Category: Industry

California has increased its battery storage capacity more than ten times, from 770 megawatts (MW) in 2019 to 10,379 MW in 2024, marking a 1,250% increase. This substantial expansion is a critical component of California’s strategy to achieve 100% clean electricity by 2045. The increase in battery storage capacity is essential for maintaining a reliable… Continue reading California Surpasses 10,000 MW Battery Storage Milestone in Clean Energy Drive

In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, China has firmly established its dominance in the global battery industry through strategic control over essential rare minerals, commanding the processing of these minerals, and spearheading the production of crucial battery components. With a firm grip on the supply chain, China not only manufactures the majority of battery parts but… Continue reading China is Ahead of the Electric Vehicle Battery Production

he last time I checked in with a podcast programming update, it was March of last year, I was self-isolating at home, and explaining to you why BetaKit had just relaunched its podcast to talk about COVID-19’s impact on Canadian tech. Since then, we’ve released 52 episodes of Black Swan. While I think the quality… Continue reading How Canadian Tech Companies Go Public

Exciting to see Cogito Ventures portfolio company Caper continue to innovate and bring solutions to retailers as they navigate their shoppers through COVID-19 safely and bring delight to the checkout experience.

Interesting to see the convergence of software, hardware and telecom during COVID times. Once the smoke clears, there will be interesting cases of success and failure to review.

Great example of a startup pivoting to provide critical value during COVID-19 times.

Industrial autonomous robotics is the way of the future.

Another great example of Canadian tech companies such as OpenPhone and Stage Ten bringing value during these tough times.

Remote work options and network security are no longer just “nice-to-haves.” Startups are taking this opportunity to grow and make their case.