CIRA dedicating $1 million towards projects that increase digital literacy
The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) announced that it is deploying $1 million towards 21 projects focused on digital literacy of the Internet of…
British Columbia
University of Waterloo launches supercomputer for big data and machine learning research
The University of Waterloo, Compute Canada, and Compute Ontario, announced the launch of a new data centre that will house the Graham system, a…
Updated #BCTech Strategy includes focus on STEM grads and encouraging US trade
At the second annual #BCTech Summit in Vancouver, BC Premier Christy Clark announced updates to its #BCTech Strategy. First announced in January 2016, the…
As #BCTechSummit approaches, speaker Ben Parr explains how startups can get more VC attention
The BC Innovation Council has announced the BC Tech Summit is returning this March 14 to 15, featuring keynote presentations from thought leaders such…
BC-based Cowichan Tribes partners with McKesson Canada to improve electronic healthcare access
Cowichan Tribes and Mustimuhw Information Solutions — created by Cowichan Tribes to address unique First Nations health centres — today announced a partnership with…
BC’s tech leaders pen open letter to Premier Christy Clark on the province’s talent shortage
Earlier this year, the British Columbia government revealed that it was creating a $100 million venture fund dedicated to encouraging growth in the tech…
BCIC launches How-To video series tackling universal startup problems
Part of being a Canadian entrepreneur is enjoying the tight-knit, supportive communities that make up the startup ecosystem. There’s only so much that one…
TSX Venture Exchange announces the 2016 TSX Venture 50
TSX Venture Exchange officially announced its 2016 TSX Venture 50, an annual ranking of the top performing companies across five verticals. The companies were…
Startup Canada announces latest recipients of Community Investment Fund
In a second round of investment, Startup Canada announced two more recipients of the Startup Canada Community Investment Fund, which invests in high-impact, entrepreneur-driven…
Checkfront raises $1 million
British Columbia-based Checkfront is one of those companies to fly way under the radar. Checkfront is an online booking platform that is specifically for…
DigiBC Says These 25 Businesses are British Columbia’s Most Innovative Technology Companies
DigiBC, the non-profit Industry Association for Digital Media and Wireless companies in BC, has named its Top 25 Innovative Technology Companies, which will all be showcased…
The Metabridge Startup Retreat Has Selected the 15 Companies Headed to Kelowna
Every year Accelerate Okanagan selects 15 high-performing startups from across Canada and fly them out to British Columbia’s wine country for 2.5 days. There…
British Columbia is Becoming the Planet’s Smartest Coast
Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) has announced a collaboration with IBM to create the “smartest coast on the planet”. A three-year, multi-million dollar project will…