI Tech in BC with Foodtech Innovation Funding
A new Innovation Booster funding seeks to advance artificial intelligence adoption, bio-manufacturing, sustainability, digital traceability, and process efficiency across Canada’s food sector. The Canadian Food Innovation Network this week earmarked … READ MORE... about CFIN Targets Computer Vision, AI Tech in BC with Foodtech Innovation Funding
Canada Can Lead the World in Spinal Cord Injury Research—If We Keep Investing
Most Canadians don’t realize that our country is quietly leading the world in spinal cord injury (SCI) research. This isn’t a matter of national pride, it’s backed by hard data. Despite representing less than 0.5% of the global population, Canadian … READ MORE... about Canada Can Lead the World in Spinal Cord Injury Research—If We Keep Investing
Province Upgrades the Internet for Rural Canadians in ‘Rugged, Beautiful’ Region
Access to high-speed internet is heading to nearly 3,000 households situated in the Kootenay region of British Columbia, the provincial government recently announced. “The Kootenays is one of B.C.’s most rugged and beautiful regions," says Diana Gibson, who … READ MORE... about Province Upgrades the Internet for Rural Canadians in ‘Rugged, Beautiful’ Region
Photonic Tapped for Ottawa’s Quantum Champions Initiative
Vancouver-based Photonic has been selected for Phase 1 of the federal government’s Canadian Quantum Champions Program (CQCP), a move that could see the company receive up to $23 million in funding as Canada looks to accelerate the development of fault-tolerant … READ MORE... about Photonic Tapped for Ottawa’s Quantum Champions Initiative
B.C. Tech Firms Selected to Join NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator in 2026
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization has selected companies from more than 20 countries to participate in its global Defence Innovation Accelerator's 2026 Challenge Programme. NATO's Defence Innovation Accelerator, known as DIANA, connects companies with … READ MORE... about B.C. Tech Firms Selected to Join NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator in 2026
Green Manganese Brings Cleantech to European Steelmakers in Latest Move
A clean technology startup based in British Columbia this week signed a letter of intent with a major metals distributor based in Europe. Vancouver's Green Manganese Technologies is working with Scandinavian Steel AB to supply up to 50,000 metric tonnes per … READ MORE... about Green Manganese Brings Cleantech to European Steelmakers in Latest Move
Pulp Mill in Kamloops Could be Future Site of Cutting-Edge Hydrogen Facility
Sc.wén̓ wen Economic Development alongside Elemental Clean Fuels this month announced that they are advancing the Kamloops Clean Energy Centre, a 10-megawatt green hydrogen production facility to be situated at the Kruger Kamloops Pulp Mill. The Clean … READ MORE... about Pulp Mill in Kamloops Could be Future Site of Cutting-Edge Hydrogen Facility
Entrepreneur Working to Improve How ‘Local Food Moves from Seed to Plate’
A company based in British Columbia is aiming to rethink the food system by building intelligent infrastructure that connects farmers, shippers, buyers, and communities on a single platform. Planet Food is the creation of Vancouver entrepreneur Aaron … READ MORE... about Entrepreneur Working to Improve How ‘Local Food Moves from Seed to Plate’
Google Opens 2026 Startup Accelerator Applications
Google has opened applications for the 2026 cohort of Google for Startups Accelerator: Canada, a program aimed at helping high-potential Seed to Series A tech companies scale with support from Google and Google Cloud. Startups accepted into the cohort … READ MORE... about Google Opens 2026 Startup Accelerator Applications
Simuhealth Raises $2.6M to Modernize Healthcare Training
Vancouver startup Simuhealth has raised $2.62 million in pre-seed funding to modernize how healthcare professionals are trained, exceeding its target by 25% as demand for simulation programs continues to expand across North America. The round was co-led by … READ MORE... about Simuhealth Raises $2.6M to Modernize Healthcare Training