Your road to Web Summit

👋 Wondering what the government and B.C. tech leaders have cooked up to get you ready for Web Summit? We’ve got you covered. Vancouver Tech Journal has broken down Innovate BC’s Road to Web Summit plan, which includes more than 18 standalone events to help you get set for the big conference. We’re also offering you tips on how to get in if you can’t secure a ticket.

Plus, Web Summit isn’t the only major expo coming up — SXSW is also on the horizon, and the Frontier Collective wants you to join the Vancouver startups it’s taking down to Austin, Texas to capitalize on the investment opportunities. Find out more about what it’s looking for in your application.

And for the introverts who would rather avoid the networking circuit, we’ve got a great selection of stories for you this week, from the new rules for local companies raising capital to the 12 businesses that have received $1.5 million from Innovate BC and IRAP. Plus, dive deep into the state of Vancouver’s healthtech funding, and read more about how one company is transforming mineral discovery with AI.

-Kate Wilson, managing editor

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