New Ventures BC opens applications for 22nd annual competition
This year’s competition includes a new $10,000 sustainability prize.
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Invest Ontario appoints CEO as InBC bolsters team with Telus exec
Ontario and British Columbia are building their respective agencies to foster local innovation.
BC’s budget strong on cleantech; Alberta positions itself as major tech hub
BC announces $654 million for cleantech, while Alberta promises $73 million for innovation.
Pitchbook names four Canadian universities in 2021 list of top 50 colleges for founders
Four Canadian universities make 2021 Pitchbook list of top 50 colleges for founders Financial data and software company Pitchbook…
B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy unveils exec team and board members
With the appointment of an executive team and board of directors, the British Columbia Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy…
BC’s tech investment boom continued in Q3
With over $900 million raised by British Columbia’s tech startups, venture investment in the province stayed strong in the…
Acquisition roundup: Ramp, Top Hat, Wishpond, Trade X, Enthusiast Gaming
Five Canadian tech companies have made acquisitions or have been acquired over the last little while. Here are some highlights…
SMRT1 crowdfunds over $484,000 for smart touchscreen for vending machines
SMRT1, a Nelson, BC-based startup, raised almost half a million dollars through its seed round crowdfunding campaign that closed…
Canon to acquire British Columbia semiconductor company Redlen for $341 million CAD
Renowned camera company Canon Inc. is set to take control of British Columbia-based semiconductor company Redlen Technologies…
BC set a new venture funding record in Q2 as total investment eclipsed previous quarter
Tech startups in British Columbia raised over $1 billion in the second quarter of 2021, slightly eclipsing total investment…
Digital Technology Supercluster announces $20 million digital wellness project
Canada’s Digital Technology Supercluster has announced a $20 million CAD project to develop a new digital wellness platform…
Funding roundup: Conquest Planning, Amphy, XCO, OceanSync
Four Canadian tech companies have recently secured fresh funding to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised money,…
BC venture funding matches Toronto with over $1 billion raised in Q1 2021
With over $1 billion invested into British Columbia’s tech startups in the first quarter of this year, venture funding in…
BC MLA confirms PNP tech stream now permanent following tech sector pressure
The Government of British Columbia has made the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Tech Pilot permanent, says BC member of legislative…
Amazon to expand presence in British Columbia with five new locations
Amazon has revealed plans to expand its presence in the province of British Columbia. The e-commerce giant is opening five…