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Mandy Balak's new book is about ambition — and what it costs you

Mandy Balak's new book is about ambition — and what it costs you

The Alberta entrepreneur brings Chasing Enough to Vancouver on September 26.

Sep 19, 2026

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The guardrails are shifting

The guardrails are shifting

A new event on fintech innovation and regulation — plus a packed September lineup.

Sep 16, 2026

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14 Canadian innovation organizations sign MOU to coordinate IP education nationwide

14 Canadian innovation organizations sign MOU to coordinate IP education nationwide

B.C.-based Innovate BC and New Ventures BC are among the signatories to the new national framework.

Sep 15, 2026

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RBC bets $1.4 billion on Canadian tech

RBC bets $1.4 billion on Canadian tech

Plus, B.C. opens a new round of early-stage demonstration funding.

Sep 13, 2026

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3 min read

NorthX invests $2.5 million in five women-led climate tech ventures

NorthX invests $2.5 million in five women-led climate tech ventures

Four of the five companies are Vancouver-based, working on everything from seaweed-based building materials to permafrost stabilization.

Sep 12, 2026

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The funding rules are being rewritten

The funding rules are being rewritten

AI is reshaping how founders raise and how capital gets allocated.

Sep 9, 2026

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UBC hits 300 spin-offs

UBC hits 300 spin-offs

Plus, VTJ Insiders get free access to our September 17 AI workshop.

Sep 6, 2026

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Your turn, VTJ community

Your turn, VTJ community

What have you been waiting to hear about?

Sep 2, 2026

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2 min read

Federal dollars land in B.C. life sciences

Federal dollars land in B.C. life sciences

Plus, a guide to tariff resources for B.C. businesses.

Aug 30, 2026

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Federal government commits nearly $100 million to B.C. life sciences sector

Federal government commits nearly $100 million to B.C. life sciences sector

Burnaby's Kardium and Evonik Canada are both receiving Strategic Response Fund contributions to expand manufacturing capacity.

Aug 28, 2026

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B.C. led Canada in foodtech funding in H1 2026 — but most came from one U.S.-led round

B.C. led Canada in foodtech funding in H1 2026 — but most came from one U.S.-led round

A new CFIN report shows the province raised $22.5 million across seven deals, with 71% coming from a single investment.

Aug 28, 2026

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The 2026 New Ventures BC Competition has its Top 10 finalists

The 2026 New Ventures BC Competition has its Top 10 finalists

Six of the ten are Vancouver-based, with the rest coming from Squamish, Victoria, and Richmond

Aug 26, 2026

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The infrastructure debate that can't wait

The infrastructure debate that can't wait

Vancouver is on the front lines of AI's buildout.

Aug 26, 2026

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FloatVR is built on a science almost nobody knows exists

FloatVR is built on a science almost nobody knows exists

The BrainSwitch Labs founder on the overlooked science of mental restoration.

Aug 25, 2026

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Two VTJ Talks worth your time

Two VTJ Talks worth your time

Plus, UBC researchers just made strawberries last longer than your fridge.

Aug 23, 2026

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How AI learned to see

How AI learned to see

From rigid rules to vision-language models — a hands-on evening at Northeastern Vancouver.

Aug 19, 2026

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BC Founders Day is this week

BC Founders Day is this week

Plus, B.C. cabinet shuffle as Brenda Bailey takes a leave of absence.

Aug 16, 2026

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Vancouver's FabriSight is turning plant cameras into AI-powered operations tools

Vancouver's FabriSight is turning plant cameras into AI-powered operations tools

The company is one of eight Canadian foodtech companies to receive funding through CFIN's Innovation Booster program.

Aug 15, 2026

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The wealth founders forget to build

The wealth founders forget to build

Plus, limited tickets remain for Tech Days Vol. 2

Aug 12, 2026

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The data centre vote is on hold

The data centre vote is on hold

Plus, Beedie Capital deepens its partnership with Vistara Growth.

Aug 9, 2026

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Tech Days Vol. 2

Tech Days Vol. 2

Get in early.

Aug 5, 2026

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Canada's Ocean Supercluster backs $25 million in new projects, led by Vancouver's Miru

Canada's Ocean Supercluster backs $25 million in new projects, led by Vancouver's Miru

The three projects span smart marine glass, zero-emission vessels, and seafood processing.

Jul 31, 2026

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From dabbling to doing

From dabbling to doing

A hands-on workshop to help you put AI to work — not just play with it.

Jul 29, 2026

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Conference Badge turns event badges into a lead capture tool

Conference Badge turns event badges into a lead capture tool

The Vancouver founder who helped launch Web Summit built it after 15 years of watching the same problem repeat.

Jul 29, 2026

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A week of deals and departures

A week of deals and departures

Plus, Flex AI is shutting down after nearly a decade.

Jul 26, 2026

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3 min read

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