BC Innovation

The brightest companies in BC are shaping the business community with bold new ideas and strategies. When innovation permeates any level of a BC business it is a catalyst for change and a motivating force. At BCBusiness we track the most innovative companies, with a view to delivering cogent analysis of trends in BC strategy, management, and technology. These innovative companies are amplifications of success and role models in the BC business community. Follow the progress of innovation in BC through business profiles, management strategies, technology developments, and the ever changing business models and ideas of BC's top innovators.
Surviving Angel Investments | BCBusiness
Angel Investing and Funding
The Devils of Angel Investments

There are many lessons for early stage investing in tech companies, but they don’t need to be learned the hard way.

Entrepreneurship

Boosting B.C. Startups Through California Connections

B.C. entrepreneurs benefit from links with Silicon Valley expats.

Innovation

Making It Work in a Narrow Niche

The days of trying to be everything to everyone are over. 

Innovation

Killing Innovation With Apathy

Build your brand currency by celebrating your organization's innovations.

Innovation

Video: Live from the 2012 Innovators Gala

The sights and sounds from the 2012 Top Innovators Awards.


Funding

Creating an Earlier Payout for Angel Tech Investors

A little liquidity would encourage early-stage investors.

Entrepreneurship

Taking StrideDeck to Market

A unique treadmill used to improve skating skills hits its stride with a little help from a university research lab.

more innovation
BCBusiness Innovators 2012, EnWave Corp. | BCBusiness
EnWave Corp.
A faster, greener and more economical dehydration alternative.
Sarah Fullbrook | 2012/03/29
BCBusiness Innovators 2012, Curious Mind Productions | BCBusiness
Curious Mind Productions Inc.
A "book club on steroids" for the 21st century.
David Jordan | 2012/03/29
BCBusiness Innovators 2012, Canada Metal (Pacific) Ltd. | BCBusiness
Canada Metal (Pacific) Ltd.
An environmentally friendly solution for boaters worldwide.
Lindsey Peacock | 2012/03/29
BCBusiness Innovators 2012, YYoga | BCBusiness
Pure Freedom YYoga Wellness Inc.
Bringing rigorous business principles to a 5,000-year-old practice.
Sarah Fullbrook | 2012/03/29
BCBusiness Innovators 2012, Hire the World Enterprises Inc. | BCBusiness
Hire the World Enterprises Inc.
Removing geography to take crowd-sourcing to a new level.
Lindsey Peacock | 2012/03/29
BCBusiness Innovators Panel 2012 | BCBusiness
The 2012 Innovators Panel & Methodology
Getting to know the panel of experts behind the 2012 innovators selections.
BCBusiness | 2012/03/29
Hootsuite venture capital deal | BCBusiness
Hootsuite Bags $20-Million Venture Capital Deal
Hootsuite hits $20-million venture capital jackpot.
Lindsey Peacock | 2012/03/29
BCBusiness Innovators 2012, Wifarer Inc. | BCBusiness
Wifarer Inc.
Bringing wayfinding inside with interactive building maps on your smartphone.
Lana Mador | 2012/03/29
BCBusiness Innovators 2012, Debrand Services Inc. | BCBusiness
Debrand Services Inc.
Tapping a plump vein in the world of branded corporate waste.
Kate MacLennan | 2012/03/29
BCBusiness Innovators 2012, Blenz Coffee Ltd. | BCBusiness
Blenz Coffee Ltd.
Doing more for customers than stimulating their taste buds.
Sarah Fullbrook | 2012/03/29
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