The TIAs celebrate outstanding companies and individuals
who have made a significant impact on the BC tech industry
BC Tech is proud to have played a part in the journey of so many BC tech icons and success stories. Past finalists and winners say that the TIAs provides an unparalleled opportunity to build profile and accelerate growth, so we would encourage every BC Tech company to think about how applying for a TIA could accelerate your success!
About the 2025 Company of the Year Awards
These awards recognize the outstanding tech company of the year in each of 5 categories:
- Startup | Presented by Electronic Arts
For companies with revenue of up to $1M and up to 10 employees. Learn more - Growth | Presented by Osler
For companies with revenue of up to $10M and up to 50 employees. Learn more - Scale | Presented by Clio
For companies with revenue of up to $50M and up to 200 employees. Learn more - Anchor | Presented by Blakes
For companies with annual revenue in excess of $50M and more than 200 employees. Learn more - Ambition | Presented by EDC
For companies of any size who epitomize the ambition of BC’s tech sector. Learn more
About the 2025 Gamechanger Awards
These awards celebrate outstanding performance by a company in a particular area:
- Artificial Intelligence | Presented by KPMG
A company that excels in the deployment of AI to drive BC’s leadership in this key technology. Learn more - Deal of the Year | Presented by BC Tech
This award recognizes the importance of transactions that drive growth and strengthen BC’s tech ecosystem. Learn more - Company Culture | Presented by Vancity
A company that has embedded culture at the heart of its business operations, resulting in accelerated growth and profitability. Learn more - Industry Innovation | Presented by InnovateBC
A company that excels in the deployment of technology to drive innovation in a traditional industry. Learn more - Climate Leadership | Presented by MDA Space
A company that excels in the deployment of technology to advance climate solutions. Learn more
BC Innovators Hall of Fame
Presented by PwC and the Province of British Columbia
The BC Innovators Hall of Fame recognizes the key role of innovation to BC’s economy and the leaders that have left a legacy on this province, enriching our technology and innovation ecosystem and building a stronger BC economy.
Nominations are invited for outstanding individuals to be inducted in 2025: Learn more.
BC Tech Scholarship Program
Presented by BC Tech
This program provides grants to exceptional students pursuing a post-secondary education in technology in BC. Applications are invited from both university applicants as well as graduating grade 12 students. Learn more.
Meet the 2025 winners
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Company of the Year – Startup – Insporos |
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Company of the Year – Growth – Hypercharge |
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Company of the Year – Scale – Hiive |
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Company of the Year – Anchor – Apply Digital |
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Company of the Year - Ambition – Svante |
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Gamechanger – Climate Leadership – SenseNet |
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Gamechanger - Industry Innovation – ThisFish |
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Gamechanger – Company Culture – Animikii |
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Gamechanger - AI – Global Relay |
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Gamechanger – Deal of the Year – Clio |
2024 Winners
Company of the Year – Startup: Daanaa
Company of the Year – Growth: Apera AI
Company of the Year – Scale: Oxygen8
Company of the Year – Anchor: Jane App
Gamechanger – Climate Leadership: 7Gen
Excellence in Industry Innovation: TRIUMF
Gamechanger – Diversity & Inclusion: YWMCA Metro Vancouver
Excellence in Company Culture: RaceRocks
Gamechanger – Ambition: DarkVision
2023 Winners
Company of the Year – Startup: Blanka
Company of the Year – Growth: Fatigue Science
Company of the Year – Scale: Aspect Biosystems
Company of the Year – Anchor: STEMCELL Technologies
Gamechanger – Climate Leadership: Svante
Excellence in Industry Innovation: AbCellera
Gamechanger – Diversity & Inclusion: CheckingIn
Excellence in Company Culture: Trulioo
Gamechanger – Ambition: Aspect Biosystems
2022 Winners
Spirit of BC Tech – Ambition: Dapper Labs
GameChanger – Climate Leadership: HTEC
GameChanger – Diversity & Inclusion: Hootsuite
Excellence in Industry Innovation: Vancouver Airport Authority
Excellence in Technology Innovation: MeetAmi Innovations
Excellence in Company Culture: Dapper Labs
Company of the Year – Startup: VodaSafe
Company of the Year – Growth: AOT Technologies
Company of the Year – Export: Advanced Cyclotron Systems
Company of the Year – Scale: Redlen Technologies
Company of the Year – Anchor: GeoComply
Person of the Year: Josh Nilson
2021 Winners
The Innovation Story
Excellence in Technology Innovation: Dapper Labs
Excellence in Technology – Adoption: Advanced Intelligent Systems.
Tech Culture of the Year: Klue
Spirit of BC Tech – Resilience: Traction On Demand
The Inspiration Story
Company of the Year – Growth: Launchpad
Company of the Year – Export: LMI Technologies
Company of the Year – Scale: Thinkific
GameChanger: Diversity & Inclusion: BroadbandTV
Person of the Year: Laurie Schultz
Company of the Year – Anchor: AbCellera
2020 Winners
The Origin Story
Spirit of BC Tech – Purpose: SkyHive
Excellence in Technology Innovation: Terramera
Company of the Year – Startup Success: NZ Technologies
Excellence in Technology Adoption: Finning
The Growth Story
Company of the Year – Growth Success: Klue
Company of the Year – Scale Success: Trulioo
Tech Culture of the Year: Copperleaf
Excellence in Global Export: AbCellera
The Legacy Story
GameChanger: Diversity and Inclusion: Unbounce
Person of the Year: Jack Newton
Company of the Year Anchor Success: Telus
2019 Winners
Company of the Year – Startup Success: Precision OS
Company of the Year – Growth Success: Freshworks Studio
Company of the Year – Scale Success: AbCellera
Company of the Year – Anchor Success: Clio
Excellence in Global Export: Galvanize
Spirit of BC Tech – True Grit: LightIntegra Technology
Tech Culture of the Year: SAP Vancouver
Excellence in Technology Adoption: Newmont Goldcorp
Excellence in Technology Innovation: Novarc Technologies
Person of the Year: Greg Malpass
2018 Winners
Company of the Year: ACL
Bill Thompson Award: Dr. Gerri Sinclair
Person of the Year: Judi Hess, Copperleaf
Startup of the Year: Klue
Growth Company of the Year: Buyatab
Excellence in Technology Adoption: Teck
Excellence in Technology Innovation: Finn AI
Tech Culture of the Year: Clio
Community Engagement: iQmetrix
Spirit of BC Tech: Ayogo
BC Tech Scholarship: Johanna Jucutan, Stephanie Nguyen, Kaylan Wang, Brianna Carrels, Kieran Halliday, and Giulia Mattia
Bill Tam Scholarship: Kaylan Wang and Giulia Mattia
2017 Winners
Company of the Year: STEMCELL Technologies
Bill Thompson Award: Dr. Alan Winter
Person of the Year: Shafin Tejani, Victory Square Labs
Emerging Company of the Year: Trulioo
Most Promising Startup: Semios
Adoption of Technology: Copperleaf & BC Government
Excellence in Product Innovation: Corvus Energy
Most Promising Pre-Commercial Technology: ARTMS Products
Team of the Year: Clio
Community Engagement: Allocadia
People’s Choice: Traction on Demand
BC Tech Scholarship: Cameron Hutchcroft, Hamza Kamal, Kittie Lam, Stanford Lin, Joshua Sam, Hannah Charnock, Kevin Zhang
2016 Winners
Company of the Year: Global Relay
Bill Thompson Award: Keith Spencer, Fasken Martineau
Person of the Year: Shahrzad Rafati, BroadbandTV
Emerging Company of the Year: Copperleaf Technologies
Most Promising Startup: Aspect Biosystems
Adoption of Technology: ResponseTek & Westminster Savings Credit Union
Excellence in Product Innovation: Freightera Logistics
Most Promising Pre-Commercial Technology: Ronin8 Technologies
Team of the Year: Traction on Demand
Community Engagement: Left
People’s Choice: Buyatab Online
BC Tech Scholarship: Abdelwahad-Bebo Elhosary, Vivien Hui, Ken Lin, Steven Richter, Sterling Smith, Ryan Wright, Maryam Mobini, Eva Yu
2015 Winners
Company of the Year: Sierra Wireless
Person of the Year: Jeff Booth
Emerging Company of the Year: Cooledge Lighting
Most Promising Startup: Optigo Networks
Excellence in Product Innovation: iQmetrix
Most Promising Pre-Commercial Technology: Axine Water Technologies
Adoption of Technology: Traction on Demand & Canlan Ice Sports
Team of the Year: ACL
Community Engagement: Left of the Dot Media
BC Tech Scholarship: Christopher Bolton, Nicholas Hu, Samia Kamal, Alice Zheng, Michelle H, Jessica Peare
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