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BC Tech Names Top Three Startup Finalists

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The BC Tech Association has named FireSwarm, Glüxkind, and Insporos as finalists for the Company of the Year – Startup Award. The announcement followed a live pitch event at Osler’s Vancouver offices on September 24, where ten startups competed before industry judges.

FireSwarm develops drone-based wildfire detection, Glüxkind designs AI-powered strollers, and Insporos advances crop-diagnostic biotech. Winners will be revealed at the Technology Impact Awards gala on October 23 at Parq Vancouver. BC Tech CEO Jill Tipping praised the finalists for their ambition and potential to scale into tomorrow’s anchor firms.

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Vancouver’s Tech Sector Gears Up for Web Summit

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Vancouver will soon host Web Summit, one of the world’s premier technology conferences, offering BC’s tech sector a rare global spotlight. Local firms view it as a pivotal opportunity: 44% aim to drive sales or partnerships, 25% seek insights, and others target funding, exposure, or talent. For investors, strong sector alignment and product-market fit matter more than ever.

Web Summit signals BC’s global ambition and opens doors to capital and collaboration. More than a tradeshow, it’s a catalyst for long-term growth—if companies approach it with purpose, preparation, and a post-conference plan.

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Entrepreneurs, Investor Added to Tech Innovators Hall of Fame

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Boris Wertz and Ray Walia were among those inducted to BC Tech’s Innovators Hall of Fame, which recognizes the role of innovation to BC’s economy by spotlighting leaders who have left a legacy on the province’s technology ecosystem.

Wertz, founder of Version One Ventures, is a local entrepreneur-turned-investor offering capital and wisdom to the Vancouver community for many years. Walia, meanwhile, is cofounder of Vancouver-based tech incubator Launch Academy, which has incubated 6,000 entrepreneurs since 2012. The other two inductees this year were Connie and Allen Eaves, who form the mastermind power couple behind Stemcell Technologies, a company which since its start in the 90’s has grown into Canada’s largest biotechnology firm.

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BC Tech Association Announces Finalists for 2023 Technology Impact Awards

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The BC Tech Association has unveiled the finalists for the 30th anniversary of the Technology Impact Awards (TIAs).

The announcement took place at The Den at Bentall Centre in downtown Vancouver, with a live online audience.

Jill Tipping, CEO of BC Tech, expressed excitement about celebrating the association’s milestone and recognizing the companies that have contributed to making British Columbia a thriving hub for tech innovation.

Winners in various categories will be revealed at the TIAs gala scheduled for September 29th at Parq Vancouver.

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