Kranked Bikes in Top 10 NVBC!
“Kranked Bikes, based in Gibsons, BC has been an Innovation Island client since 2016. They are redefining the freedom and downhill experience of high-end mountain biking with their proprietary, patent-pending electric motor kits. Their market-leading product is a removable, plug-and-ride, power-train and battery kit that quickly converts any high-end mountain bike (MTB) into a powerful,…
Read MoreHR Changes at IITA
On behalf of our Board I would like to announce the appointment of Jennifer Hufnagel to the position of General Manager at Innovation Island. Jennifer is taking over from Chelsea Pedersen who was with the organization for 10 years. Chelsea has teamed up with Paris Gaudet at ACETECH so we’re looking forward to future collaborations in the Provincial tech ecosystem with two of…
Read MoreBuild Grow Stay!
A big THANK YOU to Douglas Magazine and Andrew Findlay for a fun [somewhat unplugged] retrospective on Innovation Island and the wonderful journey that we’ve been on with our Amazing Clients! None of this would be happening without the support of INNOVATE BC and the Venture Acceleration Program (VAP). Source: Graham Truax, The Startup Whisperer from Innovation Island – Douglas Magazine
Read MoreTHE NEXT GENERATION OF ICESTORM!
Coulson Ice Blast Inks Deal with Global Cleaning & Restoration Franchise as Launch Customer of the IceStorm45. “Coulson Ice Blast is thrilled to have such a reputable, global restoration company as Steamatic put their trust in the Coulson Ice Blast technology and brand. The foundation of the IceStorm45 design was to create a lower cost,…
Read Morea16z Podcast: Entrepreneurs, Then and Now – Andreessen Horowitz
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Read MoreValve & Cloudhead Games Release Aperture Hand Lab for Valve Index
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Read MoreMust Reads for Onboarding Tactics That Help New Hires Succeed (and Stay)
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Read MoreMinister Ng attended the Women Deliver Conference and announced investments in women entrepreneurs – Canada.ca
Government of Canada investing up to $16.1 million to help women entrepreneurs The Government of Canada is advancing women’s economic empowerment with the first ever Women Entrepreneurship Strategy, a $2-billion investment that seeks to double the number of women-owned businesses by 2025. This week, the Honourable Mary Ng, Canada’s Minister of Small Business and…
Read MoreCIN’s Summer Kick Off BBQ ~ Events | Capital Investment
Join the Capital Investment Network on June 20th from 5-9pm for a mix and mingle with Victoria’s investment community on the rooftop of The Summit. There will be wine, beer, food, live music and a guest speaker. Full details to be announced in the coming weeks. Stay tuned! Source: Events | Capital Investment
Read More#nvbc2019 Round 2 finalists – New Ventures BC
This year, the New Ventures BC Competition received over 200 applications. That’s the most ever received! Congratulations to the 196 BC tech ventures moving on to Round 2 of the competition. Special shout-out to the Vancouver Island/Coast companies submitting for Round 2: Kranked Bikes LookatchU Systems Sacral Solutions ThrivingLocally Yourbrook Energy Systems Source: #nvbc2019…
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