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Clio (Themis Solutions Inc.)
A Canadian-based legal practice management platform providing AI-powered tools for lawyers.
Damon Motorcycles
BCElectric motorcycle manufacturer.
D-Wave Quantum Inc.
BCDesigns specialized processors utilizing quantum mechanics for solving complex optimization problems.
American Eagle Gold Corp.
BCA mining company backed by major industry players (South32 Ltd., Teck Resources Ltd.) attempting to acquire and revitalize stalled mining projects.
Blue Action Canada
BCAccelerator focusing on ocean innovation.
Enbridge Inc.
BCNatural gas pipeline transportation and energy infrastructure.
Genome BC
Funds research projects bridging biotech and agrifoods in B.C.
MarketMoto
Canadian marketplace app for buying and selling motorcycles and gear with rider-specific filters.
Redwood AI
BCDevelops AI-driven analytical capabilities for chemical analysis and threat detection.
Salmon Vision
An innovation company developing AI-enabled monitoring solutions for marine life and aquaculture.
Caseway AI
BCAI chatbot for legal research, summarizing Canadian legal information and court decisions.
Heidi
AI scribe for documenting patient visits and medical notes
Light AI
Digital healthcare company specializing in AI diagnostic solutions for smart devices.
AdMare BioInnovations
BCA B.C. firm that utilizes commercial expertise, specialized R&D infrastructure, and seed capital to support life sciences companies.
Intiveo
AI-powered platform for dental patient engagement and communication.
Rocket Doctor AI
AI-enhanced clinical and diagnostic tools for healthcare access.
Roomvu
BCMarketing platform providing automated content generation and distribution for real estate professionals.
Sanctuary AI
Robotics startup developing general-purpose humanoid robots for industrial use.
Superhuman (formerly Grammarly)
AI-powered writing and productivity platform
SuperQ
BCProvides a platform to make advanced computational power intuitive and accessible for business impact.
Telus Unveils $9 Billion Sovereign AI Cluster Across British Columbia
Darren Entwistle, CEO of Telus, anchored a substantial infrastructure push with the announcement of 'sovereign AI factory' clusters across B.C., representing an ambitious pivot toward localized digital compute...
IBM Anchors Sports Tech Innovation Pipeline in Vancouver, Targeting Athlete Performance and Fan Data
IBM's establishment of the Sports Tech Startup Challenge, centered around Emily Fontaine's venture capital vision, represents a significant move to systematize and accelerate technological adoption within the...
BC Hydro Plans 100 MW Battery Storage Facility Near Vancouver Island Terminal Substation
BC Hydro announced plans to construct a substantial battery energy storage system (BESS) near the Vancouver Island Terminal Substation in Duncan. The facility will provide at least 100 megawatts of flexible ba...
Genome BC Funds Genomic Tools to Update Diagnostics for B.C.'s $1 Billion Agri-Export Sector
The development of advanced genomic diagnostic tools is set to significantly update how British Columbia monitors and manages pests and diseases affecting its $1 billion annual fruit and vegetable export secto...
How AI-Enabled Monitoring Reshapes Salmon Conservation for Lax Kw’alaams First Nation
Lax Kw’alaams First Nation is deploying an AI-enabled monitoring system to automate the labor-intensive process of salmon counting and sorting at the Orde Point Fish Trap. By replacing manual, high-frequency p...
GroundedAI Raises $2 Million to Use 3D Scanning and AI for Underground Infrastructure Risks
Canada faces a massive, multi-sector infrastructure build cycle requiring hundreds of billions in investment across transit, energy, and mining. GroundedAI, a Vancouver startup, is positioning its platform to...
Why Surgical Mining and AI Monitoring Track the Path to Faster Mineral Extraction
Canada's push for critical minerals faces a significant bottleneck: many high-value deposits are currently inaccessible or economically unfeasible using traditional large-scale excavation methods. By funding "...
Sanctuary AI's Robotics startup Sanctuary AI appoints former MDA exec
Sanctuary AI is pivoting from the laboratory to the factory floor. By appointing board chair Daniel Friedmann as CEO following the departure of interim leader James Wells, the Vancouver-based robotics firm is...
Why Superhuman’s GPTZero Acquisition Matters for Content Trust
Superhuman (formerly Grammarly) is integrating GPTZero into its ecosystem to create what it calls an "authenticity layer" for digital content. For users and businesses, this means the transition from simple gr...
Why Rocket Doctor AI's partnership with Mindstride AI matters for rural patient access
Rocket Doctor AI is expanding its clinical capacity by partnering with Mindstride AI to provide after-hours and overflow coverage for patients. This move shifts the way physicians can participate in more flexi...
Why Light AI's $5M Funding to Advance FDA-Tracked Medical Diagnostics matters for AI algorithms medical imaging diagnostics teams
John Luna and the team at Light AI are tackling one of the most persistent friction points in primary care: diagnostic latency. By developing QuickScan, a software-only platform that leverages AI algorithms to...
How Sovereign AI Infrastructure in BC Could Reshape Fintech Competition
For many Canadian fintech founders, 'Sovereign AI' was long dismissed as a political buzzword rather than a practical engineering hurdle. However, the shift toward domestic infrastructure—catalyzed by projects...
ElevenLabs’ Toronto Office Turns Voice AI Expansion Into a Canadian Adoption Test
ElevenLabs is moving from remote Canadian presence to a physical bet on Toronto. The company says it is officially launching its Canadian business, opening its first Canadian office in Toronto and doubling the...