Natural Homegrown Foods secured its position as an industry leader by being awarded a BC Export Award in 2022.
Hardbite: B.C.’s Global Natural Food Success
B.C. Born – Quark® Improves Baby Products
Quark is a Vancouver-based start-up that is dedicated to offering modern families baby products that are safe, thoughtful and affordable.
Technology CEO raves about B.C.’s advantages
British Columbia’s thriving technology ecosystem, exceptional talent and welcoming environment were key factors in Introspect Technology’s decision to establish a Vancouver office.
Vietnam Grocery chain expands to B.C.
A popular grocery store chain with over 200 locations throughout Vietnam is expanding its product range by offering cherries from B.C..
There’s Natural Strength in B.C.’s Mass Timber Sector
B.C. is a hotspot for sustainable construction and innovative building practices, particularly in the realm of mass timber construction.
Elevating the U.S. Wine Experience with B.C. Wines
British Columbia (B.C.), Canada boasts a vibrant wine culture that has been steadily gaining recognition on the world stage.
B.C. Cherries and Blueberries Sweeten Seoul’s Streets
Introducing B.C. fruit to the local market in the vibrant city of Seoul, South Korea, through a pop-up shop.
B.C. Agritech Innovations Shine in Japan
Swiss IT Company Establishes Canadian HQ in B.C.
B.C.’s time zone works and world-class tech talent works well for tech companies like Swiss-based VSHN
B.C. Leads the Way in Life Sciences
B.C. has one of the fastest growing life sciences sectors and a new B.C. Life Sciences and Biomanufacturing Strategy.
Building a Clean Tech Workforce for the Future
The continued growth of the sector looks bright following a $271 million investment by the Government of B.C. toward a new Centre for Clean Energy and Automotive Innovation in Vancouver, B.C.
Juewei Food Co. Adding Flavour to B.C.’s Food Scene
Juewei Food Co. has broke ground in North America with their first production plant and four retail locations in Greater Vancouver.
Nuez Acres™ Harvesting New Opportunities in the U.S.
This spring, Nuez Acres™ achieved a major milestone when it registered its U.S. trademark and secured product placements in stores in Seattle and Tacoma, Washington, and began selling its products online through Amazon USA.
Revolutionizing Underwater Search and Rescue
The underwater search and rescue operations has witnessed a ground-breaking advancement with VodaSafe’s AquaEye technology, catapulting the British Columbia-based company into the spotlight.
B.C. and Dutch universities collaborate in agritech
BC is supporting a new partnership between Simon Fraser University and Wageningen University that will focus on agritech innovation.
Canada Women’s Business Mission to Japan
British Columbia (B.C.) is home to world-class life sciences and clean technology companies.
B.C. well-represented at Mass Timber Conference
Jagrup Brar, the Minister of State for Trade in British Columbia, recently led a trade mission to the United States.
East Side Games and Doctor Who
British Columbia (B.C.) is home to a creative cluster of world-class companies specializing in game development.
New Initiative Supports Indigenous Entrepreneurs
Global Affairs Canada and Trade and Invest British Columbia (BC) recently partnered with the NW Innovation Resource Center (NWIRC) to establish the Canadian Indigenous Business Accelerator Initiative.
Korean VFX Studio Finds a Home and Community in B.C.
British Columbia (B.C.) presents a creative cluster of world-class film, television, visual effects, animation and post-production companies.
Highspot Vancouver
British Columbia (B.C.) is one of the fastest-growing tech ecosystems in North America.
Virtual Reality and Mining Worlds Converge
Who would have thought that augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) would one day be the future of the mining industry?
Visier Is Expanding To The World
Vancouver tech ecosystem was ranked second in Canada in 2022, and Vancouver-based Visier has expanded their global footprint in Europe and California.
Japan trade mission explores opportunities for B.C. wood
British Columbia (B.C.) representatives recently conducted the first post-COVID-19 forestry trade mission to Japan.
Flying with PressReader
PressReader’s all-you-can-read service is expanding into countries around the world.
New cellcentric facility opens in B.C.
International hydrogen fuel cell company, cellcentric, expands in Burnaby
Global firm establishes Canadian operations in B.C.
FTXT Energy Technology recently celebrated the establishment of its first facility in North America.
Trulioo’s Solution in Singapore
British Columbia (B.C.) is home to a progressive and dynamic Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry.
Bringing B.C.’s Cherries & Blueberries to Indonesia
In August and September 2022, Trade and Invest British Columbia hosted a multi-week promotion in Indonesia featuring British Columbia (B.C.) blueberries and cherries.
Big Mountain Foods Making Big Moves
Big Mountain Foods is a women and family-owned plant-based food brand based in Vancouver, British Columbia (B.C.).
The Bird Spreads Its Wings in Japan
Named after Archaeopteryx, Arc’teryx represents the idea of accelerating evolution and driving human outdoor progression.
CleanBC – Clean Tech and Hydrogen
B.C. has one of the highest tech sector growth rates relative to GDP in Canada.
Hard to stay Humble with all the accolades
Where better to produce meat and seafood marinades than on Canada’s West Coast?
StrongerBC – Supply Chain Resiliency Grant
British Columbia (B.C.) has a strong reputation for high-quality goods and a talented workforce.
A Look at Ocean Tech in B.C.
British Columbia (B.C.) is a prime location for marine industry companies to do business.
Seafood Traceability: Q&A with Eric Enno Tamm
ThisFish Inc is an innovative tech company whose mission is to drive profitability and sustainability in the seafood industry.
BIO Korea 2022
BIO Korea 2022 drew great interest with over 22,000 visitors from 52 countries.
Smart Fertilizers: Q&A with Lucent BioSciences
Based in Vancouver, Lucent BioSciences is on a mission to address the climate impact on global food security and nutrition.
British Columbia’s Journey to Complete Connectivity
Providing equal connectivity access to all communities is a key priority for the province.
Hydrogen – Fuelling for the Future
British Columbia (B.C.) is a recognized world leader in fuel cell innovation and hydrogen technologies.
Clean Tech Thrives in British Columbia
British Columbia (B.C.) actively embraces a supportive and environmentally oriented business community that many clean technology businesses call home.
Supply Chain Resilience and B.C. Bioenergy
Over the past year, there has been robust growth in British Columbia’s (B.C) wood pellet sector.
Tiggy Redefines How Customers Shop for Groceries
British Columbia (B.C.) is a thriving and fertile ground for innovation and opportunities.
British Columbia Cultivates Tech Talent
British Columbia is a top choice for tech companies. The province invests in the future of the technology sector through education, accelerators, and research and development.
Connecting at Mobile World Congress 2022
Trade and Invest BC strives to connect B.C.’s ICT companies to potential investors and partners
Don’t Worry, Bee Happy! Jollibee Expands to BC
B.C. residents who crave deliciously, crispy fried chicken are buzzing with the good news. Jollibee Foods, a leading operator of quick-service restaurants in the Philippines has expanded into Vancouver.
Precision Farming – i-Open Technologies
i-Open Technologies Group of Companies is working to give farmers technological solutions to answer questions and solve climate change problems.
Vision Guided Robotics – TechBrew Robotics
TechBrew Robotics is a strong advocate for a greener future. Growing the foods that we enjoy year-round means using technologies for indoor growing and harvesting solutions that includes machine vision and robotics.
Uprooting Food Waste – Jessica Regan of FoodMesh
The problem of food waste is enormous. It’s not always a food shortage problem, it’s a connection and distribution problem, and that is what British Columbia based agritech company, FoodMesh, seeks to solve.
Press the Start Button: Mobile Games with BC Roots
British Columbia (B.C.) has a thriving gaming ecosystem that is geared for console, social, and mobile games production.
Three BC Life Sciences Companies to Watch
British Columbia is proud of the incredible life sciences work that happens throughout the province.
Power to Decarbonize the World’s Transport Markets
Loop Energy (B.C) and NGVI of South Korea have entered into an MOU to supply hydrogen fuel cell systems for transit buses in South Korea.
BC Companies in the Global Cleantech Top 100
The province is at the forefront of green innovation, and is home to more than a quarter of all Canadian clean technology companies.
China Hydrogen Fuel Cell Expo 2021
British Columbia is the first province to have a Hydrogen Strategy, part of the CleanBC Plan.
B.C. Craft Beer Malts Hearts in International Markets
The trajectory of B.C.’s craft beer market is golden. Discover how craft brewers and distributors have struck a perfect balance for international trade success.
CleanBC Roadmap to 2030
In October 2021 the Government of British Columbia announced a CleanBC Roadmap to 2030.
B.C. Craft Beer is Pitcher Perfect
We make great beer in British Columbia (B.C.), which only seems right as B.C. is the birthplace of Canadian craft beer.
BC Companies at Airshow China
British Columbia’s aerospace sector is globally recognized for its excellence in delivering highly specialized products and services.
Tafi Expands to British Columbia
Tafi is a leading tech company from the United States that specializes in creating personalized digital avatars.
Scale Up with Domestic Trade Agreements
These domestic trade agreements go beyond what is covered in Canada’s international free trade agreements.
Smart Cities in British Columbia
Many British Columbia cities have stepped up to use smart technologies to find efficiency and improve the lives of their citizens.
Atomhawk Expanding its Studio in B.C.
Atomhawk Design is an art studio that services the gaming industry, founded in Newcastle, United Kingdom, in 2009.
Nano-Lit Technologies
Nano-Lit focuses on the connection between dynamic light, circadian rhythms, and sleep.
Hootsuite Expands to Philippines
Social media is not only prevalent in our personal lives, but businesses are also expected to connect
WeWork Rapidly Expanding in BC
Leading shared workspace provider, WeWork, is rapidly expanding in Vancouver.
Fujitsu Joins Tech Companies in BC
Fujitsu announced the establishment of a new company in British Columbia to lead the strategy for its global artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum-inspired technology businesses
D-Wave Establishes Base in Europe
A quantum computing company from British Columbia, Canada, is establishing a presence in Europe
Vaudeville Expands to BC
British Columbia boasts a range of opportunities in film, television, game development and virtual
B.C. Seafood Expo
British Columbia’s fresh and diverse seafood products took centre stage at the B.C. Seafood Expo
Premier Visit to Europe – June 2019
In June 2019, Premier John Horgan embarked on a nine-day visit to Europe.
CleanBC Boosts the Clean Energy Sector
British Columbia has always been at the forefront of green innovation.
VR/AR companies make it real in BC
There are several thousand companies around the world in the virtual reality/augmented reality (VR/AR) space.
BC’s Green Transportation Innovations
The world market is increasingly interested in clean, renewable and environmental transportation solutions,
Life Sciences Innovation in BC
British Columbia is fostering a culture of scientific research and education, especially in the field of life sciences.
Our Climate Resilient Economy
Worldwide the frequency and scale of climate-related disasters have grown, alongside the economic damage they cause.
Reflecting on 2019 Success Stories
A new decade has arrived with many individuals setting new business goals and intentions for 2020.
BC Wine Pairs Well with Foreign Investment
Are you an investor who dreams of owning and operating a winery?
How Mining is Driving Clean Tech
Economic growth and environmental awareness are building demand for the copper used in clean technologies
Trade and Invest BC Supports Exporters
British Columbia’s exports bring money into the province to sustain and grow new local ventures and allow our people quality of life
Strong Startups in BC
British Columbia has a strong and stable environment for startups, in part due to the ambitious collaborations
BC Regional Series: North Coast
Bordering the Pacific Ocean, British Columbia’s North Coast region is rich with forests, mountains and rugged coastlines.
BC Series: Bulkley-Nechako
As the second-largest region in the province, Nechako is an area of vast wilderness and vibrant communities
BC Regional Highlight: Northeast
The Northeast region of British Columbia is characterized by rural communities and picturesque landscapes.
COVID-19 Resources for BC Businesses
With the coronavirus (also known as COVID-19) affecting business operations globally, the Government of Canada
BC Demonstrates Innovation
The ability to pivot in times of crisis demonstrates British Columbia’s resilience and ingenuity.
Resilience in BC Life Sciences Sector
With more than 300 life sciences companies operating throughout the province, British Columbia has a vibrant health sector
Resilience in BC Mining Sector
The health and safety of employees and communities has always been important to British Columbia’s mining sector, where the standards for safe practices are among the highest in the world.
BC’s ICT Sector
Some of British Columbia’s technology firms are surging ahead despite – or perhaps because of – the incredible social
BC Regional Series: Cariboo
In the heart of British Columbia lie vibrant communities stimulated by abundant natural resources and recreational opportunities.
Bringing BC Agriculture to Germany
British Columbia has a diverse climate, landscape and product mix that supports over 3,000 local food and beverage producers.
Copper and Health Care
Copper surfaces eliminate up to 99.9% of harmful bacteria within two hours without needing any special maintenance or processes,
Regional Highlight: Thompson-Okanagan
The Thompson-Okanagan development region is the third-most populous in the province after the Mainland-Southwest
Clean Technology Sector Resilience
Green COVID-19 economic recovery is a hot topic around the globe. Government policy during economic recovery
Tips for BC Exporters
British Columbia has a strong, supportive business environment for startup companies, entrepreneurs and growing industries.
Regional Highlight Series: Kootenay
The Kootenay tech sector has been growing for several years but that growth has become exponential.
A Bright Spot for the Aerospace Sector
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all sectors of the economy and aerospace is no exception. In the leadup to the global pandemic,
Why Investors Choose BC
Investors are attracted to British Columbia’s strong economic fundamentals, its proximity to the U.S. market,
Vancouver Island and Coast
The Vancouver Island and Coast region is located on the west coast of British Columbia and includes all of Vancouver Island,
British Columbia Forestry Innovation
British Columbia is really, really big. The province is bigger than France and Germany combined and about double the size of California.
Top 10 most livable cities in 2019
What makes a city a truly great place to live – so great that it tops a list of desirable cities worldwide?