👋 Welcome back to VTJ’s Midweek Memo: the Vancouver tech events and opportunities newsletter you can’t miss.
This week, join us next Wednesday and meet Tech Journal founder William Johnson and several industry execs (but, only if you’re a member), learn how you can upskill with one of BrainStation’s bootcamp programs, and take your business to the next level with Innovate BC’s Venture Acceleration Program.
VTJ EVENTS
🗓 Wednesday, March 5 | 🎟 Members only
Join Vancouver Tech Journal founder William Johnson for a morning of great coffee (complimentary), great conversations, and even better connections.
This meetup is your chance to meet fellow founders, investors, and industry pros, exchange ideas, and spark new opportunities — all before your first meeting of the day.
🚨 Not yet a member? 🚨
🚨 Remember: VTJ members get exclusive access to these monthly events. Plus they also get early access and 50% off our VTJ talks series. Don’t miss out — become a member now.
🗓 Wednesday, March 26 | 🎟 Register
#VTJtalks monthly events bring together entrepreneurs, executives, talent, investors, and tech community members to network and learn.
Register now to get our lowest-price super-early bird tickets, before speakers are announced.
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OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
🗓 Friday, February 28 | 🎟 Register
Join an in-depth information session about BrainStation’s bootcamp programs.
Hear real stories from past graduates who have successfully transitioned into new careers, including their challenges, breakthroughs, and job outcomes.
Learn about the hands-on projects you'll complete and how they help you build a strong portfolio that stands out to employers.
🗓 Friday, March 21 | 🎟 Register
Join an intimate and casual event to bring tech founders and investors together. No overt pitching or selling allowed — just fun conversation and genuine connection to avoid overly transactional and fake introductions. Attendees can buy their own food or drink if they wish.
Each applicant is reviewed using LinkedIn, websites, AngelList, Crunchbase, web traffic, mutual connections, and other sources. This ensures high-caliber attendees.
🗓 Tuesday, March 25 | 🎟 Register
”Cloud solutions architect” is in the top five highest-paid tech jobs in Canada.
Looking to get into this career or keep your skills sharp so you don't fall behind? Looking to hear real world stories? Worried about AI security? Join to explore these topics and more.
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🤝 NEW OPPORTUNITIES
🗓️ March 7 | Apply
Compete for up to $300,000 in prizes to scale your cleantech business. Pitch to top investors and cleantech experts at the Climate Solutions Prize (CSP) Festival 2025: a premier gathering of global leaders, investors, researchers, and entrepreneurs dedicated to accelerating climate solutions.
🗓️ Ongoing | Apply
Apply for investment that can help scale and commercialize your B.C. innovation. Non-dilutive funding will be awarded to projects in low carbon bio- and synthetic-fuels, battery and energy storage, low carbon hydrogen, and carbon management.
🗓️ Ongoing | Apply
Apply for Innovate BC’s Venture Acceleration Program, developed to help B.C. tech entrepreneurs accelerate the process of defining a proven business model. Whether you’re just starting out or you have already established your business, this program is designed to help growing technology companies.
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🤝 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:
Marine Biologics is hiring a project manager
TrustFlight is hiring a software engineering technical lead
Safe Software is hiring an account manager II
Coreplan is hiring an implementation customer success manager, North America
RBC is hiring a regional coordinator
Growing your team? Post a job with us »
👋 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
👋 YOUR COMMUNITY
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