A Toronto-based online car retailer today announced the opening of a West Coast facility. Clutch was founded by Steve Seibel in 2016 after frustrating experiences with traditional automotive … READ MORE... about Automotive Marketplace Clutch Deepens B.C. Footprint with Launch of Provincial Hub
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CleanBC Industry Fund Helps Power Province’s Transition to Net Zero with $35M Investment
The provincial government is investing $35 million to support regional industry projects that aim to create local jobs and grow the area's clean economy. The CleanBC Industry Fund helps companies adopt cleaner technologies and supports the transition to … READ MORE... about CleanBC Industry Fund Helps Power Province’s Transition to Net Zero with $35M Investment
KPMG’s Jillian Frank on Building an Inclusive Tech Sector
Canada’s technology sector is thriving, but gender gaps persist—especially in technical and leadership roles. Earlier this summer, KPMG in Canada’s Vancouver office hosted an event with the B.C. chapter of Women in Tech Canada to tackle this challenge … READ MORE... about KPMG’s Jillian Frank on Building an Inclusive Tech Sector
Automotive Marketplace Clutch Deepens B.C. Footprint with Launch of Provincial Hub
A Toronto-based online car retailer today announced the opening of a West Coast facility. Clutch was founded by Steve Seibel in 2016 after frustrating experiences with traditional automotive dealerships. Now, Clutch is solidifying its base in B.C. with a … READ MORE... about Automotive Marketplace Clutch Deepens B.C. Footprint with Launch of Provincial Hub
Parks Foundation Aims to Protect Glaciers in British Columbia with ‘Icy Initiative’ Launch
A national tech-forward initiative is offering a new way for visitors and residents of British Columbia to help monitor the impact of shifting weather patterns on the province's majestic glaciers. Parks Canada, British Columbia Parks, and the BC Parks … READ MORE... about Parks Foundation Aims to Protect Glaciers in British Columbia with ‘Icy Initiative’ Launch
Genome BC Funds Research as UBC and SFU Study Impacts of Wildfire Smoke Exposure
Genome BC is funding three research projects oriented around genetic-level impacts of wildfire smoke exposure. The not-for-profit organization, which supports genomics innovation in British Columbia, says the projects aim to help vulnerable … READ MORE... about Genome BC Funds Research as UBC and SFU Study Impacts of Wildfire Smoke Exposure
Vancouver Tech Market Holds Steady as Third-Largest Talent Hub in Canada
The technology industry today accounts for 6% percent of Canada's direct economic value, or about $130 billion. In British Columbia, nearly 7% of the workforce is in tech, and the industry is expected to continue growing over the next decade. The … READ MORE... about Vancouver Tech Market Holds Steady as Third-Largest Talent Hub in Canada
Databricks Launches R&D Hub in Vancouver to Fuel AI Innovation
San Francisco-based Databricks, a global leader in data and AI, is opening its first Canadian research and development hub in Vancouver—bolstering Canada’s innovation economy and deepening its ties with some of the country’s largest enterprises. The new … READ MORE... about Databricks Launches R&D Hub in Vancouver to Fuel AI Innovation
Genome BC Launches Collaborative Research Project to Boost Resilience of Wine Industry
British Columbia's wine industry employs more than 14,000 workers in the province, contributing nearly $4 billion to the economy per annum. However, shifts in climate typicalities are challenging wine producers in the region. Genome British Columbia … READ MORE... about Genome BC Launches Collaborative Research Project to Boost Resilience of Wine Industry
Boosting Regional Industry, Quiver’s Games Link Conference Builds on Success of Guild Program
The provincial government recently made permanent a tax credit targeting the region's video game sector, which employs roughly 20,000 people in British Columbia and adds more than $1 billion to the province’s gross domestic product each year, according to … READ MORE... about Boosting Regional Industry, Quiver’s Games Link Conference Builds on Success of Guild Program
Yaletown Partners Prepares to Expand Portfolio with Launch of Largest Innovation Fund Yet
One of Vancouver's iconic investment firms has closed another venture capital fund. Yaletown Partners announced this week the close of Innovation Growth Fund III. At $100M on first close, and a goal of $250M in total, the third Innovation Fund is … READ MORE... about Yaletown Partners Prepares to Expand Portfolio with Launch of Largest Innovation Fund Yet