The New Ventures B.C. Competition is a well-seasoned event. The annual affair started more than two decades ago, back in 2000, under the direction of Wal van Lierop. The driving idea behind the … READ MORE... about Sky’s the Limit for Surrey Agtech Startup Competing as Finalist in Multiple Events
Main Content
Latest News
Ballard Announces Restructuring Plan Amid Delays in Hydrogen Infrastructure Development
Burnaby's Ballard Power Systems has announced a global restructuring plan to cut costs and strengthen its financial position. This move comes in response to slower progress in building hydrogen infrastructure and delays in fuel cell adoption. The … READ MORE... about Ballard Announces Restructuring Plan Amid Delays in Hydrogen Infrastructure Development
Sky’s the Limit for Surrey Agtech Startup Competing as Finalist in Multiple Events
The New Ventures B.C. Competition is a well-seasoned event. The annual affair started more than two decades ago, back in 2000, under the direction of Wal van Lierop. The driving idea behind the competition was to encourage regional innovation in … READ MORE... about Sky’s the Limit for Surrey Agtech Startup Competing as Finalist in Multiple Events
UBC Cleantech Startup Fibernx Recognized in B.C. and Alberta for Carbon Fibre Innovation
Bitumen from Alberta’s oil sands, typically restricted for use as fuel or asphalt, can now be transformed into more useful and valuable carbon nanofibres, say local experts working on the technology. UBC materials engineer Dr. Yasmine Abdin, alongside Dr. … READ MORE... about UBC Cleantech Startup Fibernx Recognized in B.C. and Alberta for Carbon Fibre Innovation
FIBR.BIO Keeps It Circular with Organic, Zero-Waste Alternatives to Popular Synthetic Fabrics
Synthetic fibres are common today across clothing, packaging, and industrial applications, but that does not make them good for the environment. These fibres—90 tonnes per year—may prove practical to produce but they account for 8% of global emissions, and, … READ MORE... about FIBR.BIO Keeps It Circular with Organic, Zero-Waste Alternatives to Popular Synthetic Fabrics
NVBC Finalist Insporos Inspires with Seed-Sorting Technology as Startup Gathers Trophies
After winning the first-ever Farmers Den pitch competition at the Pacific Agriculture Show in January, Insporos Technologies secured second place and $25,000 at the inaugural INNOVATEwest Conference in April, where the Grizzly Pursuit pitch competition saw 25 … READ MORE... about NVBC Finalist Insporos Inspires with Seed-Sorting Technology as Startup Gathers Trophies
Vancouver Cleantech Firm Timezyx Enhances Infrastructure Resilience with Digital Twin Tech
A clean technology startup based out of Vancouver is garnering attention for its response to a reported rise in climate risks. Timezyx, a Top 10 Finalist in this year's NVBC Competition, has developed digital twin software that targets cities and other … READ MORE... about Vancouver Cleantech Firm Timezyx Enhances Infrastructure Resilience with Digital Twin Tech
How Port Coquitlam’s Tree Track Intelligence Helps Restore Lands Impacted by Wildfire
While many entities in Canada are tackling wildfire management through technological and other means, it must still be accepted that the natural phenomenon will always occur to some degree—as it should. Beyond wildfire mitigation, therefore, lies how to … READ MORE... about How Port Coquitlam’s Tree Track Intelligence Helps Restore Lands Impacted by Wildfire
Terramera Spin Out Catalera BioSolutions Raises Round To Boost Biological Pest Control
Less than four months after spinning out of Vancouver's Terramerra, agtech startup Catalera BioSolutions has announced the initial close of its Series A funding round. The USD $8M investment round was led by S2G Ventures, with follow-up investment from Farm … READ MORE... about Terramera Spin Out Catalera BioSolutions Raises Round To Boost Biological Pest Control
Biotech Startup CereCura Nanotherapeutics is Innovating Treatment for Brain Diseases
A preclinical biotechnology company developing a disease-agnostic approach to overcome barriers to central nervous system treatments has garnered attention from New Ventures BC. Based out of Vancouver, CereCura Nanotherapeutics was founded by … READ MORE... about Biotech Startup CereCura Nanotherapeutics is Innovating Treatment for Brain Diseases
Spare Secures $42 Million in Series B Funding to Expand AI-Driven Transit Solutions
Vancouver's Spare today announced the successful completion of its Series B funding round, raising $42 million. The funding round was led by Inovia Capital, a longtime partner and lead investor from Spare's $18 million Series A round. Other previous … READ MORE... about Spare Secures $42 Million in Series B Funding to Expand AI-Driven Transit Solutions