Government of Canada announces over $5.6 million for innovative Vancouver tech companies in construction safety and transportation
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PacifiCan funding will help two local technology businesses scale-up their operations, market their products around the world and create jobsVancouver is a powerful hub for innovation, ranking among the top tech cities in North America. To support Vancouvers boldest and brightest changemakers, the Government of Canada is investing in local businesses that are driving Canadian-made innovation with growth potential beyond our borders.Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced over $5.6 million in PacifiCan funding for two Vancouver-based businesses that are developing innovative technology to advance construction site safety and provide more transit options.Minister Sajjan announced the funding at a construction site for affordable housing on East 12th Avenue in Vancouver, where $44.5 million in Government of Canada funding is already supporting over 150 new homes for seniors. Minister Sajjan announced $2,635,300 for SALUS to expand its cloud-based safety management software.SALUS software keeps workers safer on the job and improves bottom lines by helping organizations stay up to date on inspections, providing real-time notifications about safety incidents, assigning corrective actions and tracking follow ups. Spares software automates transit bookings so transportation providers can serve more people without increasing their costs. This technology allows transit operators to use other vehicle fleets, like ride-hailing companies, to provide on-demand service for riders in rural areas and persons with disabilities.