British Columbia has quietly become one of Canada’s most dynamic innovation hubs, home to global leaders in clean technology, artificial intelligence, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing. But … READ MORE... about Mitacs CEO Stephen Lucas on Mobilizing Research Talent to Power BC’s Innovation Economy
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Crowdfund for Automated Composting Technology from Victoria Zips Past Goal
In the spring of 2023, we reported on a sustainable food waste separation device. The smart under-sink composter technology was developed by Victoria-based startup Sepura Home, which had that April secured seed financing for a product that separates more … READ MORE... about Crowdfund for Automated Composting Technology from Victoria Zips Past Goal
Mitacs CEO Stephen Lucas on Mobilizing Research Talent to Power BC’s Innovation Economy
British Columbia has quietly become one of Canada’s most dynamic innovation hubs, home to global leaders in clean technology, artificial intelligence, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing. But behind the province’s success is an equally powerful enabler: … READ MORE... about Mitacs CEO Stephen Lucas on Mobilizing Research Talent to Power BC’s Innovation Economy
Vancouver Collab to Advance Medical Diagnostic Tech with ‘Exciting Potential’
Canadian developers of an autonomous ultrasound device this week unveiled a collaboration to evaluate the clinical application of a wearable patch that could be "a transformative advancement in medical diagnostic technology." Vancouver-based Sonus … READ MORE... about Vancouver Collab to Advance Medical Diagnostic Tech with ‘Exciting Potential’
UBC Spinout Avivo Biomedical Reveals World-First Blood-Type Conversion
Several thousand Canadians are waiting for lifesaving organ transplants, but many donor organs go unused due to blood-type mismatch. Researchers recently transplanted a donor kidney after converting it from blood type A to the universal type O, removing a … READ MORE... about UBC Spinout Avivo Biomedical Reveals World-First Blood-Type Conversion
Jetson Named to TIME’s List of Best Inventions of 2025
Vancouver-based home electrification company Jetson has earned a spot on TIME Magazine’s prestigious list of the Best Inventions of 2025, recognized for its breakthrough heat pump system, Jetson Air. TIME praised Jetson for tackling one of the biggest … READ MORE... about Jetson Named to TIME’s List of Best Inventions of 2025
SkiKrumb Launches at Mt. Washington, Bringing GPS Safety Tech to the Slopes
Westbank's skiKrumb, an award-winning GPS tracking technology built specifically for ski resorts, will make its Vancouver Island debut at Mt. Washington Alpine Resort for the 2025/26 season. Starting this winter, families can purchase skiKrumb devices … READ MORE... about SkiKrumb Launches at Mt. Washington, Bringing GPS Safety Tech to the Slopes
Planar Motor Brings Flexibility to Factory Floors
The innovation that sparked Planar Motor's journey began in 1997 at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where Dr. David L. Trumper’s lab explored high precision magnetically levitated motion stages. Building on that research, Dr. Xiaodong Lu advanced … READ MORE... about Planar Motor Brings Flexibility to Factory Floors
Ideon Technologies Strikes Landmark Partnership with Rio Tinto
Vancouver-based Ideon Technologies has signed a five-year enterprise agreement with Rio Tinto, one of the world’s largest mining companies, marking a major milestone in its mission to solve one of mining’s toughest challenges: geological uncertainty — not … READ MORE... about Ideon Technologies Strikes Landmark Partnership with Rio Tinto
Team BC Showcases AI Leadership at Canada’s Largest AI Conference
B.C. made a national statement in Montreal last week as more than 150 delegates represented the province at ALL IN, Canada’s largest artificial intelligence conference. Organized by AInBC, the 60+ companies making up “Team BC” formed the country’s largest … READ MORE... about Team BC Showcases AI Leadership at Canada’s Largest AI Conference
How Victoria Tech Week Intends to Set Up Whole City as a ‘Stage for Innovation’
The Victoria Innovation, Advanced Technology & Entrepreneurship Council has unveiled a weeklong celebration of regional success stories designed to cultivate local collaboration. VIATEC says that the forthcoming Victoria Tech Week intends to leverage a … READ MORE... about How Victoria Tech Week Intends to Set Up Whole City as a ‘Stage for Innovation’