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.

Shaping Victoria’s Future Through Innovation, Collaboration, and Impact

Victoria’s tech sector has hit new heights with $7.9 billion in economic impact and 21,000 jobs across 1,100+ companies. From global talent initiatives to unforgettable events, VIATEC continues to foster a thriving, inclusive tech community.

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.