Welcome back to VTJ’s Midweek Memo: the Vancouver tech events and opportunities newsletter you can’t miss. In this week’s edition:
Dive into a Web Summit recap — did it meet the hype?
Events on sales hiring, IP strategy, and tech networking
Apply for CDL, Foodtech Frontier 25, and innovation funding programs
VTJ EVENTS
🗓 Wednesday, June 25 | Register
Once the dust has settled, we’re bringing together local leaders from the worlds of tech, startups, and government to unpack the first-ever Web Summit Vancouver. Our speakers include:
Alycia van der Gracht, Founder, QuantoTech Solutions Ltd.
Roya Aghighi, CEO, Lite-1
Sean Elbe, Partnerships, Creative Destruction Lab
Pieter Dorsman, President & CEO, Redpeaks Management Inc.
Moderator: Nicole Brassard, VP of British Columbia, Global Public Affairs
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SPONSORED BY FASKEN
Transforming life sciences with cutting-edge solutions
From the rapid integration of technology, to developments in genomics, biomarkers and data analysis, innovation is propelling the MedTech sector forward. The businesses that thrive will be the ones who can adapt, navigate the rules and regulations and set the right business strategy from the start. Fasken can help.
Fasked has played a key role in the life sciences and technology sectors, supporting companies who are innovating to improve millions of lives. Whether you’re looking to protect your IP rights, secure funding for your startup, undertake any M&A, invest or navigate the regulatory requirements of bringing a product to market, tomorrow starts here. Own it with us. Learn more.
OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
🗓 Friday, June 20 | 🎟 Register
Tackle one of the most common challenges for founders: “You’ve built a great product, and early customers love it. But your sales rely on you, and scaling feels like a black box.”
What we’ll cover: A structured transition from founder-led sales to hiring
🗓 Saturday, June 21 | 🎟 Register
This is a fantastic opportunity for tech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and innovators to come together, share ideas, and build valuable connections in a relaxed and inviting environment.
There’s no agenda—just great conversations and even better connections. Whether you’re a seasoned tech professional or new to the industry, everyone is welcome!
🗓 Thursday, June 26 | 🎟 Register
Is intellectual property critical for your startup? Are your potential investors asking about your IP strategy? If so, this workshop is for you.
Apply for this half-day workshop, receive support from IP professionals, and build several key pieces of your IP portfolio. In this workshop, you will:
Capture your IP start point
Build an IP strategy that aligns with your business strategy
Outline an IP action plan
Receive exclusive access to a bespoke set of IP tools
🤝 NEW OPPORTUNITIES
SPONSORED BY FORESIGHT CANADA
New docuseries spotlights BC company driving electrification
Imagine your electric vehicle helping to power the grid and cut down on emissions—that's the vision of Fuse Power Management. Fuse brings together the best minds and technology in the vehicle-to-grid (V2G) space, demonstrating that EVs can be a clean, reliable, and even profitable source of energy.
🗓️ July 10 | Apply
Throw your hat in the ring for this first-of-its-kind celebration from the Canadian Food Innovation Network recognizing Canada's most ambitious and impactful foodtech innovators. Selected companies benefit from targeted media coverage, enhanced investment attraction, strategic partnership opportunities, and elevated visibility nationally and globally.
🗓️ Multiple | Apply
If you’re a founder developing a science- or technology-based venture with the potential for massive scale, this is your opportunity to work with world-class mentors, serial entrepreneurs, investors, scientists, and operators who’ve built and backed industry-defining companies.
🗓️ Ongoing | Apply
Submit an expression of interest for Digital’s co-investment program, designed for projects focused on unlocking the opportunities in the mining and energy sectors.
🗓️ Ongoing | Apply
Apply for Innovate BC’s Venture Acceleration Program, developed to help 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.
SPONSORED BY SFU BCCAI
BCCAI: The power to grow agritech innovations
BCCAI drives agritech innovation across B.C., investing $17M+ since 2022 to support 32 projects, train 1,650+ HQP, and bring 23 products to market—delivering $18M in revenue growth. Through a 580+ partner network, we connect industry, researchers, and producers to build a stronger, more resilient food system.
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