Earlier this summer we noted how Accelerate Okanagan was performing an analysis of the region’s technology sector alongside KPMG, following up on an Economic Impact Study for the Okanagan Tech Sector … READ MORE... about Rapidly Growing Okanagan Tech Ecosystem Delivers $5B Impact to B.C. Economy, KPMG Analysis Finds
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NanoVation and Novo Nordisk in $600M Partnership for Genetic Medicines
Vancouver biotech NanoVation Therapeutics has announced a multi-year partnership with Novo Nordisk to advance the development of novel genetic medicines targeting cardiometabolic and rare diseases. With the partnership, NanoVation will receive research … READ MORE... about NanoVation and Novo Nordisk in $600M Partnership for Genetic Medicines
Beyond Boeing: Aviation Innovators in the Okanagan Contribute to BC’s Growing Aerospace Sector
British Columbia is increasingly interested in the aerospace sector, a trend highlighted by Boeing investing $61 million into two British Columbia aerospace enterprises. Two companies contributing to the province's aerospace ecosystem are KF Aerospace and … READ MORE... about Beyond Boeing: Aviation Innovators in the Okanagan Contribute to BC’s Growing Aerospace Sector
Rapidly Growing Okanagan Tech Ecosystem Delivers $5B Impact to B.C. Economy, KPMG Analysis Finds
Earlier this summer we noted how Accelerate Okanagan was performing an analysis of the region’s technology sector alongside KPMG, following up on an Economic Impact Study for the Okanagan Tech Sector from 2017. Several regional organizations, including the … READ MORE... about Rapidly Growing Okanagan Tech Ecosystem Delivers $5B Impact to B.C. Economy, KPMG Analysis Finds
Don’t DIY Your AI: Marc Benioff Unveils Agentforce at Salesforce’s Annual Conference
Don’t DIY your AI! That was Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff's rallying cry at the launch of his annual Dreamforce conference this week in San Francisco. Tagged as "the largest AI event in the world," this year's Dreamforce is all about Salesforce's new suite … READ MORE... about Don’t DIY Your AI: Marc Benioff Unveils Agentforce at Salesforce’s Annual Conference
You Can Now Save Money on Energy Bills by Letting A.I. Operate Your Smart Home
As the cost of living continues to rise in Canada, TELUS is seeking to help customers save on energy bills. The latest launch from TELUS, SmartEnergy, is a tech-forward approach to reducing bills and one's environmental footprint, according to the … READ MORE... about You Can Now Save Money on Energy Bills by Letting A.I. Operate Your Smart Home
With Eye on Canada’s Clean Energy Transition, VulcanX Enters Final Round of NVBC Comp
The hydrogen industry is large and growing, but current methods of production are far not environmentally friendly. The production of solid carbon, a valuable industrial material, is similarly pollutive. A cleaner and more efficient way to … READ MORE... about With Eye on Canada’s Clean Energy Transition, VulcanX Enters Final Round of NVBC Comp
Cloud Apps Innovator Defang to Represent Vancouver at Google for Startups Accelerator
This summer, Google celebrated the fifth anniversary of the Canadian edition of the Google for Startups Accelerator program. And same as every other year, Google put out a call for Canadian tech startups—this round, with a focus on firms leveraging … READ MORE... about Cloud Apps Innovator Defang to Represent Vancouver at Google for Startups Accelerator
NVBC Finalist skiKrumb Goes ‘Unbound’ as Wearable Startup Partners with More Ski Hills
North American ski hills get about 80 million visits per year but ripping down mountains in winter isn’t the safest activity. Canadian youths experience more than one thousand hospital emergency room visits per year from ski and snowboard-related … READ MORE... about NVBC Finalist skiKrumb Goes ‘Unbound’ as Wearable Startup Partners with More Ski Hills
Immersion Week at UBC: Innovators and Storytellers Unite to Drive Change
Immersion Week, powered by Innovation UBC, is coming up September 24-25 at UBC Robson Square. This annual celebration promises to bring together storytellers and movement builders from across the Vancouver ecosystem to share their insights on the strategies … READ MORE... about Immersion Week at UBC: Innovators and Storytellers Unite to Drive Change
Science World Offers Free Admission for Families at Tech-Up Showcase on September 20th
Thousands of families in Greater Vancouver will enjoy free admission to Science World on Friday, September 20th, as part of the Tech-Up Showcase. This event, which drew over 10,000 visitors in 2023, offers a full day of hands-on science and technology … READ MORE... about Science World Offers Free Admission for Families at Tech-Up Showcase on September 20th