Following merger with Kelowna’s Bananatag, Staffbase secures $145 million
Germany’s Staffbase, which provides internal communications software to businesses, has raised a $145 million Series D round…
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New Ventures BC opens applications for 2021 competition
New Ventures BC has opened applications for its 21st annual tech startup competition, sponsored by Innovate BC. Applications…
Today in funding: Goodfood, TRADE X, Peak Power, Novarc Technologies, Innovate BC
Four Canadian tech companies and three tech-focused research projects have recently secured funding, including Goodfood, TRADE…
15 Canadian startups chosen for third Global Affairs’ California-focused women in tech program
Fifteen women-led Canadian tech companies have been selected to participate in the third iteration of Global Affairs Canada…
New angel group launches to inject early-stage capital into Western Canada tech startups
A new angel organization has formed with an aim to expand access to capital for early-stage tech entrepreneurs in Western Canada.…
Federal government, Innovate BC investing $2 million into BC tech pilot projects
The National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) and Innovate BC have signed a memorandum…
Government invests $2.1 million to support Francophone businesses in Western Canada
The federal government is investing $2.1 million in four economic development organizations that support Francophone businesses…
1QBit, AlayaCare among latest projects to receive support from Digital Technology Supercluster
The British Columbia-based Digital Technology Supercluster has announced seven new projects that are part of its COVID-19 program,…
How some provinces are facilitating the federal commercial rent relief program
Only three provincial governments have provided details on how they will facilitate the federal government’s commercial rent…
Clio, Trulioo, Terramera among finalists for 2020 BC Technology Impact Awards
The BC Tech Association has announced the finalists of the 2020 Technology Impact Awards (TIAs), an event that recognizes innovative…
New Ventures BC opens applications for 2020 competition
New Ventures BC has opened applications for its 2020 competition, which is presented by Innovate BC. ”If you’re serious…
#BCTECHSummit announces speakers for 2020 event
The first round of speakers has been announced for #BCTECHSummit, an annual event organized by Innovate BC and sponsored by…
Accelerate Okanagan to hold second OKGN Angel Summit in March
British Columbia-based tech hub Accelerate Okanagan will be hosting its OKGN Angel Summit on March 12, where it will hold its…
BC-based Thoughtexchange raises $20 million Series B
BC-based crowdsourcing software company, Thoughtexchange, has raised $20 million in Series B financing. The round was led by…
Two research projects receive combined $448,000 from Innovate BC
Two BC research projects have received a combined total of $448,000 through the Ignite Program of Innovate BC, the agency that…