👋 Welcome back to VTJ’s Midweek Memo: the Vancouver tech events and opportunities newsletter you can’t miss.
This week, join our first tech industry social of 2025 and rub shoulders with local special guests, sign up for our March #VTJTalks to learn the essentials of SaaS, and don’t miss your last chance to apply for $300,000 in prizes to support groundbreaking Canadian climatetech innovations.
VTJ EVENTS
🗓 Wednesday, March 19 | 🎟 Register
Join the Vancouver Tech Journal team and our partners at CBRE's The High Technology Facilities Group (HTFG) for our next Tech Industry Social.
And as usual, your first drink is free, compliments of The High Technology Facilities Group and Hudson Pacific Properties!
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🗓 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.
SPONSORED BY THE HIGH TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES GROUP
Vancouver's tech office experts
Connect with The High Technology Facilities Group at CBRE – leaders in sourcing office space for BC’s startup and unicorn companies. The HTFG excels at helping clients find unique workspaces that drive productivity, reflect values, attract top talent, and fuel workplace culture.
OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
🗓 Tuesday, March 11 | 🎟 Register
Are you ready to kickstart or advance your career? Join BrainStation's Vancouver campus for "Careers & Coffee" — an exclusive event designed for both newcomers and experienced professionals eager to sharpen their skills, expand their network, and take the next step in their journey.
🗓 Wednesday, March 12 | 🎟 Register
Join an engaging fireside chat with founders from Beatdapp and SkyHive Technologies, as they share their experiences and key learnings on successfully scaling to become industry leaders.
Engage in meaningful discussions, network with fellow founders and tech leaders, and enjoy an evening of food and drinks.
🗓 Saturday, March 22 | 🎟 Register
Ready to kick off your day with a cup of coffee and a dose of inspiration? Join us for a relaxed and engaging monthly meetup where product, program, and project managers come together to share insights, swap stories, and tackle the challenges we all face in our roles.
No formal presentations, no strict agendas — just open conversation, real-world experiences, and a chance to connect with fellow professionals in an informal, coffee-shop atmosphere.
SPONSORED BY FOUNDERSBOOST
FoundersBoost Vancouver applications are now open
Calling all early-stage Vancouver founders! Apply to FoundersBoost by March 13 for the chance to participate in a six-week pre-accelerator program with mentorship, speakers, pitch practice, and showcase to cap the program off! In weekly sessions, you'll get support and learn to navigate revenue growth, product development, and fundraising from successful founders, subject experts, and VCs.
🤝 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 is available to Canadian-based innovators driving early-stage, hard-tech carbon dioxide removal solutions to decarbonize B.C. and Canada
🗓️ 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.
🤝 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:
Safe Software is hiring for multiple roles
Marine Biologics is hiring a project manager
TrustFlight is hiring a software engineering technical lead
Coreplan is hiring an implementation customer success manager, North America
EY is hiring an Azure cloud engineer
Growing your team? Post a job with us »
SPONSORED BY WEWORK
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Whether you're an established enterprise or a scaling startup, find a coworking space that's right for you. Flexible workspaces can unlock value for both employees and your bottom line—regardless of your company size. Wework is designed to enhance the employee experience and help people do their best work. Connect with a WeWork expert today.
👋 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
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