Tomorrow: how AI is reshaping the way startups raise

Where food tech succeeds — and where it fails to scale

How money moves in Canada's defence market

​​From how founders raise to how the government decides who gets funded, AI is reshaping the mechanics of startup capital in real time. Some of it is exciting. Some of it is murky. And a lot of it is happening faster than the rules can keep up.

​Vancouver Tech Journal with Entax is bringing together founders, funders, and the people who actually move capital in this ecosystem to unpack what's changing - and what it means for BC startups trying to fund their next stage of growth.

​This session bridges the gap between BC's tech sector and the food industry. Through honest conversation between food manufacturers, foodservice operators and innovators, attendees will learn where technology can create meaningful operational impact—and where solutions risk becoming novel but disconnected from real industry needs.

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​​​​The financial technology landscape is evolving faster than ever, and staying ahead means understanding both the opportunities and the guardrails. Join us for this #VTJTalks session as we dive into how fintech innovators are pushing boundaries while navigating an ever-shifting regulatory environment.

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​​​​The financial technology landscape is evolving faster than ever, and staying ahead means understanding both the opportunities and the guardrails. Join us for this #

​​​Vancouver Tech Days is back for round two. Vol. 1 sold out in five days and went over capacity — proof that this city's builders want more than another networking mixer. They want real playbooks from teams that have actually scaled.

​Vol. 1 speakers included Sarah Huggins (Hiive), Don Murray (Safe Software), Edward Chiang (Moment Energy), James Clift (Durable), and Gary Agnew (Ideon Technologies) — and Vol. 2 is shaping up to be even bigger.

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​Clear the calendar. North House is teaming up with Duplocloud to host a hands-on workshop for technical cofounders, CTOs and engineers in.

​In this 90-minute workshop, you'll build and operate a real cloud environment using AI and DuploCloud. We'll focus on practical workflows you can apply to your own environment, including infrastructure automation, ephemeral environments, and compliance posture monitoring.

​Registration is open for the fourth edition of DIGITAL's Defence Market Access Series! This series is a free, practical guide to entering Canada's defence market – built for Canadian innovators. 

In this session, co-hosted with KPMG Canada, we’ll explore the economic landscape behind Canada’s defence build-up, how ISC and IDEaS funding programs work, and which streams fit your business. Hear from a Canadian founder on securing a first defence customer and discover how funded demonstrations can translate into sustained demand while navigating ongoing challenges in the defence procurement system. 

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