Funding rounds, acquisitions, and rising stars from 2026 so far

Speakers from Quantum Algorithm Institute, Global Public Affairs, and TELUS Ventures

The YC prep event is this week

​Join Vancouver Tech Journal and Global Public Affairs for a dynamic evening of insights, storytelling, and real talk as we unpack the most important developments of the year to date. From major funding rounds and standout acquisitions to surprising pivots and rising stars, we’re spotlighting the news, people, and forces driving Vancouver’s tech ecosystem forward.

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The YC interview process is infamous for being a rapid-fire sprint and one of the most nerve-wracking 10 minutes of your life.

Althra has brought together a panel of YC alum and a founder who bypassed the accelerator route entirely to raise a pre-seed round. We are going behind the scenes of their contrasting journeys to hear their raw experiences and find out if they actually recommend going through the program.

Lace up and join RBCx & New Ventures BC at the July edition of The Sweat Equity Run Club.

​If you enjoy running businesses and pavements, gather with other tech founders for the first summer meeting, where the group will jog a fun and friendly 5k, starting and ending at The Grind by VEGAIN. Connect, swap stories, and get those endorphins flowing.

Registration is open for Webinar 2 of DIGITAL's Defence Market Access Series! This series is a free, practical guide to entering Canada's defence market – built for Canadian innovators. The Speaking Defence session will show you how to position your solution around real defence capability needs, understand how procurement decisions are made, and communicate with the credibility and confidence needed to keep conversations moving. Join experts from across the ecosystem as they share practical strategies and real-world perspectives to help you navigate the defence market and position your organization for success.*  

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Is your organization dealing with a challenge that needs a tech solution? Apply to work with BCIT computing students through the Industry Sponsored Student Projects (ISSP) program. Submit your project by August 1 and start working with your team in September.

Submit an engineering design challenge for 4th year students in electrical and computer engineering at UBC. This is an excellent opportunity to connect with new talent and explore ways that emerging technology can improve your business.

Apply for this cost-sharing grant program that funds small, medium and large enterprises to support skills training for their workforces, including prospective new hires.