The next GreenTech Exchange Forum will be held on Wednesday, May 22nd in Vancouver and the topic is “Integrating Smart Technologies in a Distributed Environment – A Case Study on Energy Management”.
Building on the momentum of the April GTEx Forum, the May event will be an extension of the energy distribution and storage topic plus finding effective ways to integrate smart technologies for distributed microgrids. Read more
Montreal-based funding search tool Fundica is traveling to six Canadian cities in May in support of its 2013 Funding Roadshow including Vancouver. Read more
Among this year’s finalists are 2011 Vancity Social Venture Prize winner FundRazr in the Most Promising Startup category. Read more
Vancity has launched a seminar series for new and aspiring entrepreneurs called Each One, Grow One. The Small Business Seminar Series is designed to provide intense instruction to kick start the business planning process.
The seminar series runs from May 8th to June 19th on Wednesday mornings from 9am to 10:30 am at Vancity Centre at 183 Terminal Avenue. Seminar topics are as follows: Read more
The GreenTech Exchange is pleased to bring you the next GTEx Forum tomorrow on Wednesday, April 17th in Vancouver and the topic will be Energy Storage: The Promises and Challenges of a Massive Market.
Dr. Peter Walters, a seasoned technology entrepreneur and business executive who has in-depth knowledge, experience and insight in this field, will share his observations and discuss the issues, solutions and economics of the energy storage market. Read more
Earlier this month, Rocket Builders published their annual lists of technology companies to watch and the BCIC-New Ventures Competition alumni were very well represented.
Companies that had competed and succeeded in the New Ventures BC Competition as far back as 2003, made up for 43% of the companies on their Emerging Rockets lists and 28% of the companies on the Ready to Rocket lists.
Here are more specific statistics related to competition alumni and Rocket Builders’ 2013 lists: Read more
For any innovation intensive industry, the two key factors for growth and sustainability are capital and people. This is true for the Clean and Green Technology Sector.
On March 27th the GreenTech Exchange is presenting Attracting GreenTech Innovators and Talent: Global Perspectives and Regional Initiatives at SFU Harbour Centre to address the issue. Read more
Management of Technology MBA, MBA, and MSc Finance Information Session – Tuesday, March 26th
Most business schools offer a single MBA for all types of students. SFU’s Beedie School of Business, however, has developed individual programs, designed for specific categories of emerging leaders. Each unique program has been customized to best prepare students for real-world success. Read more
On March 15, 2013, play a role in building on the strengths of the tech industry in BC and creating a healthy technology community. Contribute to A Dialogue: Building and Sustaining BC’s Technology Ecosystem and win a FREE TICKET to the GROW Conference (Aug 14-16) which will be given out to the event.
But what is it? A Dialogue is an opportunity for tech companies to be heard by key decision makers including community builders, CEOs, venture capitalists and members of BC Government who together, are making BC a great place to start and grow technology companies. Read more
On February 20th PwC and the Canadian Financing Forum are hosting an Entrepreneur Bootcamp at Launch Academy from 8am to 1pm.
The one day boot camp costs $100 (includes breakfast & lunch) and is designed to provide participants with details on fundraising in western Canada and the US, valuations, deal structures, tips and trends.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet and network with fellow entrepreneurs, investors and advisors offering support for the duration of the Canadian Financing Forum conference. Register online to attend.