Innovate BC Insights: August 2022

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Insights: August 8, 2022

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Innovation Roundtable with Minister Ravi Kahlon, MLA Harwinder Sandhu,

Innovation Commissioner Gerri Sinclair and the Okanagan's top innovation companies.

Spotlight

Raghwa's Recap: July 2022

Each month, Raghwa Gopal, Innovate BC President + CEO, showcases the incredible work being done in the B.C. tech and innovation community. Catch up on the July edition.

Kelowna Innovation Roundtable

We welcomed Minister Kahlon, MLA Sandhu, and Innovation Commissioner Sinclair for a roundtable with some of the Okanagan's top tech leaders at Accelerate Okanagan.

Recap: Lessons Learned in IP Strategy

We teamed up with Innovation Asset Collective to invite three of their member companies, each at different stages in their growth cycle, to learn more about their IP strategy journeys.

Innovate BC Visits Accelerate Okanagan

Our team visited our partners at Accelerate Okanagan in July. We also met some of the founders of the incredible tech companies working out of the Kelowna Innovation Centre.

Geenees is creating human connection through social gifting

Geenees, an Innovate BC hiring grant recipient and New Ventures BC competition finalist, has created a more meaningful and impactful way to help families in need.

Province launching centre for agritech innovation

Innovate BC is thrilled to learn about the new B.C. Centre for Agritech Innovation, which will will further position the province as a world leader in agricultural technology.

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Credit: Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce

In the News

Why Softbank, Snap and Mitsubishi are coming to town | Vancouver Tech Journal | Aug 1

Raghwa Gopal, CEO of Innovate BC shared the local tech stories that caught his eye in July.

The Sunday Briefing | Vancouver Tech Journal | Jul 10

Fernanda Whitaker, Director of Partnerships at Innovate BC was appointed co-chair of the Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce.

The Sunday Briefing | Vancouver Tech Journal | Jul 10

Raghwa Gopal, President + CEO of Innovate BC, joined the Re-Defined podcast to discuss lessons learned after 30 years in the area of innovation and international business.

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Credit: Traction Conference

Save the Date

These events and initiatives are hosted or supported by Innovate BC

Frontier Summit | Aug 9-10

A two-day event bringing together thought leaders, founders and investors. This intimate event will include meaningful discussions on frontier technology.

Traction Conference | Aug 10-11

Meet and learn from the fastest growing global companies, who will share their secrets to scaling from 0 to $100M+ in revenue, acquisition, and IPO.

Use code COMMS50 for 50% off your ticket

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