Deloitte releases Fast 50 highlighting Canada’s high-growth companies
Deloitte has released its list of its Technology Fast 50, which recognizes tech companies in Canada experiencing significant revenue growth over the past four…
British Columbia
U of Guelph, Left investing $2.13 million in RightMesh project improving Northern connectivity
British Columbia-based Left and the University of Guelph’s School of Computer Science have announced a $2.13 million partnership with nonprofit Mitacs to support the…
Shopify will power BC’s online cannabis sales
According to a report from the Canadian Press, Shopify will power the ecommerce platform for British Columbia’s cannabis sales after the province’s Liquor Distribution…
BC Tech Association announces 2018 Technology Impact Award winners
The BC Tech Association has announced the winners of its 2018 Technology Impact Awards (TIAs), which recognize companies contributing to the success of the…
HyperGrowth: Life healthtech accelerator announces second cohort graduates
HyperGrowth: Life, a life sciences program that supports startups struggling with commercialization, has announced the five companies graduating from its second cohort. Launched in…
BC gov’t announces $125 million in tech investments at #BCTechSummit
During last week’s BC Tech Summit, the provincial government unveiled plans to invest in several initiatives aimed at supporting the province’s tech sector. Premier…
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…
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…
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