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Victoria technology sector showcases

Overview

Victoria Tech Week, organized by the Victoria Innovation, Advanced Technology & Entrepreneurship Council (VIATEC) and Marc Stoiber, took place from September 21 to 25. The initiative featured 50 free events across Greater Victoria, including AI workshops and marine technology demonstrations, to showcase a local technology sector that generates nearly $6 billion annually.

As part of the broader regional activity, the University of Victoria’s Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science held a Startup Showcase on September 24. The event hosted approximately 200 attendees and featured nearly 20 booths from faculty-led companies and student-founded ventures. Discussions at the showcase focused on entrepreneurship and the commercialization of research and intellectual property.

Entities

Dan Gunn · Victoria · University of Victoria · Victoria Innovation, Advanced Technology & Entrepreneurship Council

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    University of Victoria hosts startup and venture showcase

    The University of Victoria hosted a Startup Showcase featuring nearly 20 booths of faculty and student-led ventures, alongside panels on entrepreneurship and research commercialization.

  2. 13 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources
    Victoria Tech Week to showcase local technology sector

    Victoria Tech Week will host 50 free events from Sept. 21-25, showcasing the region's $6 billion tech sector through workshops and demonstrations across Greater Victoria.

Sources

goldstreamgazette.com · oakbaynews.com · peninsulanewsreview.com · saanichnews.com · sookenewsmirror.com · vancouverislandfreedaily.com · vicnews.com