👋 Welcome back to VTJ’s Midweek Memo: the Vancouver tech events and opportunities newsletter you can’t miss.

This week, check out a networking event for entrepreneurs and investors, answer CICE’s call for innovation for women-led climatetech, and get a job in cybersecurity and risk at RBC.

VTJ EVENTS

🗓 Thursday, October 24 | 🎟 Register

  • Join leaders from Vancouver’s entrepreneurial ecosystem for a first-hand guide on how to raise money.

  • This gathering will feature experienced local founders sharing their success stories and practical strategies for effective fundraising.

  • Attendees will gain valuable insights into crafting compelling pitches, building meaningful investor relationships, and using Vancouver's unique resources to secure capital.

  • Panelists:

  • Moderated by: ​Britt Siu, senior relationship manager for tech and public companies, BMO

🗓 Wednesday, November 13 | 🎟 Register

  • ​Be in the room with leaders who entered the Vancouver tech ecosystem and achieved a successful exit. Learn from their companies' real-world stories and insights on navigating the path to multimillion-dollar deals.

  • ​This gathering is a great opportunity to hear practical advice, ask questions, and network with other founders and investors. Whether you’re looking to scale your business or are simply curious about the exit process, come and gain valuable knowledge in a relaxed, interactive setting.

  • Speakers include:

SPONSORED BY FORESIGHT CANADA

Unlocking Canada's mining potential

Canada has a strong and well-established mining sector, recognized globally as a leader in low-carbon mining, a key producer of critical minerals to support the green economy, and a leader in technological innovation. 

As the industry faces increasing pressure to reduce its carbon and environmental footprint, innovative mining technologies will play a significant role.

Foresight Canada's FREE Mining Technology Ventures to Value Chains report supports our understanding of the landscape of mining technology innovation in Canada while painting the whole picture of the value chain in order to grow its market share and environmental impact. 

Vancouver Tech Business Book Swap

🗓 Monday, November 18 | 🎟 Members only

  • ​​Join us for this quarter’s Vancouver Tech Journal members' event, where our vibrant community comes together to exchange ideas, insights, and opportunities.

  • This casual book swap offers the perfect setting to connect with fellow members while sharing business or tech-focused reads.

  • Bring a book (or two) that has inspired you, and trade it for a new source of knowledge from someone else in the community.

  • It's a chance to swap more than just books — gain fresh perspectives, build connections, and spark inspiration as we head into the holiday season and prepare for the new year.

  • The link to register will be available in tomorrow’s members-only Morning Report.

🚨Not yet a member? 🚨

VTJ members receive access to members-only events, discounted registration for #VTJTalks, and exclusive content like cheatsheets and industry analyses.

Sign up today for only $8.25. It pays for itself with just one event, plus you get a whole load of extra perks too.

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS

🗓 Tuesday, October 29 | 🎟 Register

  • ​Ready to forge professional connections and power up the future of Canada’s digital landscape? Join ICTC on October 29 in Vancouver for an exclusive networking reception to fuel innovation.

  • ​​Connect with like-minded professionals, industry leaders, and digital economy employers while exchanging ideas, sharing insights, and discussing potential employment opportunities in digital infrastructure and cloud roles.

  • ​This is an event for students, job-seekers, and employers.

SPONSORED BY FASKEN MARTINEAU

Transforming life sciences with cutting-edge solutions

Innovation propels the MedTech sector forward. As one of Canada’s leading technology and life sciences law firms Fasken can help you navigate IP, financing, M&A and regulatory requirements, ensuring you set the right business strategy to achieve success. Tomorrow starts here. Own it with us. Learn more.

🗓 Thursday, October 31 | 🎟 Register

  • ​​Connect with local entrepreneurs and investors at Startup TNT's weekly Vancouver happy hour, hosted by William Johnson.

🗓 Friday, November 1 | 🎟 Register

  • ​​Discover how AI can revolutionize your business. Learn from successful entrepreneurs, network with investors, and gain insights into scaling AI startups.

  • ​Hands-on workshops, networking, and the latest AI trends.

SPONSORED BY AEROPRESS

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🤝 NEW OPPORTUNITIES

🗓 Ongoing | 🎟 Apply

  • Get access to education, support, and strategy development for protecting, implementing and leveraging your intellectual property. Applications are open for the Stream 1 IP Certification Program and Stream 2 IP Mentorship Program.

🗓 Deadline November 4 | 🎟 Apply

  • Apply for a funding program designed to support and grow B.C.-based gaming studios.

SPONSORED BY MCAULEY PRIVATE WEALTH (RBC)

Achieve financial freedom with professional wealth management

McAuley Private Wealth at RBC DS is here to support technology entrepreneurs and executives

🗓 Deadline December 3 | 🎟 Apply

  • Learn more about this funding opportunity at CICE’s November 5 webinar.

  • Receive up to $3 million for climate tech and clean energy ventures led by women in this call for innovation from CICE, which aims to advance diversity and equity within the climate tech sector and support a just energy transition.

🗓 December 13 | 🎟 Apply

  • Learn about impact measurement, due diligence, and more. Selected founders will be invited to continue to the next stages in the Challenge, culminating in a pitch finale where one company takes home an investment of approximately $100K.

SPONSORED BY BANK OF MONTREAL

As the 8th largest bank in North America by assets, BMO provides personal and commercial banking, global markets and investment banking services to 13 million customers. We’re proud to be fuelling progress for individuals, families and businesses across North America.

🤝 VANCOUVER TECH JOBS

Whether you're looking for a dream role or a dream employee, Vancouver Tech Jobs has you covered, with open jobs including:

Growing your team? Post a job with us »

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