Innovate BC and the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) are providing a combined total of $2 million in research and development funding to help 14 companies pilot their technologies and create new jobs across B.C. The program helps small and medium sized businesses design, build, and operate a pilot plant […]
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TAP Network Highlights BC’s Diversity in Tech with Latest Report
Tech and People Network this week announced the release of their “2022 Diversity in Tech Dashboard,” which reports year-over-year progress on the “representation of equity-deserving groups” in Canada’s tech sector. For the first time since measurement began three years ago, the annual report shows increases in representation, says Vancouver-based TAP Network, a non-profit association for People and […]
Innovate BC Awards $2.3 Million to B.C. R&D Projects
Last week at an awards ceremony in Vancouver, Innovate BC awarded $2,325,000 to eight B.C. research and development projects that are creating game-changing innovations that are improving lives for British Columbians. Specifically, this year’s funding, through Innovate BC’s Ignite program, is accelerating the commercialization of biotech, cleantech, mining, agriculture, and forestry projects. “Innovation in is […]
New Ventures BC Announces Top 25 For 2022 Competition
The 22nd annual New Ventures BC Competition, presented by Innovate BC, has determined their Top 25 startup ventures. Earlier this month they narrowed the field, naming the 15 companies that would advance directly into Round 3 as well as 27 ventures that were selected to pitch in Round 2.5. Today they announced the ten ventures from […]
New Ventures BC Narrows Field for 2022 Startup Competition
The 22nd annual New Ventures BC Competition presented by Innovate BC is well underway. New Ventures BC is giving away over $250,000 in non-dilutive cash and prizes to the most promising tech ventures across the province. Beyond the top three Innovate BC prizes, there are industry specific prizes and a prize for the top regional startup. […]
Innovate BC Now Accepting Applications for $300,000 R&D Grant
Applications are open for the Innovate BC Ignite program. The Ignite program funds B.C.-based innovation projects in the areas of natural resources, applied science and engineering. Up to $300,000is available to fund B.C.-based innovation projects that could help benefit people in the areas of natural resources, engineering and applied science. The funding is awarded to […]
New Ventures BC Announces 2022 Competition Round 2 Finalists
The New Ventures BC Competition, presented by Innovate BC, is in full swing and today they announced the companies that will be moving on to Round 2 of their 22nd annual startup competition. New Ventures BC is giving away over $250,000 in non-dilutive cash and prizes to the most promising tech ventures across the province. Beyond […]
The New Ventures BC Competition Is Back
Now in its 22nd year, the New Ventures BC Competition, presented by Innovate BC, is back and searching for BC’s best new tech startups. BC’s largest and longest-running tech competition is known for identifying and propelling forward the province’s most quickly-rising startups. MintList (Traffic Driven), Train Fitness, and Moment Energy have gone on to raise a combined $6.5 […]
Innovate BC and NRC IRAP Invest In B.C. Businesses Through BC Fast Pilot Program
Innovate BC and the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) are providing a combined total of over $2 million in research and development funding to help 14 companies pilot their technologies and create new jobs across B.C. The program helps small and medium sized businesses design, build, and operate a […]
Innovate BC Supports Pilot Initiative to Upskill B.C. Workers
Innovate BC has announced a $300,000 contribution to Palette Skills, whose program is designed to help Canadians land a job in B2B or tech sales quickly. Their SalesCamp program will be available in B.C. for the first time, with the first cohort of the pilot beginning this week in the province. Palette Skills is a […]