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Insights: February 10, 2022

Spotlight

Raghwa's Recap: January 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 January edition.

Top 5 Benefits of An Accelerator Program

Did you know that startups graduating from accelerator programs have a 23% higher survival rate than their counterparts?

4 Ways to Stay Competitive Through Corporate Innovation Programs

While corporations are slower to rethink and reinvent their business models, startups thrive in re-imagining current norms and business models.

#TechTuesday

Every other week, Innovate BC publishes a twitter thread featuring a program participant. Check out our last one here and follow us to see who we spotlight next.

Photo from January 7 Techcouver Article

In the News

One-to-one with Raghwa Gopal | GVBOT | Feb 7

Innovate BC President + CEO Raghwa Gopal was featured in the latest instalment Greater Vancouver Board of Trade's series on leading business figures.

From an Immigrant to Entrepreneur, Investor, Tech Champion in Canada | Settlefast | Feb 7

In this feature, Innovate BC President + CEO Raghwa Gopal shares his advice for newcomers and founders, leveraging resources, and the power of networking.

CEO of B.C.’s new $500M investment corporation... | The Vancouver Sun & Province | Feb 4

Mention of Innovate BC and the services offered in this article based on an interview of Jill Earthy, InBC Investment Corporation.

Canadian cleantech companies make Top 100 global list... | Research Money | Feb 2

Mention of Innovate BC and partner, Foresight Canada, for aiding in the creation of the Global Startup Ecosystem Report: Cleantech Edition.

Crypto, politics and gangsta rap | Vancouver Tech Journal | Jan 30

Promotion of and link to Ragwha's January Recap, which is the continuation of a column that began in 2020.

Startup Genome Releases the Global Startup Ecosystem Report... | Newswire | Jan 24

Mention of Innovate BC and partner, Foresight Canada, for aiding in the creation of the Cleantech Edition of this report.

Prominent neuroscientist to advance brain research... | Simon Fraser University | Jan 18

Mention of support from the provincial government’s Leading Edge Endowment Fund (LEEF) program which is managed by Innovate BC.

7 upcoming tech events to attend | Vancouver Tech Journal | Jan 12

This tech newsletter advertised the Innovation & Technology Dialogue Forum that Innovate BC hosted with the BC First Nations Business Development Association on January 14.

10 Homegrown B.C. Startups to Watch in 2022 | Techcouver | Jan 7

Moment Energy, a finalist in the 2021 New Ventures BC Competition, was included on this list. Innovate BC was mentioned as the sponsor of the New Ventures BC Competition.

Cariboo Regional District: Grant Funding Newsletter | NationTalk | Jan 7

Innovate BC's Digital Skills for Youth program was listed as a resource in this Aboriginal news outlets list of grants for small businesses.

Photo from Hollyhock Leadership Institute

Save the Date

These events are organized or supported by Innovate BC.

Social Venture Institute (SVI) Women Virtual | Feb 15-17

Join this one-of-a-kind experience for mission-driven women entrepreneurs. Build new relationships and find fresh inspiration to carry you through this year.

Get 10% off with code: SVIWfriends

Constructive Conflict | Feb 16

Register for this 3-hour, in-person workshop on constructive conflict. Attendees will learn how to embrace and meet the challenge of conflict with openness and respect, and more.

OKNG Angel Summit | Mar 16

Watch this pitch competition that is designed for investors and entrepreneurs from all walks of life. During this finale, a winner will be chosen to receive an investment of $150,000.

Foresight BC Cleantech Awards| Mar 24

Celebrate organizations and thought leaders from throughout the BC cleantech ecosystem who are making an impact in everything cleantech.

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