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Feb 25, 2026

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Office Hours with Vancouver Tech Journal

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Feb 24, 2026

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Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce launches ‘The FAM’ to strengthen Canada’s $22B queer business economy

New national network connects 2SLGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs with capital, community, and visibility—beginning with a Vancouver event on March 5.

Feb 22, 2026

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7 min read

A busy week for builders

A snapshot of funding momentum and the next wave of founder support.

Feb 19, 2026

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Vancouver's Althra accelerator opens applications – and is now writing cheques

Four-month program offers $12.5K for 1% equity, with up to $50K more at completion

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Hiring: Partnerships & Event Coordinator

Feb 25, 2026

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4 min read

Hiring: Partnerships & Event Coordinator

If you’re curious about startups, love being in interesting rooms, and want hands-on experience in partnerships + events (with real mentorship), this could be a great role.

VTJ Events

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Funding & Deals

Toyo lands $4.3M to build secure, always-on AI agents

Vancouver-founded Gen Z dating app IRLY acquired by European dating group DUA AG

Fixated acquires Ellify to deepen its reach in gaming and youth culture

Photonic raises $180M to drive its quantum ambitions toward commercialization

Vancouver foodtech startups turn AI loose on seafood, restaurants, and kitchen waste

Vancouver’s Photonic Inc. selected for federal Canadian Quantum Champions Program

pH7 Technologies raises $25.6M Series B to scale its critical minerals extraction tech

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Editor’s Picks

Your exclusive guide to Vancouver's tech scene in 2026

If you haven’t been paying attention, this all may be news to you.

William Johnson

The edge of the map: Inside B.C.’s high-stakes push to lead the AI and quantum economies

Nov 20, 2025

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13 min read

The edge of the map: Inside B.C.’s high-stakes push to lead the AI and quantum economies

Two conversations, two frontier technologies, one surprising conclusion: British Columbia is suddenly a power player in the world’s most important industries.

William Johnson