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From prestige gaming for adults to portable breathing systems and moss-powered skincare, B.C. startups continue to prove that innovation here doesn’t fit into neat categories. It’s a reminder that the province’s tech scene thrives on bold ideas crossing industries.
This week also brings a cleantech leader stepping into a national role, new investment into EV charging, and a Vancouver startup acquired as part of a bigger bet on AI-driven go-to-market. Add in fresh recognition for local companies and a biotech legacy still shaping the future, and the throughline is clear: B.C. keeps pushing boundaries while staying rooted in what it does best.
From The Journal
Vancouver’s Non-Euclidean is ditching the 100-hour grind for one-sitting, emotionally charged games built for adults with busy lives.
Precision Aquatics’ lightweight breathing system is replacing bulky scuba tanks and air packs with a portable solution already earning global traction.
BryoSphere Biotechnologies is turning a rare plant compound into a commercial-ready ingredient, aiming to redefine what “clean beauty” means for consumers and brands alike.
How a hands-on engineer turned cleantech champion plans to take Canada’s largest innovation accelerator into its next chapter.
Using Zoho, Integris innovates without compromising sensitive data.
Mega-deals are keeping BC near the top nationally, but a shrinking startup pipeline could test the province’s future growth.
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Funding, Deals & More
Adauris acquired by Landbase: Vancouver-founded Adauris has been acquired by Landbase. The acquisition follows months of collaboration with Landbase, which had already become both a customer and a partner.
Read more →B.C. announces $20M for EV charging stations: The Province of B.C. has announced $20 million to fund the installation of more than 500 new electric vehicle charging stations across the province. The goal is to make EV adoption easier by expanding public charging infrastructure.
Read more →Voltsafe Marine joins Port of San Diego’s Blue Economy portfolio: Vancouver’s Voltsafe Marine has been selected to join the Port of San Diego’s Blue Economy portfolio, a program supporting innovative marine technologies, with $250K of funding included. The company develops prongless, high-voltage plug solutions for marine applications.
Read more →Healwell pivots to AI focus: Vancouver-based Healwell AI announced plans to divest its research and patient businesses in order to sharpen focus on artificial intelligence-driven healthcare solutions.
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Read more →Launch Academy moves into Pavilion Cowork: Vancouver’s Launch Academy has moved its headquarters from Yaletown into Pavilion Cowork on Beatty Street. The new space offers startups access to modern offices, shared amenities, and discounted rates for companies in Launch programs.
Read more →Clutch expands in B.C. with new facility: Toronto-based online car retailer Clutch has opened a new facility in B.C. as part of its renewed Western Canada expansion strategy.
Read more →AInBC to lead provincial AI delegation to All In 2025: The Artificial Intelligence network of B.C. (AInBC) will lead a delegation of local companies and organizations to All In 2025, one of the largest AI gatherings in Canada, happening in Montreal this September.
Read more →UBC professor’s work helped spark B.C.’s biotech boom: A new feature from UBC highlights how research by Dr. Pieter Cullis, professor emeritus at UBC, helped ignite British Columbia’s biotech industry. Cullis’ lipid nanoparticle technology played a crucial role in COVID-19 vaccines and continues to inspire biotech growth.
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