A generative AI drug discovery company based out of Vancouver has announced a collaboration with Merck, an American pharmaceutical titan established in 1891. The partnership will see Variational AI … READ MORE... about Biotech Startup Attracts US$350M Deal to Accelerate Drug Discovery with AI
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Vancouver Innovator infinitii ai to Debut New flowworks Products in Chicago
Vancouver's infinitii ai intends to debut two "major product advancements" for its flagship offering at WEFTEC 2025 in Chicago next week. The Water Environment Federation's Technical Exhibition and Conference is the largest annual water quality exhibition … READ MORE... about Vancouver Innovator infinitii ai to Debut New flowworks Products in Chicago
Biotech Startup Attracts US$350M Deal to Accelerate Drug Discovery with AI
A generative AI drug discovery company based out of Vancouver has announced a collaboration with Merck, an American pharmaceutical titan established in 1891. The partnership will see Variational AI leverage its signature Enki platform to design and optimize … READ MORE... about Biotech Startup Attracts US$350M Deal to Accelerate Drug Discovery with AI
October Event to Rally Ocean Experts for ‘Last Great Exploration on Earth’
A strong majority of the ocean's floor has not been mapped out in any meaningful way. In response, an event oriented around the bottom of the ocean is coming to Victoria this autumn. The 2025 edition of Ocean Floor Explore is taking place on the West … READ MORE... about October Event to Rally Ocean Experts for ‘Last Great Exploration on Earth’
Timber House Brings Prefab Innovation to Northern B.C.
Next month, Nak’azdli Development Corp. (NDC) will unveil its first Timber House — a prefabricated home that combines lumber from local sawmills with an innovative panel system developed by forestry startup Deadwood Innovations. The project shows what’s … READ MORE... about Timber House Brings Prefab Innovation to Northern B.C.
AI Startup ShopVision Raises Capital for ‘Category-Defining’ Commerce Platform
A Vancouver startup that launched earlier this year has announced the close of a seed financing round. ShopVision Technologies revealed this week that it has secured US$4.1 million in a round let by Brightspark Ventures, with participation from BDC Capital … READ MORE... about AI Startup ShopVision Raises Capital for ‘Category-Defining’ Commerce Platform
Genome BC Provides Growth Capital to Two Local Startups Innovating Agtech
Two startups based in the Vancouver area have garnered funding from Genome British Columbia. Genome BC is a not-for-profit organization that has advanced genomics research and innovation for 25 years. The organization is funding the startups through its … READ MORE... about Genome BC Provides Growth Capital to Two Local Startups Innovating Agtech
CO280 Advances Progress Toward First Carbon Removal Project in Canada
CO280 Solutions, a carbon dioxide removal specialist, has awarded Preliminary Front-End Engineering and Design contacts to technology and engineering suppliers for a "groundbreaking" carbon removal project in Canada. The Vancouver-based company says that … READ MORE... about CO280 Advances Progress Toward First Carbon Removal Project in Canada
Floorspace’s Quiet Proptech Play Takes Shape
Vancouver’s Floorspace has acquired the technology and brand assets behind AnthemIQ, a digital leasing platform for brokers and clients, originally built inside an Austin commercial real-estate brokerage. The move signals a clear shift: a local services firm … READ MORE... about Floorspace’s Quiet Proptech Play Takes Shape
InBC Appoints Thomas Park as Chief Investment Officer
InBC Investment Corp. (InBC), the province’s $500-million strategic investment fund, has appointed Thomas Park as its new Chief Investment Officer. A seasoned investor, community builder, and lawyer, Park will lead InBC’s investment team and strategy, … READ MORE... about InBC Appoints Thomas Park as Chief Investment Officer
Startups Compete at BC Tech’s Dragons Den Pitch Night
BC Tech is once again putting the spotlight on the province’s brightest entrepreneurs with its annual Dragons Den Pitch Night, taking place September 24th from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Vancouver offices of Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP. The high-energy … READ MORE... about Startups Compete at BC Tech’s Dragons Den Pitch Night