The 2020 New Ventures Competition, presented by Innovate BC, is officially underway. Applications are open for early-stage tech ventures from across the province who are looking to establish themselves as one of B.C.’s fastest growing startups. 2020 marks the 20th anniversary of the province’s largest and longest running startup competition. Over the last two decades, […]
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The New Ventures BC Competition is Back
The 20th Annual New Ventures BC Competition, presented by Innovate BC, is back and they’re searching for BC’s best new tech startups. This year they’re giving away over $250,000 in non-dilutive cash and prizes, including a $10,000 top regional startup prize, to the most promising tech ventures across the province. The competition’s previous winner list is long […]
Federal Government Invests $39 Million in B.C. with Western Canada Scaleup Initiative
Last week during a visit to the Hydrogen Technology & Energy Corporation (HTEC), the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and Minister responsible for Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD), announced investments in 17 companies through the Business Scale Up and Productivity (BSP) program. Together, these small-and medium-sized enterprises will receive a […]