Posts by Graham Truax

    Now open: Investment Showcase Startup Applications Grow your business and network with some of the industries most prominent investors at the #BCTECHSummit Investment Showcase. This one-day investment-focused program gives BC’s brightest tech stars the opportunity to pitch their business to local and international investors in the hope of securing funding. 5 minutes to…

  Hooray! OmBase just launched their project, OmBase Meditation Bench. OmBase Meditation Bench by OmBase Our mission is to make meditation easier. We design & produce unique, innovative, superior quality meditation benches & accessories. CA$ 25,000 goal 29 days remaining View this project Now’s your chance to be one of the first backers!    

  7 local tech companies on their march to commercialization View in your browser   Bonus Session Showcase Features Vancouver Island’s Newest Tech On October 24th, the two-day State of the Island Economic Summit in Nanaimo will kick off with a pre-summit bonus session from 8:30 – 10:30 am that is not to be missed! With a…

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  AI Justice Challenge   From now until August 31st, you have the opportunity to respond to any of the five AI Justice Challenges that are currently live on BC Bid. Smart Online Guide Challenge BC Bid Code: RFQ ON-003240 Smart Online Guide Closing date: August 31, 2018 at 2pm PST Smart Court Inquirer Challenge…

Source: Microsoft invests millions in Nanaimo-based cybersecurity company | nanaimonewsNOW

No one likes getting injections, and kids are especially susceptible to the fear and anxiety that come with routine or medically necessary shots.  Chemainus-based Mark Syme and a small team at Biopreme Medical Technologies have spent the past decade redesigning the traditional hypodermic needle to deliver less pain with its poke. The Challenge To reduce…