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New Ventures B.C. has postponed awards announcement for their 20th annual competition due to the interregnum and pending B.C. election. The event was originally scheduled for Thursday, October 1st. Innovate BC is the competition’s title sponsor. As a crown corporation their communications are on hold during the campaigning portion of the Provincial election. The New […]
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NRC IRAP And Innovate BC Invest $2 Million Through B.C. Fast Pilot Program
The National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) and Innovate BC, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to invest more than $2 million in research and development funding for 22 new projects through the B.C. Fast Pilot Program. The B.C. Fast Pilot program provides up to $200,000 for regional SMEs to design, build […]
Vancouver Startup Week is Back with New Virtual Format
Vancouver Startup Week (VSW) is back this fall and kicking off a week-long virtual celebration on Friday, September 25th. Over seven jam-packed days, VSW promises to connect entrepreneurs, investors, community leaders, and friends to build momentum and opportunity around Vancouver’s unique entrepreneurial identity. RELATED: Vote For Your Favourite Startup To Win $10K For the first […]
Vote For Your Favourite BC Tech Startup To Win $10,000
New Ventures BC has announced the Top 10 companies of this year’s startup competition and now they need your help. While the judges will decide who wins the top prizes, New Ventures BC is asking the tech community to have your say on the $10,000 Innovate BC People’s Choice Award. Note that the prize purse […]
New Ventures BC Announces Top 10 for 2020 Competition
New Ventures BC has announced the Top 10 companies of this year’s startup competition. The New Ventures BC Competition started in 2000 under the direction of Wal van Lierop, to encourage innovation in BC’s tech sector. Since then, the organization has supported 2,360 startups, who have created 3,720+ jobs and have raised $302 million in […]
LlamaZOO Signs Historic Deal With First Nation For Territory Mapping
Victoria’s LlamaZOO, a leader in data visualization tools in the mining, oil and gas, and forestry industries, has signed a partnership with Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation that will enable them to become the first-ever First Nation in Canada to use digital twinning software technology for improving land management and stewardship. Leveraging LlamaZOO’s TimberOps software, Mowachaht/Muchalaht will […]
Western Economic Diversification Invests $3 Million Into B.C. Businesses
Small- and medium-sized businesses in B.C.’s tech sector have never experienced an economic crisis like the one brought on by COVID-19. Even seasoned entrepreneurs are struggling with uncertainty as they reassess budgets, redesign marketing strategies and prepare cash-flow projections. Over the past months, the Government of Canada has taken action to help these businesses keep […]
Gerri Sinclair Appointed New B.C. Innovation Commissioner
Gerri Sinclair has been appointed as B.C.’s new innovation commissioner. Sinclair will serve as advocate for the province’s tech sector. The position of innovation commissioner was created in 2018 and is a component of the Confidence and Supply Agreement with the BC Green Party caucus to promote innovation across all sectors of the economy. Sinclair […]
New Ventures BC Announces Top 25 For 2020 Competition
The 20th annual New Ventures BC Competition, presented by Innovate BC, has determined their Top 25 startup ventures. Despite the current uncertain circumstances, this year’s annual competition broke records with over 240 applications from B.C.’s early stage tech startups. Earlier this month they narrowed the field, naming the 16 companies that would advance directly into […]
Innovate BC Awards $1.2 Million In Funding Through its Ignite Program
Innovate BC has awarded $1.2 million to four B.C. based research projects through its Ignite Program – the most ever awarded through the Ignite Program. Since the Ignite Program launched in 2016, Innovate BC has awarded $6.5 million to 28 projects. When including matching funds from industry and government sources, total investment into these projects […]