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Insights: May 3, 2022

     
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Ignite Applications Open 

Applications are open for the Ignite program for up to $300,000 to fund B.C.-based innovation projects. 

 

Raghwa's Recap: April 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 April edition.

 

Businesses benefit from national IP partnership

Businesses in B.C. have better access to intellectual property resources through a new partnership between the B.C. Government, Innovation Asset Collective, and Innovate BC.

 

Celebrating Earth Day – Every Day

Innovate BC highlighted a few companies who celebrate earth day, every day. Check out these three B.C.-based cleantech companies tackling climate change day in and day out.

 

Ideon Technologies is leading the transition to sustainable mining

Our world revolves around critical minerals and we’re running out of places to sustainably find them. Fortunately, Richmond-based Ideon Technologies is solving this challenge.
     
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    In the News

    Innovate BC Now Accepting Applications for $300,000 R&D Grant | Betakit | May 2

    The Ignite program funds B.C.-based innovation projects in the areas of natural resources, applied science and engineering. 

     

    Innovate BC Now Accepting Applications for $300,000 R&D Grant | The Province | May 2

    The Ignite program funds B.C.-based innovation projects in the areas of natural resources, applied science and engineering. 

     

    Innovate BC Now Accepting Applications for $300,000 R&D Grant | National Post | May 2

    The Ignite program funds B.C.-based innovation projects in the areas of natural resources, applied science and engineering. 

     

    Innovate BC Now Accepting Applications for $300,000 R&D Grant | Techcouver | May 2

    The Ignite program funds B.C.-based innovation projects in the areas of natural resources, applied science and engineering. 

     

    Innovate BC Now Accepting Applications for $300,000... | Vancouver Tech Journal | May 2

    The Ignite program funds B.C.-based innovation projects in the areas of natural resources, applied science and engineering. 

     

    Technation receives 60 million from government... | Betakit | Apr 27

    Innovate BC hiring grants are mentioned in this article about stacking federal and provincial subsidies and grants.

     

    12 upcoming events to attend | Vancouver Tech Journal | Apr 20

    This article mentions Innovate BC's and Innovation Asset Collective's IP Fundamentals event.

     

    New Ventures BC Announces 2022 Competition Round 2 Finalists | Techcouver | Apr 19

    The New Ventures BC Competition, presented by Innovate BC, announced the companies that will be moving on to Round 2 of their 22nd annual startup competition.

     

    Innovate BC ignites start-up vibe | EP&T Magazine | Apr 18

    This article features an interview with Innovate BC President + CEO Raghwa Gopal and promotes Innovate BC's services.

     

    Funding for innovators... | Vancouver Tech Journal | Apr 17

    Featuring Innovate BC's partnership with the B.C. government and Innovation Asset Collective to provide business owners and entrepreneurs with IP education and resources.

     

    B.C. businesses benefit from national... | The Indo-Canadian Voice | Apr 11

    Featuring Innovate BC's partnership with the B.C. government and Innovation Asset Collective to provide business owners and entrepreneurs with IP education and resources.

     

    Circular Rubber Technologies completes the circuit | Vancouver Tech Journal | Apr 6

    The Angels for Climate Solutions innovation challenge, supported by Innovate BC,  lived up to its name. A group of investors dolled out $122,000 to Circular Rubber Technologies.

     

    TAP Network's DE&I Tech Project Identifies Need... | The Province | Apr 9

    Innovate BC, a TAP Network sponsor, is recognized as a sustainability sponsor in this article about increasing diversity, inclusion and reconciliation in Canada's tech sector.

     

     
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    L to R: Tomica Divic (Innovate BC), Jessica Verhagen (Hydra Energy), Sumreen Rattan (Moment Energy), Gurminder Minhas (Performance Biofilaments) participating in Innovate BC's "From Waste to Wealth" panel discussion at GLOBE Forum. 

    Save the Date

    These events and initiatives are hosted or supported by Innovate BC

     

    Ignite Info Session | May 12

    Join us for this 30-minute info session to hear from program administrators and application review committee members on what we look for in Ignite applications.

     

    The Data Effect Summit | Jun 3

    A conference focused on building an advanced digital society – where data is trusted, leveraged and shared – and where everyone benefits.

     

    Association of BC Marine Industries Innovation Day | Jun 9

    Tune in to conversations around innovation interests and pursuit of new technologies from the Royal Canadian Navy, the Canadian Coast Guard, and Transport Canada.

     

    Building a Better Future Together | Jun 24

    The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade is bringing together our region to inspire action, results, and impact on advancing Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Truth, and Reconciliation.

     

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