The 2025 edition of the Global Cleantech 100 list has been revealed, and B.C. once again led the way for Canada. Since 2009 the annual ranking, hosted by San Francisco research firm Cleantech … READ MORE... about British Columbia Once Again Leads Canada in Global Cleantech 100 Ranking
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British Columbia Once Again Leads Canada in Global Cleantech 100 Ranking
The 2025 edition of the Global Cleantech 100 list has been revealed, and B.C. once again led the way for Canada. Since 2009 the annual ranking, hosted by San Francisco research firm Cleantech Group, identifies 100 private companies positioned to make … READ MORE... about British Columbia Once Again Leads Canada in Global Cleantech 100 Ranking
B.C. Labour Market Outlook Forecasts 117,000 More STEM Roles in Province
The Province of British Columbia this month reflected on 2024 as it looks ahead to a decade of anticipated economic growth. The Province noted a gain of 14,000 jobs in December, though such growth remains driven largely by public sector positions (only … READ MORE... about B.C. Labour Market Outlook Forecasts 117,000 More STEM Roles in Province
Lighthouse Labs Acquired by Uvaro to Boost Tech Education
Vancouver-born Lighthouse Labs has been acquired by Kitchener-headquartered Uvaro, solidifing its standing as one of Canada’s foremost workforce development organizations. Announced today, the acquisition merges Uvaro’s career success programs with … READ MORE... about Lighthouse Labs Acquired by Uvaro to Boost Tech Education
Vancouver’s Tech Leaders Unite at VEF’s 2025 Kickoff Event
Vancouver’s tech community will gather on January 21, 2025, for the Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum’s (VEF) first event of the year, Unearthing the Power Driving Metro Vancouver’s High-Tech Engine. Hosted at Northeastern University, this event will spotlight … READ MORE... about Vancouver’s Tech Leaders Unite at VEF’s 2025 Kickoff Event
Why Venture Capital Isn’t the Only Path to Growth
Many people remember 2008 for the financial crisis, but the startup community remembers those years quite differently. Between 2007 and 2009, there was a Cambrian explosion of startups, many emerging from a single startup accelerator—arguably the first modern … READ MORE... about Why Venture Capital Isn’t the Only Path to Growth
Vancouver Startup Week Returns with Bold Vision for 2025
Save the date! Vancouver Startup Week (VSW) is back from May 20-23, 2025, with an exciting new vision to elevate BC's thriving startup ecosystem. As the countdown to Web Summit Vancouver begins, VSW 2025 is the perfect launchpad for entrepreneurs and … READ MORE... about Vancouver Startup Week Returns with Bold Vision for 2025
Gumloop Secures $24 Million Series A to Expand AI Automation Platform
Vancouver's Gumloop, a no-code AI automation startup, has raised $24.5 million in Series A funding led by Nexus Venture Partners, with participation from First Round Capital, Y Combinator, and prominent angel investors including Max Mullen (Instacart), Shaan … READ MORE... about Gumloop Secures $24 Million Series A to Expand AI Automation Platform
B.C. Startups Make Splash in Las Vegas Showcasing Innovative Tech at CES
The self-proclaimed "Most Powerful Tech Event in the World" wrapped up this week. The annual Consumer Electronics Show, known as CES, swept Las Vegas for another week of action-packed product launches and teases from global tech titans to local … READ MORE... about B.C. Startups Make Splash in Las Vegas Showcasing Innovative Tech at CES
$3M in Funding Available for B.C. Energy Innovation
The B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) has launched the Call for Energy Storage Innovation, a strategic partnership with BC Hydro aimed at advancing scalable energy storage solutions and grid innovations across the province. The initiative … READ MORE... about $3M in Funding Available for B.C. Energy Innovation
How Startup Founders Can Navigate VC Dynamics and Exit Strategies
When startup founders bring venture capitalists (VCs) on board, they unlock opportunities for accelerated growth and access to invaluable expertise. However, they also enter into a dynamic where VCs' goals may not always align with their own. For founders, … READ MORE... about How Startup Founders Can Navigate VC Dynamics and Exit Strategies