For several years I maintained an annual summer tradition of travelling from Vancouver to Alberta, deploying a different itinerary each road trip. The idea of logging all those kilometres—about 2,000 per trip—without spending money on gas is appealing. But for a long time rural British Columbia seemed hostile to the electric vehicle, with limited charging support and technical terrain. I have since moved to rural BC. A friend looking to visit asked, “Can I drive my Tesla there?” Just a few years ago, I would have shook my head. Bring the guzzler. Today, it’s a different story. Electric vehicle ..read more

Last year, Keltic Canada Development broke ground on a new health-innovation project. The Vancouver-based Keltic teamed up with global medical technology company Masimo to develop a multi-level facility. “We’re proud to see that our reputation as a leader in the life sciences sector has helped lead Masimo to expand their operations in B.C.,” stated Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation. The 100,000 square foot facility, located at historic 220 Prior Street near the eastern half of the False Creek, marked the first building in the Healthcare Precinct in the FLATS ..read more

The startup ecosystem within British Columbia is renowned for its work in sustainability across sectors. One of the most important areas to manage and optimize resources is in food production and related industries. Everybody will always need to eat, so this remains a critical area to find sustainable and innovate practices for. Many BC startups have long been taking on a wide range of issues connected to an overall mission of innovating food systems for growth, resilience, and sustainability—now, and indefinitely into the future. It’s why Techcouver covers Canada’s food systems disruptors, an ..read more

Vancouver’s VRIFY has raised a $6 million to fuel their market expansion plans and feature development. VRIFY is a mining communications technology platform that helps mining companies attract and secure investment through innovative tools. The Series A round was co-led by RCF Jolimont Innovation and Beedie Capital, with participation from Victoria’s Tiny. VRIFY offers 3D visualization technologies and 360 degree mining site virtual tours helping mining companies better communicate project details to investors. The platform includes interactive features that facilitate meaningful dia ..read more

Vancouver’s VRIFY has raised a $6 million to fuel their market expansion plans and feature development. VRIFY is a mining communications technology platform that helps mining companies attract and secure investment through innovative tools. The Series A round was co-led by RCF Jolimont Innovation and Beedie Capital, with participation from Victoria’s Tiny. VRIFY offers 3D visualization technologies and 360 degree mining site virtual tours helping mining companies better communicate project details to investors. The platform includes interactive features that facilitate meaningful dia ..read more

There is a new energy to events this year. While some major events such as Dreamforce returned last year, many annual events have waited until 2023 to once again go live and in-person since pre-Pandemic. It feels like we are almost back into the full swing of things, with regular events being hosted online and in-person throughout the year in Vancouver. Let’s check out a couple happening within the next month. TechExit – May 30 Canada’s definitive event for tech M&A returns to Vancouver on May 30—there is only one day left to buy tickets! Taking place at the Vancouver Convention Centre, th ..read more

Vancouver’s Human In Motion Robotics (HMR) has successfully closed a $10 million Series A financing round with a significant $8 million investment and strategic partnership coming from Beno Holdings, a prominent Korean firm focused on technology investments. Human In Motion Robotics is renowned for its ground-breaking work in developing state-of-the-art robotic systems that augment human capabilities. Their innovative technologies are designed to enhance human mobility, increase productivity, improve safety, and enable new possibilities across various industries, including manufacturing, logis ..read more

Artificial intelligence technology is truly taking off in Vancouver, as well as throughout British Columbia, across Canada, and all over the world. In the latest example of momentum, Cognosys, a rising player in the AI tooling sector, this week announced the completion of a seed funding round worth US$2 million. At the heart of Burnaby-born Cognosys is the pursuit to streamline complex technical tasks. The firm aspires to pioneer a web-based AI agent platform, akin to digital personal assistants, enabling users of varying technical acumen to harness the power of AI confidently. Unlike ChatGPT ..read more

Lululemon announced today that it will create over 2,600 new jobs in Vancouver over the next five years. The expansion of lululemon’s global headquarters in its hometown promises to significantly boost British Columbia’s prosperity. With its British Columbia origins, Lululemon has employed and continues to employ thousands of Canadians, while bringing people with unique skill sets from abroad to the province, fuelling Canada’s innovation engine. This expansion project will benefit from the collaboration of the federal and provincial governments after being recognized as a significant investmen ..read more

Canada’s definitive event for tech M&A returns to Vancouver on May 30th. Taking place at the Vancouver Convention Centre, the TechExit Vancouver conference promises to bring together industry luminaries, seasoned veterans, and leading experts to share their insights into the landscape of tech M&A. A diverse roster of acclaimed M&A professionals, pioneering tech entrepreneurs, and authoritative legal experts will deep dive into the latest trends, time-tested strategies, and industry best practices. Among the scheduled speakers are Maverix’s John Ruffolo, Otter’s Kevin Sandhu, and Ve ..read more