Ignite Award Winners land on Global Cleantech 100 List Last week two Innovate BC Ignite Award winners were included on the coveted Global Cleantech 100 List which features companies with the most innovative and promising ideas in cleantech positioned to solve the biggest sustainability challenges facing our world.         …

Congratulations to one of our first Venture Acceleration Program clients!  AWESOME news Conan! Source: Epic Games buys scripting tool maker Agog Labs for Unreal Engine 4

NEWS RELEASE | PARKSVILLE, B.C., Canada – January 14, 2019 It’s official! A science experiment designed by five École Ballenas students will go into space. Source: School District 69 News Release

The world of technology can be intimidating to those not already versed in its multi-faceted realm – that’s precisely why this year’s three-day BC Tech Summit will bring together industry with academics, entrepreneurs and government to learn how to operate more efficiently no matter what business you’re in. Source: BC Tech Summit to revolutionize business models –…

Think artificial intelligence (AI) is the next big thing? It’s actually already here, and it’s being employed by companies to create efficiencies, analyze data, improve customer experiences, and most importantly, enhance business operations and improve lives. AI is supporting patient care; it’s enhancing security; it’s combating fraud in the financial services sector; and it’s helping…

  We just launched the #BCTECHSummit agenda. It features keynotes, classic panels, hands-on workshops and brand-new masterclasses across five key streams:  Sustainability | Hacking Health | Future Realities | Harnessing Data | Scaling Up Plus, say hello to our first 30 speakers. They include leaders at Canada’s fastest growing companies, rising stars in B.C.’s exploding fintech ecosystem, experts from global brands and executives in every industry.…

Innovation Island Technology Association (IITA) in co-operation with the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce and MIBI have arranged for Angel Forum to come to Nanaimo for a halfday workshop, panel discussion and networking event on January 24th, 2019. Going back to our MISTIC days, starting in 2011, IITA has been proud to have hosted several Angel…

  Ready. Set. Pitch.   The #BCTECHSummit Investment Showcase connects B.C.’s most promising startups with leading investors from around the world. In past years, the event has welcomed upwards of 50 startups that pitched in front of 150 local and global investors representing more than $225 billion in seed and venture capital. Wanted for 2019:…

TELUS and CTI have launched InnOvaTion, the incubator for early stage IoT startups. The 8-week program will host 10 startups in both Calgary and Vancouver from January to March 2019. It will offer a combination of education and advice from TELUS, CTI and industry experts through classroom sessions, 1:1 advisory and fieldwork. By the end…

Startup Registration Application: this special pricing is provided for newly-emerged, entrepreneurial ventures in early stages of growth. Only 200 tickets for startups are available for $199 each (maximum 2 per startup). Apply as soon as possible or risk missing out! Source: #BCTECHSummit: The Reality Revolution