Ravi Parmar, British Columbia's Minister of Forests, says that his "heart is with the people of the Fraser Valley." "An atmospheric river hits the region just weeks after people throughout the … READ MORE... about Province to Support Innovative Tech for Emergency Response, Forestry Sectors
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Acquisition of Actenum to Help Build Industrial-Grade AI Operations Engine
An enterprise asset management software provider based in North Carolina has acquired Vancouver-born technology firm Actenum. Raleigh's Prometheus Group says that the acquisition of Actenum, a developer of artificially intelligent scheduling and … READ MORE... about Acquisition of Actenum to Help Build Industrial-Grade AI Operations Engine

Province to Support Innovative Tech for Emergency Response, Forestry Sectors
Ravi Parmar, British Columbia's Minister of Forests, says that his "heart is with the people of the Fraser Valley." "An atmospheric river hits the region just weeks after people throughout the province came through another challenging wildfire season,” … READ MORE... about Province to Support Innovative Tech for Emergency Response, Forestry Sectors

Mitacs Launches Global Postdoc Award To Attract Research Talent
Mitacs has announced a new postdoctoral fellowship designed to attract top international research talent to Canada and strengthen the country’s innovation and commercialization pipeline. The Mitacs Accelerate Global Excellence Award will support … READ MORE... about Mitacs Launches Global Postdoc Award To Attract Research Talent

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

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

Loft47 Launches a Teams-Focused AI Fintech Feature for Real Estate Brokers
Loft47 this week unveiled a “Teams” feature designed to give real estate teams full financial clarity while automating every dollar from commission to payouts. The Vancouver-made back-office automation and commission management platform says the new … READ MORE... about Loft47 Launches a Teams-Focused AI Fintech Feature for Real Estate Brokers

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

