👋 Welcome back to VTJ’s Midweek Memo: the Vancouver tech events and opportunities newsletter you can’t miss.
Join our #VTJTalks next week on how to get non-dilutive funding, pitch to win $3 million, and apply to teach computing at BCIT.
VTJ EVENTS
🗓 Monday, November 18 | 🎟 Free for members
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.
SPONSORED BY FASKEN MARTINEAU
Race to zero with Fasken
As the world races to achieve net-zero carbon emissions, leading Canadian companies are putting their trust in Fasken. As the first Canadian law firm to launch an emerging tech practice over 30 years ago, Fasken is the go-to law firm for those investing in ClimateTech companies or scaling companies in the industry. Learn more.
🗓 Tuesday, November 19 | 🎟 Register
Join us for an insightful session on accessing non-dilutive capital through various government funding programs.
This event is tailored for tech entrepreneurs and startups looking to fuel innovation, scale their businesses, and extend their runway through grants, tax credits, and other financial incentives.
Our expert panel will demystify the application process, provide strategies for maximizing funding potential, and share tips on aligning with government priorities to increase your chances of success.
You’ll hear from:
Brendan Cooper, partner, Deloitte
Brianna Blaney, CEO and co-founder, Pocketed
Pedro Villa, CFO, Veritree and Tentree
Shawn Hewat, CEO and co-founder, Wavy
🗓 Wednesday, November 27 | 🎟 Register for free
Join the Vancouver Tech Journal team and our partners at CBRE's The High Technology Facilities Group (HTFG) for our next Tech Industry Social.
This event will bring together a collection of Vancouver tech industry founders and leaders for networking, deal-making, and just plain old catching up.
Your first drink on us — compliments of The High Technology Facilities Group, the experts in tech office space for Vancouver’s start-up community.
🚨 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
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🗓 Thursday, November 21 | 🎟 Register
Are you a founder who is working on an exciting startup idea? Do you want to connect with other founders and get feedback, advice, and support?
Founders Huddle is a monthly event where up to three founders can use 5-10 minutes to share what business they are building, what kind of challenges they are facing, and what kind of help they need.
The audience can then ask questions, offer suggestions, and provide resources to help the founders overcome their obstacles and achieve their goals.
🗓 Thursday, November 21 | 🎟 Register
Starting up and running a business is hard, but you aren't alone! Canada — and Vancouver — have a host of grants and other support services that help entrepreneurs through their growth journey.
Speakers include:
Margaret Dron, Industrial Technical Advisor, National Research Council Canada
Vanessa Sanchez, Business Development Manager, Ayming Canada
SPONSORED BY CAREERS IN TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION (CITI)
Vancouver’s tech ecosystem on the rise
Vancouver is quickly becoming a global tech hotspot, making it a prime destination for innovation. During Vancouver Startup Week, CITI discovered five impactful strategies shaping the city's future.
Receive FREE access to CITI’s YVR Ecosystem report to explore the strategies transforming Vancouver, from fostering local talent to driving sustainable growth.
🗓 November 22-23 and 30 | 🎟 Register
Do you have a problem to solve or an idea you’d like to bring to life but don't know where to start? Or who to start with? Or do you just want to learn how to build a startup and an entrepreneurial mindset? Startup Weekend is here to help!
Learn how to think, work, and build like a startup in 54 thrilling hours. Techstars Startup Weekend Vancouver is an exciting and immersive foray into the world of startups.
🤝 NEW OPPORTUNITIES
🗓 Deadline December 2 | Apply
Get $150,000 to help the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces. They’re asking for innovative forecasting models that leverage the power of publicly available information, statistical methods, and machine learning models to help with forecasting emerging threats around the world.
🗓 Deadline December 3 | Apply
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.
SPONSORED BY UBER CANADA
What happens when you give a Vancouverite $1,300 to give up their car for a month? Uber wanted to find out with the One Less Car challenge — and the results may surprise you.
🗓 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.
🤝 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:
Capilano University is hiring a Manager, Identity and Access Services
BCIT Computing is hiring Faculty
Covenant House Vancouver is hiring a Manager, Technology & Innovation
City of Vancouver is hiring a Manager, Unified Communications
Lululemon is hiring a Program Manager, Guest Support PoE
Growing your team? Post a job with us »
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