Exclusive Benefits Program Now Available for VIATEC Members: Customizable Plans, Discounts, and Digital Tools to Simplify Employee Benefits.

VIATEC members can now access exclusive employee benefits with Vantage Corporate Benefits Advisory Inc., offering customizable plans, 10% discounts, and a fully digital platform for seamless management. Empower your workforce with health and lifestyle spending accounts, reduced fees, and enhanced flexibility.

A Victoria Original Steps Up to Shape California’s Medical Device Industry

VIATEC’s Startup Visa Program is attracting global entrepreneurs to Victoria, bringing new ideas and investment to our tech sector. Since 2019, we've endorsed high-potential businesses that contribute to our community’s growth and diversity. Learn how this program strengthens the local ecosystem and what it means for our members.

A Vancouver Island man has used his skills as a software developer to design a program that will scan the BC Ferries website and use text messages to alert travelers of cancelled reservations. Kylie Stanton reports.

Katapult Ocean is proud to announce its investment in Open Ocean Robotics as part of the 2024 Accelerator cohort, taking place this Fall.

Having gone through a rigorous diligence process, Open Ocean Robotics represents the top 1% of over 2,000 candidates assessed for the Accelerator Program throughout the year. In total, the recruitment round screened startups from 6 continents and over 60 countries, with the selected 12 companies representing 7 different countries and spanning 3 continents.

Representing a dynamic cross-section of tech sub-sectors from some of VIATEC’s leading members

Victoria, BC - Full On Lighting, a startup in the bike lighting industry, is excited to announce the launch of its flagship product, the MB6, a revolutionary bike light designed specifically for mountain bikers.

We asked 15 prominent Victoria business leaders that very question.

Victoria’s MarineLabs raised this year a $4.5 million seed funding round, marking the largest investment of its kind in Canadian history for an ocean tech company.

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The Government of BC's renewed investment of $4M will prepare over 1,800 job seekers across British Columbia for careers in the technology sector over the next two years and will support B.C.'s economy by equipping the workforce with digital skills necessary for innovation and economic growth and preparing them for the burgeoning AI economy.

On Sep. 5, Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced $3.5 million in PacifiCan funding for eight Vancouver Island-based organizations to try to advance innovation, attract visitors, and boost the region’s leadership in areas such as ocean technology and Indigenous tourism.

Tech industry veteran joins Cognito’s board, bringing strategic insight to fuel the company’s next phase of growth.

Peter Lukomskyj, known for his expertise in scaling tech-enabled businesses, has joined Cognito’s board as an Independent Director. Discover how his strategic vision will help drive Cognito’s mission forward alongside a dynamic leadership team.

2025 UVic Distinguished Alumni Awards nominations now open

Do you know a UVic grad doing amazing work in their community or career field? Nominate a friend, family member, colleague or former classmate for a 2025 UVic Distinguished Alumni Award. Find tips on nominating and fill out the online nomination form on the UVic Alumni website. Nominations accepted until Oct. 18, 2024.

Since 2020, we’ve invested more than $2.25 million in funding to support 95 teams building innovative solutions to some of the ocean industry’s most pressing issues in our Ocean Startup Challenge alone

Victoria’s tech trailblazers showcase cutting-edge maritime innovations in Newport, Rhode Island.

Vancouver Island’s inventive ocean businesses are world leaders in the $3-trillion “blue economy.

CIOReview features Victoria, BC-based Bekatec Online Solutions Executive Director Paul Deman, regarding decade-long Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) services for large enterprises.

"The methods we used in this study were originally developed at UVic and first applied to evaluate the effects of the BC carbon tax.”

BestHuman partners with the Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) to launch a 7-week "Transformative Leadership" program for new managers in the construction industry. This live cohort-based course empowers supervisors with essential leadership skills like communication, delegation, and strategic thinking. Learn more about how this hybrid coaching course can enhance managerial success.

This certification highlights Redbrick and its portfolio companies’ efforts to foster an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy

But is it right for your business lab or classroom?

Applications Close September 30th - Apply Now!

How Discovery Foundation and Spring Can Propel Your Health Tech Startup

Archipelago Leverages Technology and Expertise for Sustainable Fisheries and Marine Protection

Archipelago Leverages Technology and Expertise for Sustainable Fisheries and Marine Protection

From interactive games to immersive experiences, Ning Cao’s Edutainment Playbook is a game-changer in education

Forecast AI’s advanced machine learning models are trained on actual local observed data for more accurate coastal weather forecasts.

Akash Mohanty is one of a dozen students driving sustainability forward on Vancouver Island through the University of Victoria’s Sustainability Scholars program.

Mentorship, funding, and community support for startups

Mentorship, funding, and community support for startups

Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) celebrates the establishment of the 133,017 km² Tang.ɢwan — ḥačxʷiqak — Tsig̱is Marine Protected Area (MPA), highlighting its importance for ocean conservation and the role of ONC's NEPTUNE observatory in advancing scientific understanding of this biodiverse region

Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) celebrates the establishment of the 133,017 km² Tang.ɢwan — ḥačxʷiqak — Tsig̱is Marine Protected Area (MPA), highlighting its importance for ocean conservation and the role of ONC's NEPTUNE observatory in advancing scientific understanding of this biodiverse region

South Island Prosperity Partnership (SIPP), Greater Victoria’s economic development alliance, is proud to announce the appointment of Terry Gunning as the new board chair, alongside four new directors and nine returning directors

South Island Prosperity Partnership (SIPP), Greater Victoria’s economic development alliance, is proud to announce the appointment of Terry Gunning as the new board chair, alongside four new directors and nine returning directors

Harnessing Cutting-Edge AI to Safeguard Our Seas

Reflecting on the Visionary Leadership of Redlen’s Recently Retired COO with VIATEC’s Support

Help shape the future of VIATEC's Board of Directors. Bring your skills, talent and experience to the table

Transforming the South Island: Innovations, Sustainability, and Community Well-being

Robots, tunable lighting and resident-centred care all featured in new facility

VoxCell’s 3D bioprinted imitation of natural soft tissue helps pharmaceutical companies test new drugs faster.

VIATEC's Initiatives Drive Growth as Tech Industry Aims for $10 Billion by 2030

New Ventures BC Competition: Showcasing the Best in Innovation

Intro to VIATEC 101

Putting Victoria's Tech Talent on the Map

Celebrating Innovation and Community with MarineLabs' Scott Beatty

Innovative Marine Solutions Take Center Stage

Connecting Engineering Leaders and Industry at the WESST Event

New capability lets business owners better manage FX rates and increase the speed and ease of their cross-border transactions

Highlighting Innovation and Growth in the Life Sciences Industry

After abandoning its brokerage vision, Blossom plans to remain a social platform.

Technology Fast 50 program companies—small, large, public, private—span a variety of industry sectors and are leaders in hardware, software, telecom, digital media, and emerging areas such as clean technology. Awards are presented in four distinct categories that characterize and define the unique strengths of Canadian innovation.

Victoria's Own Pioneers Shaping the Future of Ocean Research

Tobi Lütke tells founders: “There’s less competition if you reach higher.”

A tragic accident inspired UVic alumnus Harsh Rathod, PhD ’19, to harness the power of AI and drones to improve the safety of infrastructure—and save lives.

How Victoria-based ALUULA created a breakthrough in composite fabric manufacturing.

Grants of up to $300,000 are available to BC initiatives in cleantech, energy, mining, agriculture.

Good jobs for workers, good times for students and retirees drive housing demand

The B.C. government will provide a one-time funding of $60,000

The company just announced plans to buy 50 electric airplane engines from Washington company magniX

Harbour Air has signed a letter of intent to purchase 50 electric engines for its seaplane fleet. Harbour Air’s prototype electric plane is seen here. (Photo Courtesy Harbour Air)

Origen Air, a Canadian women-owned company, offers innovative air purification solutions that utilize genetically enhanced plants to reduce human-made toxins from the air while supporting climate change initiatives.

Victoria-based cloud solutions provider Premier Cloud promotes its director of cloud services to CTO

The We Wai Kai Nation opens Vancouver Island’s first Indigenous-owned Starbucks.

The prime minister toured the University of Victoria’s CanAssist wing of the CARSA building to hear from science and engineering students and faculty about their research.

Helm CONNECT and Smart Fleet Management are combined to create a powerful management tool that delivers a centralized analytics platform for maritime operations.

Douglas Magazine's annual "10 to Watch" list, which spotlights innovative companies poised to make significant impacts in their respective sectors, has this year recognized two standout startups: GoChip and Ocean AID. These companies are redefining the intersections of technology with pet care and marine conservation, respectively, showcasing how innovative applications of technology can address complex challenges in both familiar and novel domains.

Harwood Custom Composites (HCC), a privately owned Canadian company located at the Victoria International Airport (YYJ), has hired Peter McLaughlin as its new CEO to lead the organization as it expands its services to meet the increasing demand for safe and reliable custom composite fabrication for aerospace industry partners. McLaughlin’s previous leadership experience includes significant turnarounds in profitability, production, and reputation for multiple organizations across Canada.

At Shift, our mission has always been to provide users with a seamless platform that integrates their favorite apps into one powerful browser. While tryshift.com served as a solid foundation, the acquisition of Shift.com propels us towards unparalleled heights of impact and accessibility.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has incredible potential to transform the economy, improve the way we work, and enhance our way of life. The global race to scale up and adopt AI is on, and Canada is at the forefront of this technology.

gofundme for the Reynolds Reybots

Attending the World Championships is an amazing opportunity for our team who have worked so hard achieve our current success. We are hoping to send 20 people on the trip. It is a valuable and potentially life changing experience. Students will meet and collaborate with teams from around the world. The cost of the trip just to cover airfare and accommodations is approximately $2,500 per person. This cost will be a barrier for many team members. We would really like for everyone on our team to be able to share this experi

The Company's shares also continue to trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "EPRX".

Cuboh’s technology creates a seamless and more efficient process, setting the stage for the evolution of the online ordering industry

Applicants will compete for $250,000 in cash and prizes

MarineLabs Secures Historic Investment to Revolutionize Maritime Weather Intelligence and Propel Canada's Marine Industry Forward

MarineLabs Secures Historic Investment to Revolutionize Maritime Weather Intelligence and Propel Canada's Marine Industry Forward

B.C. engineering firms exploring ways to increase efficiency, address labour shortages

B.C. engineering firms exploring ways to increase efficiency, address labour shortages

AI is here to help knowledge sharing at work, says Inqli

AI is here to help knowledge sharing at work, says Inqli

Helijet orders a groundbreaking electric aircraft.

Dirk Van Hyfte MD, PhD, Co-Founder and Head of Innovation of BioStrand, to present findings live next week at the HIMSS24 conference in Orlando, Florida

Cognito attracts next round financing to launch its all-in-one, affordable mental health service in Ontario and expand partnerships with insurers, businesses and government.

UVic Alumni Make Waves in Technology: 2024 Awards Announce Leaders

Following 2023 layoffs, Miller Wright must steer Certn’s global operations through a “transformation year.”

This year's Western Angel Investment Summit in Victoria was off the charts! Every session and social event was buzzing with energy, showcasing an incredible mix of talent from near and far, all excited about our tech scene.

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From gift baskets to disc golf, side hustles allow us to express ourselves and make money, too.

Langford is helping entrepreneurs hatch their dream with “incubators.”

Is B.C. really banning short-term rentals?

Devices tracking derelict boats as Barnacle Systems also aims to bring boaters peace of mind

Victoria composite materials company developed fabric that is super-light, super tough

D-VOLMET, StarCaster, Text-to-Speech

TEDx returns to Victoria after almost a decade.

Cowan most recently led Ontario’s intellectual property agency.

Council vote was 7-2 in favour of allowing the Roundhouse at Bayview Place project to go ahead in Vic West.

Lab automation is not new, but the hospital says WASPLab's use of AI is a first for Western Canada, assessing and sorting culture plates, separating bacterial cultures and letting staff know if something needs more analysis.

Six things that won’t go out of style next year — or any other year.

Ocean Networks Canada joins the Spanish and the penguins

Introducing new ways to connect partner apps to automate work across your tools with clicks not code

Emilie de Rosenroll, who has led Greater Victoria’s economic development agency since it was founded in 2016, is leaving to pursue opportunities in the private sector.

If you live in Greater Victoria, your Amazon order passes through this sprawling 115,000-square-foot fulfilment centre in Sidney.

Please consider sponsoring Battlesnake on GitHub to keep us operational throughout 2024!

Sparking curiosity and connection

Inspiring speakers, uncharted connections, and a mission to share exceptional ideas. TEDx is returning to Victoria for the first time since 2015.

Plus, find out whether you could pass Vancouver Island University's AI test, and who spoke out for women at COP28 this week.

The Government of Canada recently announced the opening of applications for the latest round of its Low Carbon Economy Challenge, with up to $170 million up for grabs for projects deploying proven, low-carbon technologies.

Founder James Clift has been starting businesses since he was in high school in White Rock

Less than a month ago, we profiled Durable founder James Clift, a former winner of our 30 Under 30 program and a serial entrepreneur who wants to make owning a business easier than having a job. He’s taken another step toward that goal today with the announcement that Durable—which helps small business owners scale their operations—has raised $14 million in Series A funding.

Plus, flying orcas, recyclable alternatives, and more local awards.

AccelerateIP — a federally funded new program providing comprehensive support around intellectual property (IP), education, and strategy — has formally launched. Better yet, the program is now accepting applications.

Masquerade Elegance Meets Tech: Highlights from Victoria's Dazzling VIATEC Awards Night.

Gaps in representation remain, says tech sector report

STN Video collaborates with Formula 1® to enable monthly video clip delivery through its platform, leveraging Smart Match™ for seamless integration into editorial coverage, targeting a diverse audience and capitalizing on the sport's surging popularity in the U.S.

STN Video collaborates with Formula 1® to enable monthly video clip delivery through its platform, leveraging Smart Match™ for seamless integration into editorial coverage, targeting a diverse audience and capitalizing on the sport's surging popularity in the U.S.

Victoria-based Peloton Technologies concludes its late seed round, securing $2 million in investment to fuel rapid growth, enhance their acquisition strategy, and support organic growth initiatives in simplifying payment workflows for SMEs.

Victoria-based Peloton Technologies concludes its late seed round, securing $2 million in investment to fuel rapid growth, enhance their acquisition strategy, and support organic growth initiatives in simplifying payment workflows for SMEs.

ImmunoPrecise Antibodies Ltd. launches BioStrand's RAG-based LLM platform, integrating with HYFT technology and LENSai for revolutionary AI-driven drug discovery, aiming for a leadership role in the projected $187.95 billion AI healthcare market by 2030

ImmunoPrecise Antibodies Ltd. launches BioStrand's RAG-based LLM platform, integrating with HYFT technology and LENSai for revolutionary AI-driven drug discovery, aiming for a leadership role in the projected $187.95 billion AI healthcare market by 2030

Certn partners with Vancouver's Leasey.AI, providing property managers and landlords with direct access to Certn's automated background checks within the Leasey platform, streamlining tenant screening processes in Canada

Certn partners with Vancouver's Leasey.AI, providing property managers and landlords with direct access to Certn's automated background checks within the Leasey platform, streamlining tenant screening processes in Canada

Origen Air CEO Susan Rae Blanchet receives the gold award in the Women in Business Thought Leader of the Year – Business Products category at the Stevie Awards for her innovative air purification systems

Origen Air CEO Susan Rae Blanchet receives the gold award in the Women in Business Thought Leader of the Year – Business Products category at the Stevie Awards for her innovative air purification systems

BDC launches the $100 million Thrive Lab, collaborating with 25 partners to co-invest up to $35 million in at least 100 women-led businesses, addressing social issues and overcoming underrepresentation

BDC launches the $100 million Thrive Lab, collaborating with 25 partners to co-invest up to $35 million in at least 100 women-led businesses, addressing social issues and overcoming underrepresentation

The Canadian government is investing up to $170 million in the Low Carbon Economy Challenge Fund, supporting projects deploying proven low-carbon technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to the 2030 emissions reduction target, while fostering economic growth and job creation.

The Canadian government is investing up to $170 million in the Low Carbon Economy Challenge Fund, supporting projects deploying proven low-carbon technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to the 2030 emissions reduction target, while fostering economic growth and job creation.

With the financial year end recently completed, the team at ALUULA can report excellent progress across the key vertical markets and continued product innovation.

This podcast explains the differences between HR and Staff Augmentation and explores Charter’s comprehensive approach to IT Staff Augmentation practice, with its unique value proposition in the marketplace.

Spotlight on Victoria's Finest Tech Innovators

While tech companies face substantial challenges when it comes to accessing capital, a survey of winner’s executives shows immigration is improving the talent shortage in the sector

While tech companies face substantial challenges when it comes to accessing capital, a survey of winner’s executives shows immigration is improving the talent shortage in the sector

The Vancouver Island startup is using AI-driven technology to explore the world of fungi for new therapeutic drugs

The Vancouver Island startup is using AI-driven technology to explore the world of fungi for new therapeutic drugs

The Victoria-based digital ad agency started as a YouTube channel

The Victoria-based digital ad agency started as a YouTube channel

Denis Carignan, executive vice president of Indigenous impact and innovation at PLATO, believes seeing Indigenous peoples in the tech industry could be the key to inspiring the next generation of talent.

Denis Carignan, executive vice president of Indigenous impact and innovation at PLATO, believes seeing Indigenous peoples in the tech industry could be the key to inspiring the next generation of talent.

Explore how GoChip, a Victoria-based animaltech company, is transforming animal identification and tracking to improve disease control, licensing, and community well-being, with a special emphasis on tackling the issue of canine rabies through mass vaccination campaigns and technology-driven solutions.

Explore how GoChip, a Victoria-based animaltech company, is transforming animal identification and tracking to improve disease control, licensing, and community well-being, with a special emphasis on tackling the issue of canine rabies through mass vaccination campaigns and technology-driven solutions.

Redlen Technologies, is making waves globally with its advanced CZT sensors originally developed for space exploration, and now used in medical imaging and security applications

Redlen Technologies, is making waves globally with its advanced CZT sensors originally developed for space exploration, and now used in medical imaging and security applications

New Envelope Will Strategically Bolster Access to Seed Stage Capital for Canadian Software Companies

New Envelope Will Strategically Bolster Access to Seed Stage Capital for Canadian Software Companies

Meet the newly minted members tasked with supporting Victoria’s tech community

Meet the newly minted members tasked with supporting Victoria’s tech community

Tobyn Sowden, CEO at Redbrick catches up with MarTech Series to talk about the latest trends surrounding B2B tech marketing including the growing influence of AI in this space

Tobyn Sowden, CEO at Redbrick catches up with MarTech Series to talk about the latest trends surrounding B2B tech marketing including the growing influence of AI in this space

Locelle, an advocate of equitable workplaces and a supporter of women in tech, unveils a noteworthy transformation as it rebrands to "BestHuman," reaffirming its dedication to nurturing inclusive, diverse, and empowering workspaces

Locelle, an advocate of equitable workplaces and a supporter of women in tech, unveils a noteworthy transformation as it rebrands to "BestHuman," reaffirming its dedication to nurturing inclusive, diverse, and empowering workspaces

CHARTER ANNOUNCES ITS LATEST PODCAST – Charter’s Cybersecurity Best Practices

Solaires Introduces Innovation: Recapturing Indoor Light for Renewable Energy Generation

Recognize Innovative Local Businesses for the 2024 Douglas 10 to Watch Awards!

Recognize Innovative Local Businesses for the 2024 Douglas 10 to Watch Awards!

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and we’ve invited Cisco’s Field CTO- Cisco Security, Jason Maynard, to share his unique insights and cautionary tales on the matter.

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and we’ve invited Cisco’s Field CTO- Cisco Security, Jason Maynard, to share his unique insights and cautionary tales on the matter.

Joni Wins $10,000 Innovate BC Regional Startup Prize and Continues to Thrive in 2023

Joni Wins $10,000 Innovate BC Regional Startup Prize and Continues to Thrive in 2023

CHARTER ANNOUNCES ITS LATEST PODCAST – Charter’s Business Transformation Roadshow: A Practical Approach to Business Transformation

Find out which five businesses made the prestigious Globe and Mail rankings, plus two big wins in the local economy.

A bold new project will move the Malahat First Nation closer to energy independence.

Innovate BC Ignite awards funding to a pair of UVic projects

Representing an impressive cross-section of tech sub-sectors from some of VIATEC’s strongest company members

Two designers from New Zealand built a wildly popular social network for movie buffs. Now, they’re cashing in (and sticking around for the sequel).

Don't miss out on hearing how to launch and grow your company from the NYC-based entrepreneur, investor, and writer.

75 UVic students recently converged on Fort Tectoria. Here’s why.

New facility is latest milestone for Open Ocean Robotics

$2.5M grant integrates Indigenous knowledge into sustainability projects

By adding SaaSquatch’s leading customer referral technology to impact.com, clients will be able to transform customers into lifelong advocates through authentic, profitable, and scalable partnerships between consumers and brands

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Deborah Sacrey of MCF Energy details how the company’s tech could change the industry.

Provincial funding will help local oceantech continue to EXCEL

Here’s a line on why each one is a favourite to win.

VTJ dives into VIATEC's Startup Visa program thanks to insights from a trio of founders

VTJ dives into VIATEC's Startup Visa program thanks to insights from a trio of founders

Canadian tech leader doubles down on software for the digital entrepreneur, adding New York-based Animoto to its global portfolio of companies

Canadian tech leader doubles down on software for the digital entrepreneur, adding New York-based Animoto to its global portfolio of companies

INTLABS — Empowering organizations with tools for data governance and real-world insight

INTLABS — Empowering organizations with tools for data governance and real-world insight

Farming the “mermaid’s garden” is becoming a profitable business on Vancouver Island, both for passionate artisans and ambitious commercial operations.

Plus, learn about "greenhushing", and find out which store now carries Joni products.

Nanaimo modernizes permitting and approvals process with software from Vancouver’s Clariti

Regiondo joins the Checkfront and Rezdy merger. Plus, local insights into leadership.

The new data from recruiting company Robert Half found that hybrid working arrangements were favoured by 54 per cent of hiring managers, compared with 49 per cent of professionals surveyed.

UVic, Rainhouse lend insight as the Government of Canada unveils strategic vision

CleanBC Go Electric ARC program invests $5M in clean transportation

BDC study finds sustainability is now a “must-do” for Canadian businesses.

Niricson completes $10M+ Series A

Seeking new markets can grow your business — and help your country.

We caught up with a quartet of current board members who shared their insights on why they joined, how it has impacted them, and what they’d tell prospective members.

When the TELUS Ocean office tower opens in 2024, it’s expected to bring hundreds of workers into the heart of the city.

Checkfront merges with Aussie company, Rezdy

The Victoria-based drag clown is the first international all-star hall of famer in the popular reality series

The Victoria Hand Project Team travels to Ukraine to provide civilians and soldiers with custom fit prosthetics

The Victoria Hand Project Team travels to Ukraine to provide civilians and soldiers with custom fit prosthetics

Minister also announces $4.6M for three B.C. businesses to expand and reach global markets

Minister also announces $4.6M for three B.C. businesses to expand and reach global markets

CEOs Jason Morehouse and Chris Atkin share the details of the recent deal, which brings two in-destination experience sector booking system providers together under one company

CEOs Jason Morehouse and Chris Atkin share the details of the recent deal, which brings two in-destination experience sector booking system providers together under one company

The Canadian Coast Guard has purchased 39 BRNKL Rapid Deploy units, plus learn more about the BCTEN coalition.

The Canadian Coast Guard has purchased 39 BRNKL Rapid Deploy units, plus learn more about the BCTEN coalition.

Help shape the future of VIATEC's Board of Directors. Bring your skills, talent and experience to the table. Instructions and commitment included in this release

Funding for Victoria’s oceantech, cleantech, and fintech

Victoria tech company receives $3.7 million to reinvent kitchen composting.

The Canadian Coast Guard is taking action to address abandoned, wrecked or hazardous vessels that can threaten marine environments, local communities and economies

The Canadian Coast Guard is taking action to address abandoned, wrecked or hazardous vessels that can threaten marine environments, local communities and economies

From baseball to battlegrounds and Flash to frontier technologies, the local gaming space is making a major name for itself.

Joni makes the Top 25 for New Ventures BC

These are the local 2023 Technology Impact Award nominees

STN Video the online video platform for publishers who care about content, user experience and monetization, has for the second year in a row been named ‘Best Video Platform’

STN Video the online video platform for publishers who care about content, user experience and monetization, has for the second year in a row been named ‘Best Video Platform’

Celebrating 10 Years of Innovation and Venture Building in British Columbia

Nvidia and Apple technologies enable LlamaZOO technology partners like Acuity Brands to visualize, manage and collaborate using their data like never before

ChinookX is building tech solutions for Indigenous peoples

Scale YYJ has come and gone, but here are our highlights

Victoria’s tech community comes together

‘Probably the highest IQ concentration in the city is in this room right now’

Nothing is ever certain in business, but these days adaptability and flexibility are more important than ever. Your business’s needs are changing—so should your hiring strategy.

Bringing co-op students onto your team can help you weather economic uncertainty and set up your business to thrive. Here are 5 reasons to join 1,500 employers across the province and hire a UVic co-op student.

A Victoria company that automated doing background checks on prospective new hires continues to attract venture capital, despite a general venture capital funding drought and bear market for high-tech companies

A Victoria company that automated doing background checks on prospective new hires continues to attract venture capital, despite a general venture capital funding drought and bear market for high-tech companies

It’s not the first economic downturn, and it won’t be the last. Victoria’s business veterans offer tips on how to navigate the choppy terrain.

Navigating today’s economic headwinds with wisdom from the past

The BRNKL Arctic Deploy was developed as a portable solution that supports live video streaming, motion detection with computer vision, and intruder detection

The BRNKL Arctic Deploy was developed as a portable solution that supports live video streaming, motion detection with computer vision, and intruder detection

Cascadia Seaweed, founded in 2019, has grown to be the largest vertically-integrated ocean seaweed cultivator and processor in Canada in partnership with coastal First Nations.

Cascadia Seaweed, founded in 2019, has grown to be the largest vertically-integrated ocean seaweed cultivator and processor in Canada in partnership with coastal First Nations.

The Victoria-based startup's new and innovative animal ID technology was recently showcased at the Humane Canada Summit for Animals

The Victoria-based startup's new and innovative animal ID technology was recently showcased at the Humane Canada Summit for Animals

Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t the greatest thing since sliced bread. It has fascinating uses, big and small, but businesses need to keep two feet on the ground.

Instant Online Video Access! Publishers can get the Industry’s Best Online Video Platform (OVP) for content, technology and monetization in minutes

Instant Online Video Access! Publishers can get the Industry’s Best Online Video Platform (OVP) for content, technology and monetization in minutes

Based in Victoria, BC, FunctionFox designs and builds timesheet and project management software for creative agencies and teams

Based in Victoria, BC, FunctionFox designs and builds timesheet and project management software for creative agencies and teams

Those who have travelled by sea know how fast weather conditions can change. Knowing how important it is to have as much information as possible before heading out on the water, a Victoria-based company is launching 360-degree cameras on a familiar floating object

Those who have travelled by sea know how fast weather conditions can change. Knowing how important it is to have as much information as possible before heading out on the water, a Victoria-based company is launching 360-degree cameras on a familiar floating object

Making learning accessible with Earlybird, an early childhood education app

Making learning accessible with Earlybird, an early childhood education app

Mustard Seed Street Church lost more than 40 pallets of food and other goods due to smoke damage

The Mustard Seed Food Bank will soon have its shelves stocked by the Tech Community

Local startup VitaminLab eyes North American expansion

Company said in a tweet its application to operate in those communities has been approved

The Innovator Skills Initiative provides up to $10,000 to help employers hire a new employee. The program helps under-represented people get their first job in B.C.’s tech sector, helps create a more diverse tech sector and supports companies facing skills shortages to grow and expand.

Specialized lab spaces on the way for Island innovators

Walk into any washroom at VIATEC and you will not only see free toilet paper for use, but free joni menstrual care as well.

joni’s battery-operated freevend dispenser in a public washroom.

The University of Victoria will lead a national, multi-partner research initiative that will help get Canada to net zero

$83.6M advances UVic-led vision for clean energy shift

Clean energy transitions for small-to-mid-sized communities, led by UVic

Founder, innovator, business enthusiast — Scale YYJ invites everyone to its series of community-organized events.

Local Company Wins International Award for its Innovative Solution to Polymer Material Challenges

XlynX Materials, a specialty chemical and materials company based in Victoria, was awarded the 2023 ASC Innovation Award for its work in applying a chemical biology solution to a materials science problem. XlynX adhesives and primers create chemical bonds with unreactive polymers, enabling a host of new applications for the world's most abundant polymers.

Revela revels in Next AI experience

Canadian Crown Corporation Invests in the Startup’s Global Expansion

Romain Metivet on building a green chemistry company in Victoria and the E.U.

In 2023, the recession/inflation/debt message continues to churn, tossing businesses into fraught waters. But slowdowns can also present opportunities.

Jason Goldsworthy joins COAST

Nodin Cutfeet, founder of Waniskâw, discusses the importance of tech design for Indigenous youth

This local company just raised everything but the kitchen sink

Plus, get your tickets for #VicTJtalks before it's too late.

An evening with Bob McDonald, host of CBC's Quirks and Quarks, UVIC Engineering and Computer Science Building Room 123, 6:30-8:00 PM April 4th

On April 4th Bob McDonald, host of CBC’s Quirks and Quarks, will be speaking at UVIC about his new book, “The Future is Now: Solving the Climate Crisis with Today’s Technologies”. Registration is through either the Vancouver Island Engineering Society (https://viengsoc.ca) or the Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (https://www.egbc.ca/Events/Events/2023/VC2APR23). The proceeds from the admission charge are going towards scholarships for UVIC Engineering Students.

In Conversation with Chief Leanne Joe

The 20th year of the VIATEC event is capitalizing on the current swell of momentum for in-person events. It's bigger and better than ever.

With a mission to change the way mental health care is provided to Canadians, Cognito Health combines access to physicians, pharmacies and counselling services to develop a more effective treatment for anxiety and depression.

Love, truth and respect guide practices at Animikii

Plus, UVic dishes out some awards.

Spring break is next week, but members of the Reynolds Reybots, the robotics club at Reynolds Secondary, will be hard at work as they start fundraising to send a team to Houston, Texas, to compete in a world championship.

Spring break is next week, but members of the Reynolds Reybots, the robotics club at Reynolds Secondary, will be hard at work as they start fundraising to send a team to Houston, Texas, to compete in a world championship.

E.B. Horsman & Son (EBH) Moves Victoria Branch to a New Location!

E.B. Horsman & Son (EBH) Moves Victoria Branch to a New Location!

The company’s revenue in Q4 2022 was over $13 million, an increase of nine percent on Q4 2021

WeBC to receive continued funding from the WES Ecosystem Fund

WeBC to receive continued funding from the WES Ecosystem Fund

The textile engineer plans to produce over 10,000 metric tons of hemp fibre per year

Last week, Silicon Valley Bank's collapse was extensively covered, leading to speculation on its impact on Canadian tech ventures. Yesterday, Canada's Tech Network, including VIATEC, proposed practical actions for the government to lessen the fallout.

Over the past week there has been extensive coverage of the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank along with a great deal of speculation on what this might mean for Canadian tech ventures. Yesterday, Canada’s Tech Network, including VIATEC, put forward a set of practical actions the Canadian Government can take to help mitigate the potential fallout.

ScaleYYJ is Victoria BC's event for founders, creators, and builders to scale their businesses to new heights together!

The sky’s the limit for this student entrepreneur.

Semaphore is a leading SaaS and informatics services company addressing inherent challenges in the paradigm shift to personalized medicine

Semaphore is a leading SaaS and informatics services company addressing inherent challenges in the paradigm shift to personalized medicine

Applications Are Now Open for the 2023 New Ventures BC Competition. The annual competition is back for its 23rd consecutive year.

We’re very excited to announce that the Battlesnake team is joining DevCycle, a leading feature management company helping talented teams build great software. Combined, we’ll be able to support developers from all experiences and backgrounds in becoming better programmers and delivering amazing products worldwide.

Victoria’s tech events kickstart new startups, products, and relationships

Employer of the Year award finalist for the 2022 Victoria Tech Community Awards.

Plus, the local ventures making international headlines.

Supporting local talent: how Lighthouse Labs and UVic are teaming up to bolster the tech industry

On the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a team of volunteers from Vancouver Island recently returned to Ukraine to provide continued support for those living in the war zone. As Paul Johnson reports, included in that group for the first time were B.C. experts in the field of prosthetics.

The Victoria Video Game Roundtable was started over a decade ago by local studio heads for them to regularly come together to support each other and share their challenges/opportunities.

SkyBox Labs, a Vancouver-based video-game developer, has just opened an outpost in a historic Victoria building where it aims "to produce big titles within a small studio culture."

“Beyond Culture: Bridging Gaps in Accessibility, Equity & Inclusion”

Plus, meet the companies on B.C.'s Top Employers list for 2023.

Women’s Equity Lab is helping women founders gain economic security through women-led investments

Decision depends on rate trends, risk appetite, growth prospects and much more

While Brock Schuman may have "so many chickens to count" on his to-do list, his passion for biotech entrepreneurship has already hatched

Despite the name, there is no fall in sight for DropCommerce

Good opportunity for companies looking for assistance with upcoming fundraising rounds.

Good opportunity for companies looking for assistance with upcoming fundraising rounds.

Capable of writing essays and answering complex questions, ChatGPT is challenging traditional methods of learning and assessment in Victoria and beyond

Victoria-based tech holding company has acquired over 30 companies since it was founded in 2016

Meet the local awardees of Innovate BC and NRC IRAP’s Fast Pilot program funding

Zero Logistics aims to solve the “last mile delivery problem” by replacing polluting delivery vans with high-capacity electric cargo bikes.

For Pani Energy, it must be getting comfortable at the top

Plus, government organizations of all sorts flashed the cash this week.

Looking to Recruit More Employees? You’re Not Alone.

SDTC Seed Funding recipients showcase breadth of sustainable innovation across Canada

Plus, three stories you may have missed.

Welcome to this week’s Thursday Feature, brought to you by Dine Around. In this issue, meet the Cowichan family building Indigenous sovereignty on the blockchain and learn from Victoria tech leaders' career journeys.

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Plus, Victoria innovators make their predictions for 2023.

Plus, Victoria innovators make their predictions for 2023.

A Victoria couple is refashioning the prosthetic design industry

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We asked the Victoria Tech Community Awards finalists for their number one Victoria tech prediction for 2023. Here are the top responses.

The former VIATEC board chair, an early champion of the internet, served her community and helped lay the foundation for Victoria’s current technological success.

The former VIATEC board chair, an early champion of the internet, served her community and helped lay the foundation for Victoria’s current technological success.

The adventurer and entrepreneur has a vision for how gathering data from the ocean could be both sustainable and lucrative

Local background-screening service has been named one of Canada’s leaders among AI companies

Local background-screening service has been named one of Canada’s leaders among AI companies

Startup of the Year and Product of the Year award finalist for the 2022 Victoria Tech Community Awards.

Startup of the Year and Product of the Year award finalist for the 2022 Victoria Tech Community Awards.

The three-month competition sees the region’s top startups compete for investment and mentorship.

The three-month competition sees the region’s top startups compete for investment and mentorship.

The 600 attendees raised $150,000 to fund the Victoria Community Food Hub’s Kitchen Connect program

The 600 attendees raised $150,000 to fund the Victoria Community Food Hub’s Kitchen Connect program

A throwback gala transported guests to the 80's while the community celebrated the best and brightest in tech.

VICTORIA, BC – The 2022 Victoria Tech Community Awards, held last night at Carson Hall at the Victoria Conference Centre, honoured the creativity and achievements of the people and businesses in the technology sector who have made Victoria the fastest-growing technology region in British Columbia. At the energy-packed gala, 16 recipients were chosen from among the 59 finalists to receive an iconic astronaut trophy created by local artist Russell Papp.

VoxCell BioInnovation is creating vascularized, human-like cancer tissue models by combining a custom high-resolution 3D bioprinter, advanced software, and proprietary bio-inks

VoxCell BioInnovation is creating vascularized, human-like cancer tissue models by combining a custom high-resolution 3D bioprinter, advanced software, and proprietary bio-inks

Victoria has some leaders on the rise. Those of us on the ground already know of our local changemakers, but two innovators are currently in the spotlight and helping expand the reach of Victoria tech beyond B.C.'s capital.

Victoria has some leaders on the rise. Those of us on the ground already know of our local changemakers, but two innovators are currently in the spotlight and helping expand the reach of Victoria tech beyond B.C.'s capital.

TAP Network’s newly released 2022 Diversity in Tech Dashboard shows encouraging trends

TAP Network’s newly released 2022 Diversity in Tech Dashboard shows encouraging trends

Funding from leading cleantech investors validates company’s data-driven mission to unlock potential of multitrillion-dollar global market

Funding from leading cleantech investors validates company’s data-driven mission to unlock potential of multitrillion-dollar global market

Are you an innovative company looking to expand both domestically and internationally? There is a great new program offered by PacificCan to help businesses scale up with reimbursable, interest-free financing: the Business Scale-up and Productivity program.

Transformer Oil Analyst with Reliability-based Dissolved Gas Analysis prevents expensive unplanned power outages, protects equipment from disastrous failures, saves money on repairs, extends transformer service life, and enhances maintenance programs.

Transformer Oil Analyst with Reliability-based Dissolved Gas Analysis prevents expensive unplanned power outages, protects equipment from disastrous failures, saves money on repairs, extends transformer service life, and enhances maintenance programs.

The Victoria Tech Community Awards are back with a vengeance with more nominations and finalists than ever before

The Victoria Tech Community Awards are back with a vengeance with more nominations and finalists than ever before

Leaders from the region’s oceantech ecosystem dig into what it takes to cultivate a world-class hub, including the launch of a new accelerator by COAST.

Leaders from the region’s oceantech ecosystem dig into what it takes to cultivate a world-class hub, including the launch of a new accelerator by COAST.

Climate Tech Fund II focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Climate Tech Fund II focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Victoria ranks among Canadian cities for VC investment, and how local companies are giving the region national attention.

Victoria ranks among Canadian cities for VC investment, and how local companies are giving the region national attention.

The Victoria Tech Community Awards are back and have seen more nominations and finalists than ever!

After reviewing an outstanding 187 nominations, 59 finalists from 47 companies have been selected for ten award categories.

Victoria-based oceantech startup, Open Ocean Robotics, recognized as one of the world’s 50 most innovative startups

Victoria-based oceantech startup, Open Ocean Robotics, recognized as one of the world’s 50 most innovative startups

Accelerate Okanagan is proud to announce the opening of applications for the fifth-annual OKGN Angel Summit. An investment of up to $250,000 for a Western Canadian company is up for grabs!

Victoria’s MazumaGo has been acquired, according to a LinkedIn post from co-founder and CEO Matthew Smith. MazumaGo, which helps firms manage financial processes, was sold to Vancouver’s Baseline Payments, another fintech firm.

The company’s product helps organizations parse data to make better, secure decisions.

Rising Economy 2022 calls itself a conference about the “future of where we live and work.” With that billing, it would be fair for guests to expect an event full of the world’s top innovators and boundary-pushers – the people with the knowledge and insights to peer toward the horizon and help navigate an ever-changing path forward.

Rising Economy 2022 calls itself a conference about the “future of where we live and work.” With that billing, it would be fair for guests to expect an event full of the world’s top innovators and boundary-pushers – the people with the knowledge and insights to peer toward the horizon and help navigate an ever-changing path forward.

Funding from leading cleantech investors validates company’s data-driven mission to unlock potential of multitrillion-dollar global market

Audette, a proptech company creating actionable data-driven decarbonization plans for commercial real-estate portfolios, has raised US$9.5 million in funding from a group of leading cleantech investors.

Conference tackles critical themes, from economic disruption, urban growth and the impact of AI VIATEC members use code RE22Insider25 for 25% off

From November 15 to 17, local, national and international experts will come together for Rising Economy 2022, a business-focused conference about the future of where we live and work, engaging in critical conversations around growing our economy and tackling societal issues through change and challenge.

In a move designed to ensure more people and companies feel included in the broader high-tech community in Victoria, this year’s annual tech awards has a new name, new award categories and new means of picking the winners.

What was the VIATEC Awards is now the Victoria Tech Community Awards.

Early-stage tech entrepreneurs focused on ocean innovation can now apply to the newly launched COAST Venture Acceleration Program

Program aims to advance innovation across Greater Victoria and B.C.’s ocean economy; invites blue-tech startups ready to launch or scale

Victoria’s tech sector is a giant hiding in plain sight. The city may be B.C.’s capital but when you look closely, the full view of what drives the city forward becomes clear: its $4.06 billion tech economy, which has 1,000 companies that employ nearly 17,000 workers.

Victoria’s tech sector is a giant hiding in plain sight.

The awards were created to bring the tech community together to connect with each other and take a moment to spotlight and celebrate some of the year’s most notable companies and individuals within Victoria’s $4 billion tech sector.

For 20 years, the event has been produced by VIATEC, Victoria’s tech industry association, and known as the VIATEC Awards. The Gala has been a great success and considered a favourite event among the tech community and visiting guests alike.

ProductTank is a global network of meetups for product people, by product people, and provides an opportunity for Product Managers in Victoria to exchange ideas and experiences

ProductTank is a global network of meetups for product people, by product people, and provides an opportunity for Product Managers in Victoria to exchange ideas and experiences

Acquisition Expands and Diversifies Certn’s Global Reach

Acquisition Expands and Diversifies Certn’s Global Reach

New investment provides commitment of up to 10 percent of the fund

New investment provides commitment of up to 10 percent of the fund

Crown corporation Innovate BC has awarded a cumulative $2.3 million to eight research and development projects based in British Columbia.

Crown corporation Innovate BC has awarded a cumulative $2.3 million to eight research and development projects based in British Columbia.

Limbic Media's Justin Love is Interviewed by Made in CA

Limbic Media's Justin Love is Interviewed by Made in CA

Laura Main brings years of management and technology experience at the country level

Laura Main brings years of management and technology experience at the country level

The Victoria based 3D bioprinting company, VoxCell Bioinnovation, takes home third place prize at Innovate BC's New Ventures BC competition

The Victoria based 3D bioprinting company, VoxCell Bioinnovation, takes home third place prize at Innovate BC's New Ventures BC competition

TIAs Gala returns in-person and culminates in the dramatic conclusion of the Dragon’s Den-style competition for Startup Company of the Year

TIAs Gala returns in-person and culminates in the dramatic conclusion of the Dragon’s Den-style competition for Startup Company of the Year

Nyoka and VoxCell Bioinnovation were recognized as promising startups in the annual New Ventures B.C Competition

Nyoka and VoxCell Bioinnovation were recognized as promising startups in the annual New Ventures B.C Competition

Meet the Victoria company being recognized by the global design community, and the woman-led startups taking home business awards

Meet the Victoria company being recognized by the global design community, and the woman-led startups taking home business awards

A Victoria-based coastal intelligence company is lending its expertise to storm watchers on the east coast studying Hurricane Fiona.

A Victoria-based coastal intelligence company is lending its expertise to storm watchers on the east coast studying Hurricane Fiona.

Voluntary turnover at Canadian tech companies has doubled from previous years.

Voluntary turnover at Canadian tech companies has doubled from previous years.

Representing an impressive cross section of tech sub-sectors, from some of VIATEC’s strongest company members

Representing an impressive cross section of tech sub-sectors, from some of VIATEC’s strongest company members

Plurilock Security Inc., a cybersecurity solutions provider for workforces, is pleased to announce that the company has completed the announced acquisition of certain assets and business of Atrion Communications, Inc.

Plurilock Security Inc., a cybersecurity solutions provider for workforces, is pleased to announce that the company has completed the announced acquisition of certain assets and business of Atrion Communications, Inc.

He owns four pharmacies and has launched multiple specialty health services, yet Jason Cridge still finds time to mentor the next generation of pharmacy innovators

He owns four pharmacies and has launched multiple specialty health services, yet Jason Cridge still finds time to mentor the next generation of pharmacy innovators

British Columbians are benefiting from post-secondary research projects that are helping create jobs, protect biodiversity and the environment, and keep people healthy and safe.

British Columbians are benefiting from post-secondary research projects that are helping create jobs, protect biodiversity and the environment, and keep people healthy and safe.

BDC's Women in Technology fund team has its second fund, lots more capital, and an expanded mandate.

BDC's Women in Technology fund team has its second fund, lots more capital, and an expanded mandate.

PlusROI founder launches What Works Marketing, an agency focused on helping small service firms beat larger competitors in their local markets.

PlusROI founder launches What Works Marketing, an agency focused on helping small service firms beat larger competitors in their local markets.

Introducing a New Generation of Durability Testers!

Introducing a New Generation of Durability Testers!

Local business groups tackle employment crunch and how companies more forward

Local business groups tackle employment crunch and how companies more forward

BC’s fastest-growing company, based on revenue growth over the past five years, is the Victoria-based tech startup Certn Holdings Inc., which specializes in employee background checks

BC’s fastest-growing company, based on revenue growth over the past five years, is the Victoria-based tech startup Certn Holdings Inc., which specializes in employee background checks

Gillie Easdon gives her take on Fort Tectoria's new cafe in EAT Magazine!

Gillie Easdon gives her take on Fort Tectoria's new cafe in EAT Magazine!

The CIX Canadian Innovation Exchange names Victoria startup, Solaires Entreprises, as one of the top early-stage startups in the country

The CIX Canadian Innovation Exchange names Victoria startup, Solaires Entreprises, as one of the top early-stage startups in the country

Clean 50 Recognizes 8 Emerging Leaders living in Canada who are fighting climate change and advancing sustainability at home and around the world! The next generation of climate leaders are taking action and inspiring all of us to join them.

Operating a broad range of ocean observatories from the deep ocean to coastal waters, and on land, Ocean Networks Canada provides unique technical capabilities to advance our understanding of the role of oceans on climate change and the impact it has on them.

A new front-door to the University of Victoria opens this week to advance health and life sciences innovation, in partnership with Vancouver Island Life Sciences.

A new front-door to the University of Victoria opens this week to advance health and life sciences innovation, in partnership with Vancouver Island Life Sciences.

Canadian Crypto Asset Trading Platform Receives Regulatory Approval from Canadian Securities Administrators

Canadian Crypto Asset Trading Platform Receives Regulatory Approval from Canadian Securities Administrators

Royal Roads University will empower workplaces to enact climate change mitigation practices while encouraging the next generation of climate career professionals through its new Micro- credential in Climate Adaptation Fundamentals.

Royal Roads University will empower workplaces to enact climate change mitigation practices while encouraging the next generation of climate career professionals through its new Micro- credential in Climate Adaptation Fundamentals.

The acquisition will bring best-in-class open-source, social media, and geospatial intelligence to Flashpoint, further differentiating Flashpoint’s offerings for national security, public safety, and commercial security teams

The acquisition will bring best-in-class open-source, social media, and geospatial intelligence to Flashpoint, further differentiating Flashpoint’s offerings for national security, public safety, and commercial security teams

“There are actually quite a bit more companies and activity in Victoria than you would have thought,” says its president.

“There are actually quite a bit more companies and activity in Victoria than you would have thought,” says its president.

Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals Inc, a Phase 2 clinical-stage biotechnology company with an innovative drug delivery technology platform, announces its unaudited financial results

Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals Inc, a Phase 2 clinical-stage biotechnology company with an innovative drug delivery technology platform, announces its unaudited financial result

Phoenix Fire’s LPs now include the co-founders of Thinkific and Odaia.

Phoenix Fire’s LPs now include the co-founders of Thinkific and Odaia.

The Talent HelpList is here to support employees impacted by layoffs and assist any founders who may be hiring.

The Talent HelpList is here to support employees impacted by layoffs and assist any founders who may be hiring.

HYAS Confront provides total visibility into your production environment, giving you insight into potential issues like cyber threats before they become problems.

HYAS Confront provides total visibility into your production environment, giving you insight into potential issues like cyber threats before they become problems.

Nomination instructions to serve on VIATEC's Board of Directors

Nomination instructions to serve on VIATEC's Board of Directors

SDTC Expands its Portfolio of Young Innovative Canadian Companies

SDTC Expands its Portfolio of Young Innovative Canadian Companies

UVic’s wind turbine device by Trial Islands relayed six months of renewable energy data

UVic’s wind turbine device by Trial Islands relayed six months of renewable energy data

A new collaborative post-secondary campus will be built in one of Canada’s fastest-growing communities so more students can access education close to home for in-demand jobs.

A new collaborative post-secondary campus will be built in one of Canada’s fastest-growing communities so more students can access education close to home for in-demand jobs.

MarineLabs' smart buoys will gather range of data to help inform T'Sou-ke First Nation

MarineLabs' smart buoys will gather range of data to help inform T'Sou-ke First Nation

The tech can replace the billions of glow sticks used annually in military, medical, safety, fishing, live events, and a host of other industries.

The tech can replace the billions of glow sticks used annually in military, medical, safety, fishing, live events, and a host of other industries.

First Inflection Business Advisors, one of the most prominent investors in the funding round, will also support Origen’s North American manufacturing expansion.

First Inflection Business Advisors, one of the most prominent investors in the funding round, will also support Origen’s North American manufacturing expansion.

Redbrick Encourages Others to Give Back and Connect with the Community.

From working remotely to celebrating in person, AOT team members and staff from the BC Ministry of Citizens’ Services got together to celebrate a major milestone in AOT’s work on a multiyear freedom-of-information project.

From working remotely to celebrating in person, AOT team members and staff from the BC Ministry of Citizens’ Services got together to celebrate a major milestone in AOT’s work on a multiyear freedom-of-information project.

We spotlight our 10 most popular stories (so far this year). From marine data to banking tech, innovation in Victoria is thriving.

Report cites Victoria's parks, museums, and restaurants—but urges action on affordability

Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company with an innovative drug delivery platform technology, announced today that it has been awarded The Emerging Life Sciences Company of the Year Award by Life Sciences British Columbia.

The young company is leading a seismic shift in medical research and practice.

This merger brings together EY Design Studio and FreshWorks Studio to provide a unified national service offering that would create a much larger impact across Canada.

University of Calgary, University of Victoria, Memorial University to secure research funding.

University of Calgary, University of Victoria, Memorial University to secure research funding.

Limbic Media's Kickstarter campaign for their new product, MaestroDMX

Many online marketplace facilitators will have to collect British Columbia’s 7% provincial sales tax (PST) starting July 1, 2022.

Many online marketplace facilitators will have to collect British Columbia’s 7% provincial sales tax (PST) starting July 1, 2022.

Fort Tectoria Welcomes New Cafe and Office Space Available!

Cuboh launches Storefront, a straightforward tool to get your online ordering system up and running!

Accelerate Okanagan, University of Victoria and VIATEC continue alongside the Digital Technology Supercluster to advance innovative entrepreneurial women in British Columbia.

W Venture, an entrepreneurship program for women-led tech-enabled companies is being offered again this fall for women in Victoria and the Okanagan who are ready to accelerate their business.

BC Tech Association Announces the 2022 Technology Impact Awards Finalists

BC Tech Association Announces the 2022 Technology Impact Awards Finalists

TAP Network celebrates 30 years of collaboration and inclusivity in Canada's tech sector.

TAP Network celebrates 30 years of collaboration and inclusivity in Canada's tech sector.

Flexible Solutions International, a developer and manufacturer of biodegradable polymers for oil extraction and water treatment has achieved food grade compliance at NanoChem's Peru, Illinois factory.

This year's recipient of VIATEC’s Victoria Innovation, Advanced Technology & Entrepreneurship Council Award goes to Aidan Lazar from Camosun College.

This year's recipient of VIATEC’s Victoria Innovation, Advanced Technology & Entrepreneurship Council Award goes to Aidan Lazar from Camosun College.

Care2Talk has secured over $1,000,000 in funding to help empower connectivity within senior care while providing a transparent healthcare solution for seniors.

Care2Talk has raised over 1 million in funding to help launch Care2Talk | Health - a platform to provide generational care. Special thank you to Mavan Capital, E-Fund, WUTIF, Sprout, Cindicates, and our active angel community.

Frontly has raised $350,000 in pre-seed funding to grow their custom internal admin tooling platform. Notable investors include Andrew Wilkinson’s Tiny Capital, Sprout.vc, E-Fund, WUTIF.

Conversation with Chris Yue, CEO of Renzoku Tech School. The immersive one-year training program is deeply embedded in industry and, through a hands-on approach, aims to lower barriers of entry in the sector.

Calling all founders with massive ideas! Applications for the CDL program are now open. CDL has helped scale more than 2300 deep tech startups since 2012.

It's no surprise that Victoria is a growing tech hub. And as local companies continue to expand, so does the city’s tech talent pool!

The compostable "bioplastic" can be used for packaging products such as beverage lids and takeout containers.

There is a growing spotlight on Victoria’s tech ecosystem, these are the companies to watch out for according to our Twitter community.

Ensures true business resiliency against cyber attacks and provides visibility required to move a business forward.

It’s the beating heart of Greater Victoria’s tech community, a rebel with a cause, and one of the reasons the region attracts innovative entrepreneurs.

Several company investments aimed at strengthening its ongoing effort to reshape the industry by providing proactive solutions that prevent cyber attacks.

Leading cybersecurity technology firm, HYAS Infosec announced several company investments aimed at strengthening its ongoing effort to reshape the industry by providing proactive solutions that prevent cyber attacks.

Babcock Canada Inc. and Barnacle Systems Inc., have partnered to support Barnacle’s completion of a hardware product through an Industrial and Regional Benefits (IRB) Policy R&D non-dilutive investment.

Applications are open for the Innovate BC Ignite program for up to $300,000 to fund B.C.-based innovation projects.

Applications are open for the Innovate BC Ignite program for up to $300,000 to fund B.C.-based innovation projects that could help benefit people in the areas of natural resources, engineering and applied science.

Certn, leader in background screening solutions, today announced that it has secured USD $50 million in Series B funding, led by B Capital.

Certn, leader in background screening solutions, today announced that it has secured USD $50 million in Series B funding, led by B Capital.

The 2022 Gustavson Brand Trust Index (GBTI) reveals that Canadian consumers are more distrusting of dominant technology brands than ever before.

Canadian consumers are more distrusting of dominant technology brands than ever before, even while their use of these companies’ services is on the rise.

Highly complementary product and technology offering at Carmanah expands the platform’s offering into “away from intersection” pedestrian and traffic safety solutions.

Highly complementary product and technology offering at Carmanah expands the platform’s offering into “away from intersection” pedestrian and traffic safety solutions.

AOT Technologies named in Top 100 Companies for Sustained Growth by Clutch

AOT Technologies ranked #78 globally, as well as #6 in Canada, #3 in British Columbia, and #1 in the Victoria area for our sustained growth from 2018 to 2021.

Hydrogen fuel additive system to reduce fuel consumption and emissions in trucks.

STN's latest release enhances digital video player performance, simplifies publisher workflow, and increases earning potential with diverse monetization opportunities.

Book King targets accelerated growth as company enters new era with Univerus.

It feels amazing to feel Fort Tectoria come back to life.

Every day we see more people coming through our doors and each one of them adds more character, energy and sense of community.

FullHost unveils cryptocurrency as a new option in payment for its industry leading services.

By expanding their payment options, the organization continues to put the client first, understanding that making payment via Cryptocurrency exchange may create more avenues for convenience and ease.

G3 Mechatronics Inc. hereby issues a challenge to all VIATEC members to make a donation to this humanitarian cause.

G3 Mechatronics Inc. hereby issues a challenge to all VIATEC members to make a donation to this humanitarian cause. We have pledged to donate $100.

Whether it’s protecting endangered whales off Canada’s coasts or preventing illegal fishing in Hawaii, Open Ocean Robotics saw its technology have real-world impacts on making the seas more sustainable in 2021.

The company’s solar-powered and autonomous boats beam real-time data back to Saanich’s Vancouver Island Technology Park. In the last year, the company has gone from a start-up to delivering for customers.

VIATEC has been a valued partner of TAP Network's DE&I Tech Project since it came to fruition in 2019. Through the generous early contributions of VIATEC, TAP Network has been able to amplify our efforts in the space.

TAP Network's DE&I Resource HUB is a free online tool that provides employers with tools and information that can be used to integrate DE&I practices

The Victoria tech sector put on quite a show at the 2022 Western Angel investment Summit.

Last Friday, April 8th, the Victoria tech sector put on quite a show at the 2022 Western Angel investment Summit. The sold out two-day event featured networking, keynotes, panels and pitches. The Oak Bay Beach Hotel was packed with investors on-hand to learn more about some of BC’s most promising startups.

Project’s foundational resources available to companies addressing representation gaps

The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Tech Project launched by the Tech and People Network (TAP Network) has engaged more than 600 business leaders opting to receive updates and participate in learning and sharing opportunities as part of its DE&I Coalition

Douglas magazine has announced their 2022 Top 10 to Watch and plenty of tech startups are in the mix!

The annual 10 to Watch Awards are given to ten distinctive new businesses less than three years old who show incredible promise in their field.

St. Joseph Communications (SJC) today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Assembly Digital (Assembly)

Assembly Digital (Assembly), a leading digital media technology company that employs data and machine learning systems to scale audience growth and advertising solutions acquired by SJC.

Commerce Cloud enables brands to provide personalized experiences for shoppers that span web, mobile, social and in-store.

Commerce Cloud enables brands to provide personalized experiences for shoppers that span web, mobile, social and in-store.

Camosun seeks input on establishing an automation and mechatronics centre for applied research and training

Camosun Innovates is the applied research and development centre for Camosun College, incorporating one of Canada’s first Technology Access Centres and the newly completed Materials Integration Research and Creativity Lab (MIRACL).

Digiday has chosen STN Video as the Winner of its Best Digital Video Monetization Platform as part of their TV and Video Awards.

Digiday has chosen STN Video as the Winner of its Best Digital Video Monetization Platform as part of their TV and Video Awards.

Local Ukrainians (including members of our tech community) are asking for donations of much needed equipment from Victoria tech companies and workers.

Faced with overwhelming odds, the people of Ukraine continue to bravely hold on and repel the attacks. However they are in desperate need of reconnaissance and quality communications tools and hope our tech community will donate much needed equipment.

Garage Capital leads Cognito Health’s $1.1 million preseed

Garage Capital leads Cognito Health’s $1.1 million preseed

STN Video Announces Partnership Extension with the NHL® for U.S. Digital Video Distribution

STN Video Announces Partnership Extension with the NHL® for U.S. Digital Video Distribution

NOMI is being developed for the Island and lower mainland

NOMI is being developed for the Island and lower mainland

Maritime tech companies ioCurrents and Helm Operations have announced a new partnership to integrate their respective systems, simplifying access to artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning support for maintenance management processes.

Maritime tech companies ioCurrents and Helm Operations have announced a new partnership to integrate their respective systems, simplifying access to artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning support for maintenance management processes.

For the 22nd year, New Ventures BC is giving away over $250,000 in cash and prizes to the most promising new tech ventures in the province.

For the 22nd year, New Ventures BC is giving away over $250,000 in cash and prizes to the most promising new tech ventures in the province.

BRNKL has been awarded the Grant Thornton Business Excellence award “Technology Company of the Year”

BRNKL has been awarded the Grant Thornton Business Excellence award “Technology Company of the Year”

Experts say heightened cyberattack threats should provide corporate wake-up call

Deel report pegged Canadian rise in salaries as second fastest globally.

Deel report pegged Canadian rise in salaries as second fastest globally.

This dashboard will allow the BC tech sector to track its progress on increasing thee representation of certain under-represented groups within the sector over time.

This dashboard will allow the BC tech sector to track its progress on increasing thee representation of certain under-represented groups within the sector over time.

BC’s tech sector has been white hot to start this year and the province’s female founders have been leading the charge.

BC’s tech sector has been white hot to start this year and the province’s female founders have been leading the charge.

With tech and C-suite the most widely recognized areas as being challenging for minority groups to break into and thrive in, there are clear gaps that businesses are not addressing – starting with Bias.

With tech and C-suite the most widely recognized areas as being challenging for minority groups to break into and thrive in, there are clear gaps that businesses are not addressing – starting with Bias.

Purchase price of CA$1.2 million to be funded via a combination of Plurilock shares, cash on hand, and milestone driven earn outs.

The acquisition is intended to provide Plurilock with another compelling opportunity to build shareholder value through accretive and disciplined capital allocation to extend its distribution channels, while adding new top-tier customers to its business.

With Climate change, economic ambiguity, political unrest and more, The Globe and Mail has set out to find the top Canadian leaders that are making a big impact in the face of uncertainty.

With Climate change, economic ambiguity, political unrest and more, The Globe and Mail has set out to find the top Canadian leaders that are making a big impact in the face of uncertainty.

Plans for a post-secondary school in Langford took a step forward this week after Royal Roads University confirmed it has acquired land in the city’s core.

Plans for a post-secondary school in Langford took a step forward this week after Royal Roads University confirmed it has acquired land in the city’s core.

BC tech company, LlamaZOO Interactive, has launched a powerful program for First Nations that turns part of the real world into a virtual one.

A B.C. tech company has launched a powerful program for First Nations that turns part of the real world into a virtual one.

Now is the time to think about how you can help mentor our next generation of business leaders.

Now is the time to think about how you can help mentor our next generation of business leaders.

Senior software engineers are the most highly sought-after candidates in B.C.'s job market, with a whopping 47 per cent of postings up for over two months with an average salary of $100,000.

Senior software engineers are the most highly sought-after candidates in B.C.'s job market, with a whopping 47 per cent of postings up for over two months with an average salary of $100,000.

The show producers for CBC’s hit television show DRAGONS’ DEN are currently holding virtual auditions, looking for the next big ‘thing’ in business!

The show producers for CBC’s hit television show DRAGONS’ DEN are currently holding virtual auditions, looking for the next big ‘thing’ in business!

These certifications can be completed in months, not years, which makes this kind of upskilling ideal for addressing the rapidly changing needs of the workforce.

These certifications can be completed in months, not years, which makes this kind of upskilling ideal for addressing the rapidly changing needs of the workforce.

Renewed for another school year starting September 2021, RBC Future Launch and Riipen will support the delivery of 10,000 more work-integrated learning experiences at 30 post-secondary institutions across Canada.

Renewed for another school year starting September 2021, RBC Future Launch and Riipen will support the delivery of 10,000 more work-integrated learning experiences at 30 post-secondary institutions across Canada.

Newcomers expected to fill one-third of job openings, according to outlook.

Newcomers expected to fill one-third of job openings, according to outlook.

Real-time coastal intelligence platform enables measurement of 'once-in-a-millennium' wave activity.

Real-time coastal intelligence platform enables measurement of 'once-in-a-millennium' wave activity.

The chief executive of B.C.’s new $500-million strategic investment fund knows she has a tough job ahead of her.

The chief executive of B.C.’s new $500-million strategic investment fund knows she has a tough job ahead of her.

PlusROI Online Marketing Inc, a leader in search advertising, today announced that is has been awarded Google Premier Partnership status in 2022’s newly updated and more rigorous Google Partner Program.

PlusROI Online Marketing Inc, a leader in search advertising, today announced that is has been awarded Google Premier Partnership status in 2022’s newly updated and more rigorous Google Partner Program.

With a move into Victoria’s downtown core, the University of Victoria opens a new site that will accelerate collaboration and entrepreneurship by bringing together academics, industry and other partners within the community.

With a move into Victoria’s downtown core, the University of Victoria opens a new site that will accelerate collaboration and entrepreneurship by bringing together academics, industry and other partners within the community.

BDC study finds that one in three (30%) small and medium-sized businesses are planning to invest in software in the next 12 months

As businesses become increasingly dependent on technology, investments in this sector will continue to accelerate. 5.3% growth is expected in 2022, and the five-year growth outlook is very positive.

Complete SIPP survey by Feb 11 to help get top issues in front of government

Complete SIPP survey by Feb 11 to help get top issues in front of government

This is Dypatch’s first round of funding, but together with its previous company, they raised $11 million in total.

This is Dypatch’s first round of funding, but together with its previous company, they raised $11 million in total.

Company uses drones and special software to inspect large infrastructure

Company uses drones and special software to inspect large infrastructure

Certn, a leader in background screening solutions, today announced that it has acquired Credence, a leading provider of global background checks, based in the United Kingdom. Certn will diversify its offerings and add an impressive client roster, many of whom reside in new markets.

Certn, a leader in background screening solutions, today announced that it has acquired Credence, a leading provider of global background checks, based in the United Kingdom. Certn will diversify its offerings and add an impressive client roster, many of whom reside in new markets.

The industry is being urged to get better at promoting itself to students and new immigrants coming into the country as it tries to navigate labour shortages amid significant growth.

The industry is being urged to get better at promoting itself to students and new immigrants coming into the country as it tries to navigate labour shortages amid significant growth.

Restarts and reinvention are nothing new to the Victoria high-tech sector, and it appears the industry sees a restart in 2022 as another opportunity for it to evolve further and build on what was, by many accounts, a record year for tech in the city.

Restarts and reinvention are nothing new to the Victoria high-tech sector, and it appears the industry sees a restart in 2022 as another opportunity for it to evolve further and build on what was, by many accounts, a record year for tech in the city.

New name as part of extensive rebranding initiative

New name as part of extensive rebranding initiative

The total equity value of the Transaction is $12.55 million

The total equity value of the Transaction is $12.55 million

Health Authorities across British Columbia will soon have access to specially-designed foam trays to help safely transport syringes of COVID-19 vaccines, created at Camosun College.

Health Authorities across British Columbia will soon have access to specially-designed foam trays to help safely transport syringes of COVID-19 vaccines, created at Camosun College.

Pani Selected for Cleantech Group’s 2022 Global Cleantech 100 list of Companies Committed to Taking Action on the Climate Crisis

Pani Selected for Cleantech Group’s 2022 Global Cleantech 100 list of Companies Committed to Taking Action on the Climate Crisis

With the launch of our partnered integration, Cuboh clients can benefit from growing their online orders through direct ordering, and their extensive loyalty, gift card, and promotions tools.

With the launch of our partnered integration, Cuboh clients can benefit from growing their online orders through direct ordering, and their extensive loyalty, gift card, and promotions tools.

Synergy Foundation’s circular economy business incubator has shepherded dozens of startups through its program since 2019.

Synergy Foundation’s circular economy business incubator has shepherded dozens of startups through its program since 2019.

The results-driven Canadian tech innovator will bring Delivra into its portfolio of digital companies

The results-driven Canadian tech innovator will bring Delivra into its portfolio of digital companies

Launched in May, Cognito pairs people with a psychiatric nurse who helps assess their mental health needs before referring them to a physician.

Launched in May, Cognito pairs people with a psychiatric nurse who helps assess their mental health needs before referring them to a physician.

Safe PC engaged with Locelle in the summer of 2021, as a pilot to provide mentorship to women in their training program. Locelle’s mentorship platform proved to be a huge success, and became a game changer for women breaking into tech, increasing their employability with quick results.

Safe PC engaged with Locelle in the summer of 2021, as a pilot to provide mentorship to women in their training program. Locelle’s mentorship platform proved to be a huge success, and became a game changer for women breaking into tech, increasing their employability with quick results.

Meiklejohn co-founded Enrollment Resources with Shane Sparks in 2003. Over the past 19 years, the company has emerged as a leading marketing innovator in the Career Education sector.

Meiklejohn co-founded Enrollment Resources with Shane Sparks in 2003. Over the past 19 years, the company has emerged as a leading marketing innovator in the Career Education sector.

As we face 2022, we asked a selection of business leaders to weigh in with a few thoughts about the year nearly behind us, and the one ahead.

As we face 2022, we asked a selection of business leaders to weigh in with a few thoughts about the year nearly behind us, and the one ahead.

Victoria-based Kixeye Studios has acquired the game Iron Throne: The Firstborn from Korean studio Netmarble.

Victoria-based Kixeye Studios has acquired the game Iron Throne: The Firstborn from Korean studio Netmarble.

The Ministry of Innovation, Science and Industry, and of Natural Resources, announced an investment on December 2, 2021 of $2.8 million in Victoria-based Open Ocean Robotics through Sustainable Development Technology Canada.

The Ministry of Innovation, Science and Industry, and of Natural Resources, announced an investment on December 2, 2021 of $2.8 million in Victoria-based Open Ocean Robotics through Sustainable Development Technology Canada,

Recognition of Top Contributors took place on Dec 9 at the Empress Hotel with 300 attendees.

Recognition of Top Contributors took place on Dec 9 at the Empress Hotel with 300 attendees.

Scott Phillips, chief executive of Victoria-based Starfish Medical, is hoping the latest accolade for the country’s largest medical-device design company may come with a competitive advantage in the fight for engineering talent.

Scott Phillips, chief executive of Victoria-based Starfish Medical, is hoping the latest accolade for the country’s largest medical-device design company may come with a competitive advantage in the fight for engineering talent.

PLATO Testing, the country’s first Indigenous-led and staffed IT services firm, launched a recruitment campaign for its Indigenous Software Tester Training course in Victoria, in collaboration with the Government of British Columbia, Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC), and Deloitte Canada.

PLATO Testing, the country’s first Indigenous-led and staffed IT services firm, launched a recruitment campaign for its Indigenous Software Tester Training course in Victoria, in collaboration with the Government of British Columbia, Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC), and Deloitte Canada.

VINN is happy to announce their multi-year partnership with Justin Tse and Feature Media, a Victoria-based media company and YouTube channel with a combined following of over 1.5 million and over 100 million video views worldwide.

VINN is happy to announce their multi-year partnership with Justin Tse and Feature Media, a Victoria-based media company and YouTube channel with a combined following of over 1.5 million and over 100 million video views worldwide.

At the Camosun Coastal Centre, there’s a new group of students starting a new program.

At the Camosun Coastal Centre, there’s a new group of students starting a new program.

Marble Connect is a patented and creative B2B white-label integration product that offers a customized, AI-driven personal finance solution that integrates the MyMarble platform into the partner's customer journey and product offering.

“Partnering with a rapidly growing and service-driven marketplace like VINN is very exciting for Marble. Most of us know firsthand that the financial aspect of getting approved for a new vehicle is the most stressful part. The combination of Marble and VINN’s technology is not only going to solve this problem but also accelerate healthy growth for both businesses.” - Doug Tanner, Marble’s VP of Business and Corporate Development.

Three trade commissioners will be at Fort Tectoria on December 8th to meet some of Victoria’s growth-stage companies.

Three trade commissioners will be at Fort Tectoria on December 8th to meet some of Victoria’s growth-stage companies.

Top Contributors to be revealed at VIATEC’s Holiday Homecoming in person on Dec 9th

Top Contributors to be revealed at VIATEC’s Holiday Homecoming in person on Dec 9th

How a company’s compensation philosophy, and the way it's communicated, can help deflate the resignation boom.

How a company’s compensation philosophy, and the way it's communicated, can help deflate the resignation boom.

75% of Venture for Canada's Winter 2022 funding has been allocated. They are still accepting Winter Hiring Requests, but encourage you to submit as soon as possible.

75% of Venture for Canada's Winter 2022 funding has been allocated. They are still accepting Winter Hiring Requests, but encourage you to submit as soon as possible.

Blockstream builds the products — networks, storage, mining operations and transaction settling technology — that make cryptocurrency Bitcoin usable for all manner of transactions

Blockstream builds the products — networks, storage, mining operations and transaction settling technology — that make cryptocurrency Bitcoin usable for all manner of transactions

The winners will be featured in the annual Forty under 40 magazine in December for BIV subscribers and celebrated at an in-person event in April.

The winners will be featured in the annual Forty under 40 magazine in December for BIV subscribers and celebrated at an in-person event in April.

STN Bets helps publishers leverage the growing trend of interest in, and legalization of, sports betting without having to dedicate time, resources and expenses to satisfy user demand.

STN Bets helps publishers leverage the growing trend of interest in, and legalization of, sports betting without having to dedicate time, resources and expenses to satisfy user demand.

#REW2021 conference (Nov.22-25) focuses on bold solutions and disruptive ideas to address climate change, the housing crisis, economic changes and more.

#REW2021 conference (Nov.22-25) focuses on bold solutions and disruptive ideas to address climate change, the housing crisis, economic changes and more.

With travelling in groups put on hold by health and safety regulators, Victoria-based Off the Eaten Track veered from its course and introduced self-guided culinary tours this year.

With travelling in groups put on hold by health and safety regulators, Victoria-based Off the Eaten Track veered from its course and introduced self-guided culinary tours this year.

Roy Group wants to hear about those times when someone exemplified their finest conduct, and held the bar high for you to do the same.

Roy Group wants to hear about those times when someone exemplified their finest conduct, and held the bar high for you to do the same.

Report highlights continued need for diversity in sector, with an emphasis on executive roles

HR Tech Group announced the release of their 2021 Diversity in Tech Dashboard, one of several initiatives stemming from the organization’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) Tech Project, launched in 2019 with funding from the Province of BC. The Diversity in Tech Dashboard reports year-over-year progress on representation of equity-deserving groups in the BC tech sector.

Women’s Enterprise Centre is building a virtual ‘pop up’ to showcase BC women business owners this holiday season—the #WEshopBC Virtual Pop Up!

Women’s Enterprise Centre is building a virtual ‘pop up’ to showcase BC women business owners this holiday season—the #WEshopBC Virtual Pop Up!

VINN announced a $3.2 million seed round led by Novak's micro-VC colleague Andrew Wilkinson. CEO and Co-founder Caleb Bernabe's tenacity and lack of a prominent competitor in Canada prompted the VC to invest in Vinn.

VINN announced a $3.2 million seed round led by Novak's micro-VC colleague Andrew Wilkinson. CEO and Co-founder Caleb Bernabe's tenacity and lack of a prominent competitor in Canada prompted the VC to invest in Vinn.

“Singdaptive” pulled investors such as Blue Microphone’s CEO and co-founder of Guitar Hero

“Singdaptive” pulled investors such as Blue Microphone’s CEO and co-founder of Guitar Hero

VIATEC members Llama Zoo and Cuboh participated as employers in the BC pilot.

VIATEC members Llama Zoo and Cuboh participated as employers in the BC pilot.

Many of Douglas’s 10 to Watch winners “grow up” to become significant players in their respective fields and major employers in Victoria and beyond. Douglas Magazine catches up with three companies who are making waves far and wide.

Many of Douglas’s 10 to Watch winners “grow up” to become significant players in their respective fields and major employers in Victoria and beyond. Douglas Magazine catches up with three companies who are making waves far and wide.

Vancouver Island was ranked the ninth-best region in the world by Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2022

Vancouver Island was ranked the ninth-best region in the world by Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2022

Minimally invasive image-guided therapy start-up, SpinaFX Medical Inc. (SpinaFX) is pleased to announce the signing of a commercialization contract manufacturing agreement with StarFish Product Engineering Inc.

Minimally invasive image-guided therapy start-up, SpinaFX Medical Inc. (SpinaFX) is pleased to announce the signing of a commercialization contract manufacturing agreement with StarFish Product Engineering Inc.

CloudCodes is a leading cybersecurity and cloud security provider with a global customer base. This transaction marks Plurilock’s second acquisition in 2021

CloudCodes is a leading cybersecurity and cloud security provider with a global customer base. This transaction marks Plurilock’s second acquisition in 2021.

Victoria Hand Project is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Peirone as Chief Executive Officer. Former CEO and founder of VHP, Dr. Nick Dechev, will be transitioning to the role of Chief Technical Officer.

Victoria Hand Project is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Peirone as Chief Executive Officer. Former CEO and founder of VHP, Dr. Nick Dechev, will be transitioning to the role of Chief Technical Officer.

Funds raised to accelerate the adoption of Pani’s software in the global water treatment market to improve clean water yield and reduce cost, risk, and emissions.

Funds raised to accelerate the adoption of Pani’s software in the global water treatment market to improve clean water yield and reduce cost, risk, and emissions.

The exposure winners receive through 10 to Watch gives them well-deserved applause, builds brand recognition and shines the spotlight on the Island’s spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. The deadline for nominations is November 7, 2021

The exposure winners receive through 10 to Watch gives them well-deserved applause, builds brand recognition and shines the spotlight on the Island’s spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. The deadline for nominations is November 7, 2021

Buyerlink, a leading online marketplace for performance-based marketing is pleased to announce the acquisition of RingPartner, a leader in the pay-per-call space.

Buyerlink, a leading online marketplace for performance-based marketing is pleased to announce the acquisition of RingPartner, a leader in the pay-per-call space.

Pencil & Paper has created a design course to help developers make user-oriented design decisions.

Pencil & Paper has created a design course to help developers make user-oriented design decisions.

Priority is given to iWIST members in good standing and applications will be accepted until October 22, 2021 at 11:59 PM.

Priority is given to iWIST members in good standing and applications will be accepted until October 22, 2021 at 11:59 PM.

STN Video’s Newest Content Provider: Vox Media!

STN Video’s Newest Content Provider: Vox Media!

Barnacle Systems, a Canadian manufacturer of boat security and monitoring products, has announced an OEM partnership with Canadian boatbuilder KingFisher Boats.

Barnacle Systems, a Canadian manufacturer of boat security and monitoring products, has announced an OEM partnership with Canadian boatbuilder KingFisher Boats.

Jobs Minister Ravi Kahlon said as many as 2,000 more people will be able to improve and upgrade their skills through the Canadian Tech Accelerator program.

Jobs Minister Ravi Kahlon said as many as 2,000 more people will be able to improve and upgrade their skills through the Canadian Tech Accelerator program.

CHEK’s Jasmine Bala sits down with Lexi Mills, resourcing and talent acquisition expert at FreshWorks Studio.

CHEK’s Jasmine Bala sits down with Lexi Mills, resourcing and talent acquisition expert at FreshWorks Studio.

Rootd won the $10,000 Social Venture Prize as well as the new $10,000 Woman-Led Venture Award. BinBreeze secured the $10,000 Regional Start-up Prize, while Sarcomere Dynamics took home the new $7,000 Diamond-in-the-Rough Award.

Rootd won the $10,000 Social Venture Prize as well as the new $10,000 Woman-Led Venture Award. BinBreeze secured the $10,000 Regional Start-up Prize, while Sarcomere Dynamics took home the new $7,000 Diamond-in-the-Rough Award.

Multiple Industry Awards Underscore Momentum for Certn’s Background Check

Multiple Industry Awards Underscore Momentum for Certn’s Background Check

Certn, FreshWorks Studio, DeeBee's Organics, STN Video and First Light Technologies all make The Globe and Mail's list

Certn, FreshWorks Studio, DeeBee's Organics, STN Video and First Light Technologies all make The Globe and Mail's list.

Among the accolades, Certn was inducted as a CIX Top 10 Growth company, which recognizes Canada's most innovative startups in the later-stage – those with more than CAD $5 million net revenue or that have raised more than CAD $10 million.

Among the accolades, Certn was inducted as a CIX Top 10 Growth company, which recognizes Canada's most innovative startups in the later-stage – those with more than CAD $5 million net revenue or that have raised more than CAD $10 million.

New scholarship aims to create opportunities within the rapidly growing field of digital marketing

New scholarship aims to create opportunities within the rapidly growing field of digital marketing

September 30, 2021 marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We've compiled resources for you to explore in honour of the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities.

September 30, 2021 marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We've compiled resources for you to explore in honour of the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities.

Each course will focus on in-demand tech skills, be 6-12 weeks long and will benefit Indigenous Peoples, women, rural youth, transitioning workers, the 2SLGBTQ+ community and more.

Each course will focus on in-demand tech skills, be 6-12 weeks long and will benefit Indigenous Peoples, women, rural youth, transitioning workers, the 2SLGBTQ+ community and more.

More than 3,000 people from under-represented groups throughout the province will have more opportunities to join B.C.’s booming tech sector with the expansion of the Innovator Skills Initiative program.

More than 3,000 people from under-represented groups throughout the province will have more opportunities to join B.C.’s booming tech sector with the expansion of the Innovator Skills Initiative program.

Representing an impressive cross section of tech sub-sectors, from some of VIATEC’s strongest company members

Representing an impressive cross section of tech sub-sectors, from some of VIATEC’s strongest company members

Emeline Le Guen, left, and Kristi Fairholm Mader at Scale Collaborative, which has launched the Thrive Impact Fund to offer funding options for Island social enterprises and non-profit organizations that have had to look beyond traditional financing.

Emeline Le Guen, left, and Kristi Fairholm Mader at Scale Collaborative, which has launched the Thrive Impact Fund to offer funding options for Island social enterprises and non-profit organizations that have had to look beyond traditional financing.

It’s the age of innovation in Port Alberni, where an economic revival has been picking up steam after decades of ­struggles in the fishing and forestry ­sectors.

It’s the age of innovation in Port Alberni, where an economic revival has been picking up steam after decades of ­struggles in the fishing and forestry ­sectors.

Glenn Bindley also predicts that company will boost region’s high-tech reputation

Glenn Bindley also predicts that company will boost region’s high-tech reputation.

Battlesnake Launches Fall League in time for Back to School and Back to Office

Battlesnake Launches Fall League in time for Back to School and Back to Office

Codan Limited completes acquisition of Zetron, will merge the company with existing critical communications line of business to expand the combined company’s integrated mission critical communications technology portfolio

Codan Limited completes acquisition of Zetron, will merge the company with existing critical communications line of business to expand the combined company’s integrated mission critical communications technology portfolio

A new manufacturing plant is coming to south Vancouver Island that will offer innovative and environmentally sustainable building products for the construction industry.

A Starbucks in Abbotsford, B.C., built with environmentally sustainable pre-fabricated panels is shown: (Alexzi Building Solutions)

SSI, local shipbuilding software developer, today announces their sponsorship of the Victoria Marine Rescue Society (VMRS) with a five-year commitment that extends through to 2026.

SSI, local shipbuilding software developer, today announces their sponsorship of the Victoria Marine Rescue Society (VMRS) with a five-year commitment that extends through to 2026.

Plurilock is an identity-centric cybersecurity solutions provider for workforces

Plurilock has received a US$250,000 purchase order from the Naval Surface Warfare Center as part of the SEWP V program

Plexxis, a software development firm focused on the construction sector, has moved its head office to the West Shore and most of its employees to the south Island.

Plexxis, a software development firm focused on the construction sector, has moved its head office to the West Shore and most of its employees to the south Island.

Animikii is proud to announce Diane Roussin’s appointment to the Board of Directors and is proud to enact our new Board Equity policy

Animikii is proud to welcome our first independent community board member, Diane Roussin.

Japanese company boosts efforts to develop reduced-radiation CT scanners

Japanese company boosts efforts to develop reduced-radiation CT scanners

Victoria based cleantech company creates low-carbon transition plans for large commercial real estate portfolios

Audette, a cleantech company creating low-carbon transition plans for large commercial real estate portfolios, has raised C$1M in seed funding. The fresh capital will help Audette scale its technology and operations to serve more property portfolios leading the carbon revolution.

Seaspan Shipyards has kicked in $75,000 to support the B.C. Tech Association’s Digital Lift internship program that has been designed to draw new people into the tech sector.

Seaspan Shipyards has kicked in $75,000 to support the B.C. Tech Association’s Digital Lift internship program that has been designed to draw new people into the tech sector.

Two companies are from Victoria and the other 8 from the Lower Mainland!

Two companies are from Victoria and the other 8 from the Lower Mainland!

Foresight 50 seeks nominations

Nominate today for Foresight 50, showcasing the top 50 most investable companies in Canadian cleantech

Bitcoin infrastructure firm Blockstream, headquartered in Victoria, has announced it raised $210 million in a series B round of financing on a valuation of $3.2 billion.

Bitcoin infrastructure firm Blockstream, headquartered in Victoria, has announced it raised $210 million in a series B round of financing on a valuation of $3.2 billion.

The Canadian Coast Guard and Barnacle plan to conduct multi-month tests of the remote monitoring systems on vessels deemed as hazards to the environment or to navigation at various latitudes across Western Canada.

The Canadian Coast Guard and Barnacle plan to conduct multi-month tests of the remote monitoring systems on vessels deemed as hazards to the environment or to navigation at various latitudes across Western Canada.

An assistive technology for users of powered wheelchairs designed by a team of UVic students has won both a provincial and a national award this year for adding a bit of practical independence to existing wheelchair designs

An assistive technology for users of powered wheelchairs designed by a team of UVic students has won both a provincial and a national award this year for adding a bit of practical independence to existing wheelchair designs

Driven by AI, but designed for people, the STN advanced recirculation tool offers tremendous flexibility for publishers to meet the requirements for their visitors’ voracious appetite for their compelling content.

Driven by AI, but designed for people, the STN advanced recirculation tool offers tremendous flexibility for publishers to meet the requirements for their visitors’ voracious appetite for their compelling content.

York Realty will build a 115,000-square-foot centre, expected to be built by fall 2022. It will function as a “last-mile” delivery system.

York Realty will build a 115,000-square-foot centre, expected to be built by fall 2022. It will function as a “last-mile” delivery system.

Plurilock’s DEFEND proprietary high-margin product delivers cybersecurity solutions via continuous authentication

Plurilock’s DEFEND proprietary high-margin product delivers cybersecurity solutions via continuous authentication

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Nomination instructions to serve on VIATEC's Board of Directors

Victoria-based Ocean ­Diagnostics Inc. has completed the final commercial design for Ascension, a portable microplastics depth-sampling piece of equipment. Its backers say Ascension can help researchers make new discoveries about microplastics and microfibers below the ocean’s surface by collecting data down to 400 metres.

Victoria-based Ocean ­Diagnostics Inc. has completed the final commercial design for Ascension, a portable microplastics depth-sampling piece of equipment. Its backers say Ascension can help researchers make new discoveries about microplastics and microfibers below the ocean’s surface by collecting data down to 400 metres.

“Anecdotally, you hear of lots of workers shifting into tech … they’re not all just coders and engineers. There are opportunities in marketing, communications, administration,” said Gunn. “You hear about it across North America, really. People are re-thinking how they work and what they want to do, and there are tools now where you can work from anywhere.”

“Anecdotally, you hear of lots of workers shifting into tech … they’re not all just coders and engineers. There are opportunities in marketing, communications, administration,” said Gunn. “You hear about it across North America, really. People are re-thinking how they work and what they want to do, and there are tools now where you can work from anywhere.”

University of Victoria biochemist Caren Helbing co-leads a pan-Canadian project called iTrackDNA that includes Indigenous groups across the country to build capacity to track regional biodiversity changes using eDNA technology.

University of Victoria biochemist Caren Helbing co-leads a pan-Canadian project called iTrackDNA that includes Indigenous groups across the country to build capacity to track regional biodiversity changes using eDNA technology.

Canadian companies trying to drum up venture capital during the COVID-19 pandemic raised billions more in the first half of this year than they did in previous years.

Canadian companies trying to drum up venture capital during the COVID-19 pandemic raised billions more in the first half of this year than they did in previous years.

We at VIATEC would like to thank all our members, educators, investors, Board Members and event attendees for helping to support the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts our team has been able to accomplish over the last year. Take a look at what our tech community has done so far!

We at VIATEC would like to thank all our members, educators, investors, Board Members and event attendees for helping to support the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts our team has been able to accomplish over the last year. Take a look at what our tech community has done so far!

Best Startup Canada's annual list includes many VIATEC Members!

Best Startup Canada's annual list includes many VIATEC Members!

With growing demand for engineering and computer science programs, the University of Victoria and the Province of British Columbia are building new state-of-the-art learning facilities and expanding programs. This enables more students to work toward high-impact solutions in fields such as environmental sustainability and health-care technologies.

With growing demand for engineering and computer science programs, the University of Victoria and the Province of British Columbia are building new state-of-the-art learning facilities and expanding programs. This enables more students to work toward high-impact solutions in fields such as environmental sustainability and health-care technologies.

VIATEC was recently announced as 1 of 4 finalists in all of North America (and the only finalist from Canada), for the TECNA Award for Innovation in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

VIATEC was recently announced as 1 of 4 finalists in all of North America (and the only finalist from Canada), for the TECNA Award for Innovation in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The award recognizes team members who have developed innovative initiatives in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

A rewarding, productive, and free opportunity for island-based web agencies

We are looking for partners to take on one or two junior front end developers, and to expose them to any and all facets of a web agency career.

The Field Trip Program is a Half-Day Outing that Combines Sketching and Environmental Education

The Bateman Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of a new program, entitled the Field Trip, that promises to reconnect companies, staff, and private groups with nature.

When the BCCDC called Camosun Innovates, they were looking for help with a problem, and knew they were contacting someone they could trust.

When the BCCDC called Camosun Innovates, they were looking for help with a problem, and knew they were contacting someone they could trust.

OneFeather launches dedicated Indigenous banking solutions with OneFeather APP and OneFeather PAY card.

OneFeather launches dedicated Indigenous banking solutions with OneFeather APP and OneFeather PAY card.

Saturday, July 17th at Mary's Farm & Sanctuary

Mary’s Farm & Sanctuary in Victoria will be hosting the Easter Seals Campership Charity Disc Golf Tournament on Saturday, July 17th. This event is a chance to come together as a community safely, for a day of fun and raise funds to send children and youth with physical and intellectual disabilities to Easter Seals Camp Shawnigan.

New groups are currently setting-up in Toronto, Winnipeg and Silicon Valley.

New groups are currently setting-up in Toronto, Winnipeg and Silicon Valley.

In addition to Racial Equity and Reconciliation, the donation will support Health and Wellness, Arts and Culture, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability.

In addition to Racial Equity and Reconciliation, the donation will support Health and Wellness, Arts and Culture, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability.

“At this point, it is tough to tell all the factors that are driving this, but it seems obvious that pent-up demand following the lockdown measures of a pandemic along with adaptive business tactics to more fully leverage online tools are creating incredible new opportunities,” said Dan Gunn.

“At this point, it is tough to tell all the factors that are driving this, but it seems obvious that pent-up demand following the lockdown measures of a pandemic along with adaptive business tactics to more fully leverage online tools are creating incredible new opportunities,” said Dan Gunn.

Whitmore is hitting the ground running, hosting an upcoming STN Video webinar featuring a member of Google’s Web Ecosystem Health Team on how digital publishers can leverage the STN Video player to help better their Core Web Vitals and improve their Top Stories rankings.

Whitmore is hitting the ground running, hosting an upcoming STN Video webinar featuring a member of Google’s Web Ecosystem Health Team on how digital publishers can leverage the STN Video player to help better their Core Web Vitals and improve their Top Stories rankings.

Plurilock has secured a purchase order worth US$500,000 from a California state utility resource organization through a statewide contract.

Plurilock Security Inc. (TSXV: PLUR) (OTCQB: PLCKF) and related subsidiaries ("Plurilock" or the "Company"), an identity-centric cybersecurity solutions provider for workforces, has secured a purchase order worth US$500,000 from a California state utility resource organization through a statewide contract.

In this week’s episode of Road to Recovery with Douglas Magazine, CHEK’s Jasmine Bala sits down with Tobyn Sowden, CEO of Victoria-based Redbrick.

In this week’s episode of Road to Recovery with Douglas Magazine, CHEK’s Jasmine Bala sits down with Tobyn Sowden, CEO of Victoria-based Redbrick.

The lighting system was powered by a Mosaic/Pharos controller by ETC, with an Aurora audio-light processor by Limbic Media, and a Q-SYS Core audio player from QSC.

The lighting system was powered by a Mosaic/Pharos controller by ETC, with an Aurora audio-light processor by Limbic Media, and a Q-SYS Core audio player from QSC.

Many city and government leaders know the general importance of the arts and creative sectors, but these sectors bring way more value to your city than you think — and in ways that you might not expect!

Many city and government leaders know the general importance of the arts and creative sectors, but these sectors bring way more value to your city than you think — and in ways that you might not expect!

As pandemic restrictions ease, the Victoria business community is optimistic about the coming months.

As pandemic restrictions ease, the Victoria business community is optimistic about the coming months.

6am – 6pm (local time) on Wednesday, June 30 on radio stations across Canada In recognition of National Indigenous History Month, Bell Media, Corus Entertainment Inc., Rogers Sports & Media, Stingray Radio, and more, join together in an unprecedented collaboration to amplify, elevate, listen to, and learn from Indigenous voices with A DAY TO LISTEN. In partnership with the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund (DWF), A DAY TO LISTEN is dedicated to sharing stories from Indigenous leaders...

6am – 6pm (local time) on Wednesday, June 30 on radio stations across Canada In recognition of National Indigenous History Month, Bell Media, Corus Entertainment Inc., Rogers Sports & Media, Stingray Radio, and more, join together in an unprecedented collaboration to amplify, elevate, listen to, and learn from Indigenous voices with A DAY TO LISTEN. In partnership with the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund (DWF), A DAY TO LISTEN is dedicated to sharing stories from Indigenous leaders, residential school survivors...

Tech sector association HR Tech Group announces the addition of Laurie Murdoch, Raj Chahal, and Tammy Carlin to their board of directors.

Tech sector association HR Tech Group announces the addition of Laurie Murdoch, Raj Chahal, and Tammy Carlin to their board of directors.

Indigenous people from across Vancouver Island are striving to ensure their languages live on through fluent speakers.

Indigenous people from across Vancouver Island are striving to ensure their languages live on through fluent speakers.

The First Peoples’ Cultural Council launches the First Peoples’ Map, an online map showcasing Indigenous languages, arts and cultures.

The First Peoples’ Cultural Council launches the First Peoples’ Map, an online map showcasing Indigenous languages, arts and cultures.

“Companies — particularly the international tech companies — are now recruiting everywhere: everyone is competing with everyone, where the boundaries were [previously] drawn geographically, they’re now gone,” says Rory Capern, chief revenue officer at Certn in Victoria. “If HR teams aren’t really leaning into that as a new dynamic, they’re going to be blindsided by competition that they didn’t expect.”

“Companies — particularly the international tech companies — are now recruiting everywhere: everyone is competing with everyone, where the boundaries were [previously] drawn geographically, they’re now gone,” says Rory Capern, chief revenue officer at Certn in Victoria. “If HR teams aren’t really leaning into that as a new dynamic, they’re going to be blindsided by competition that they didn’t expect.”

After a brief pilot program Jesse Bowness decided to team up with Code Ninjas, a worldwide kids coding franchise that allows children to explore technology by building their own video games.

After a brief pilot program Jesse Bowness decided to team up with Code Ninjas, a worldwide kids coding franchise that allows children to explore technology by building their own video games.

RaceRocks is on a transformational journey to define “what good looks like” as a newly certified Indigenous business. The tech company, which creates training software for the aerospace and defence sectors, is reassessing its values, culture and positioning under the guidance of the Progressive Aboriginal Relations program.

RaceRocks is on a transformational journey to define “what good looks like” as a newly certified Indigenous business. The tech company, which creates training software for the aerospace and defence sectors, is reassessing its values, culture and positioning under the guidance of the Progressive Aboriginal Relations program.

New survey needs input from cleantech ventures. Share your say about future cleantech job skills and you could win a $50 gift card!

New survey needs input from cleantech ventures. Share your say about future cleantech job skills and you could win a $50 gift card!

The Lazaridis Institute for the Management of Technology Enterprises at Wilfrid Laurier University is looking for 10 of Canada’s most promising scale-up companies.

The Lazaridis Institute for the Management of Technology Enterprises at Wilfrid Laurier University is looking for 10 of Canada’s most promising scale-up companies.

Locelle was picked as one of the winners and CEO, Humaira Ahmed was also chosen to be on the front cover for the latest special issue!

On June 5, 2021 Douglas Magazine did a livestream via CHEK News of their 10 To Watch winners, of new and innovative businesses within Vancouver Island. Locelle was picked as one of the winners and CEO, Humaira Ahmed was also chosen to be on the front cover for the latest special issue!

Douglas magazine is proud to announce this year’s 10 to Watch winners, who represent the very best of Vancouver Island’s new businesses.

Douglas magazine is proud to announce this year’s 10 to Watch winners, who represent the very best of Vancouver Island’s new businesses.

The results are in! Our esteemed panel of 83 judges have evaluated the Round 2 submissions. This year our 21st annual Competition, presented by Innovate BC, was extremely competitive, leaving us with 15 ventures moving directly into Round 3, and 27 ventures pitching in Round 2.5.

The results are in! Our esteemed panel of 83 judges have evaluated the Round 2 submissions. This year our 21st annual Competition, presented by Innovate BC, was extremely competitive, leaving us with 15 ventures moving directly into Round 3, and 27 ventures pitching in Round 2.5.

A larger innovation economy, more strategic anchor institutions, more magnetic commercial hubs and improved urban placemaking are on the list of must-haves identified by The Business of Cities

A larger innovation economy, more strategic anchor institutions, more magnetic commercial hubs and improved urban placemaking are on the list of must-haves identified by The Business of Cities

Today VIATEC member, Chinook M&A, announces the launch of a new subsidiary software company, Paratus Business Resources.

We created the PriceBuilder Community to give business owners a low-cost way to build a better business

Camosun College’s Camosun Innovates and Technology Access Centre has been working with Cetacea Contracting to scan and manufacture replicas of missing bone fragments of large animals — some up to 4.3 metres in length — using a 3-D printer at the college.

Camosun College’s Camosun Innovates and Technology Access Centre has been working with Cetacea Contracting to scan and manufacture replicas of missing bone fragments of large animals — some up to 4.3 metres in length — using a 3-D printer at the college.

South Island Prosperity Partnership (SIPP) seeks up to 4 new board members to serve 3-year terms commencing on September 7th, 2021 at our Annual General Meeting.

South Island Prosperity Partnership (SIPP) seeks up to 4 new board members to serve 3-year terms commencing on September 7th, 2021 at our Annual General Meeting.

With the company’s mission to create equitable workplaces for women, Locelle has partnered with two BC based experts to provide a group mentorship session to women in tech.

With the company’s mission to create equitable workplaces for women, Locelle has partnered with two BC based experts to provide a group mentorship session to women in tech.

VIATEC Members StarFish Medical and Moduurn among the award winners

VIATEC Members StarFish Medical and Moduurn among the award winners

The partners jointly intend to reduce Greenhouse gas emissions and create high paying skilled jobs in Canada

The partners jointly intend to reduce Greenhouse gas emissions and create high paying skilled jobs in Canada

STN Video is shortlisted in the Best Video Platform category

The Online Video Platform will continue to deliver the best in digital video content, technology and monetization under a new name and look that better reflects their comprehensive product offering.

The Online Video Platform will continue to deliver the best in digital video content, technology and monetization under a new name and look that better reflects their comprehensive product offering.

Nectarine Credit launches commercial credit application management software that includes integration with more than 10,000 banks.

A U.S.-based water-desalination company has tapped Victoria’s Pani Energy to help it reduce the cost of the desalination process for its sites around the world.

A U.S.-based water-desalination company has tapped Victoria’s Pani Energy to help it reduce the cost of the desalination process for its sites around the world.

Competition for top talent is fierce and it can take months for tech companies to fill these vacancies, especially for senior level positions. For many founders, this means pouring resources into external recruitment agencies and offering higher salaries in hope of securing top talent.

Competition for top talent is fierce and it can take months for tech companies to fill these vacancies, especially for senior level positions. For many founders, this means pouring resources into external recruitment agencies and offering higher salaries in hope of securing top talent.

Fan-Favorite Super Mega Baseball Franchise Continues the Expansion of EA SPORTS. Combination of Metalhead and EA SPORTS will bring more unique, innovative and entertaining baseball and sports gaming experiences to fans worldwide

Fan-Favorite Super Mega Baseball Franchise Continues the Expansion of EA SPORTS. Combination of Metalhead and EA SPORTS will bring more unique, innovative and entertaining baseball and sports gaming experiences to fans worldwide.

Cast your vote by Friday, May 7th and help them "Shift" into first place

Cast your vote by Friday, May 7th and help them "Shift" into first place

A 10km run/walk may not sound like much, but Paul was running to celebrate 10 years since he received a life-saving double-lung transplant. In that time, he's battled chronic rejection and reduced lung function - to the point where aerobic activities like running and biking are difficult to sustain.

A 10km run/walk may not sound like much, but Paul was running to celebrate 10 years since he received a life-saving double-lung transplant. In that time, he's battled chronic rejection and reduced lung function - to the point where aerobic activities like running and biking are difficult to sustain.

Dan Gunn, CEO of VIATEC, says the Fund means BC companies become much more competitive on the world stage and it enables them to leverage provincial investment to create greater opportunity.

Dan Gunn, CEO of VIATEC, says the Fund means BC companies become much more competitive on the world stage and it enables them to leverage provincial investment to create greater opportunity.

North America’s largest independent online video platform, and the Las Vegas Review-Journal have published a 5 month long case study illustrating the power that the STN Online Video Platform (OVP) has in growing user engagement and revenue.

North America’s largest independent online video platform, and the Las Vegas Review-Journal have published a 5 month long case study illustrating the power that the STN Online Video Platform (OVP) has in growing user engagement and revenue.

Among the recipients of the grant were Victoria-based Rainhouse Manufacturing Canada Ltd, in partnership with Canadian Electric Vehicles Ltd. and the University of Victoria for a project designing, testing and certifying battery packs for the manufacturing of electric and hybrid vehicles.

Among the recipients of the grant were Victoria-based Rainhouse Manufacturing Canada Ltd, in partnership with Canadian Electric Vehicles Ltd. and the University of Victoria for a project designing, testing and certifying battery packs for the manufacturing of electric and hybrid vehicles.

A Nova Scotia company that injects carbon dioxide into concrete — making it stronger while lowering its carbon footprint — has taken home a multimillion-dollar prize in a global competition aimed at tackling climate change.

A Nova Scotia company that injects carbon dioxide into concrete — making it stronger while lowering its carbon footprint — has taken home a multimillion-dollar prize in a global competition aimed at tackling climate change.

Primarily due to the COVID-19 crisis, the province is expecting a multi-billion dollar deficit for the previous fiscal year. In her presentation, B.C.’s finance minister outlined recovery spending, health-care investments, child care funding and more.

Primarily due to the COVID-19 crisis, the province is expecting a multi-billion dollar deficit for the previous fiscal year. In her presentation, B.C.’s finance minister outlined recovery spending, health-care investments, child care funding and more.

Congratulations to the 206 BC tech startups, including 23 companies from Victoria!

Congratulations to the 206 BC tech startups, including 23 companies from Victoria!

BC Public Service, KPMG, RBC, Schneider Electric, Fresche Solutions and Redbrick make the cut.

BC Public Service, KPMG, RBC, Schneider Electric, Fresche Solutions and Redbrick make the cut.

Funded by Discovery Foundation, this project aims to gain insights from multiple perspectives related to specific issues, challenges, data collection efforts and employer initiatives that currently exist and what is needed to further build an 2SLGBTQ+ inclusive tech sector for the future.

Funded by Discovery Foundation, this project aims to gain insights from multiple perspectives related to specific issues, challenges, data collection efforts and employer initiatives that currently exist and what is needed to further build an 2SLGBTQ+ inclusive tech sector for the future.

Victoria businesses hit by ­vandalism and break-ins since Jan. 1 can now apply for reimbursements on the repairs.

Victoria businesses hit by ­vandalism and break-ins since Jan. 1 can now apply for reimbursements on the repairs.

A Victoria technology company has extended a critical lifeline to the region’s beleaguered ­restaurant industry.

Blackfish Networks and Host 250 have built a new online platform for restaurants and pubs on Vancouver Island to promote their patio spaces.

Capital Investment Network, CINdicates, Vic Foundry and associated companies like Care2Talk, LetHub and ChatterBlock will fill the entire floor.

Capital Investment Network, CINdicates, Vic Foundry and associated companies like Care2Talk, LetHub and ChatterBlock will fill the entire floor.

As a result of the transaction, Plurilock will gain an experienced, successful sales force, over 140 clients, a bevy of difficult-to-achieve exclusive contracts, a strong market presence on the west coast of the United States, and an Indian office dedicated to federal sales.

As a result of the transaction, Plurilock will gain an experienced, successful sales force, over 140 clients, a bevy of difficult-to-achieve exclusive contracts, a strong market presence on the west coast of the United States, and an Indian office dedicated to federal sales.

Regulatory announcement details intent to expand collective resources, solutions, and capabilities Zetron will be able to offer in public and private sector markets

Regulatory announcement details intent to expand collective resources, solutions, and capabilities Zetron will be able to offer in public and private sector markets