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2021-2022 Impact Report

We are delighted to share with you our 2021-2022 Impact Report to show how, with your help, we are fostering innovation in B.C., helping to build a thriving, sustainable, and inclusive innovation economy.

 

Mission Driven Entrepreneurship for a Better World

We're excited to present an inspiring panel of Vancouver Island entrepreneurs in the areas of biotech, cleantech, software, and digital services at Rising Economy 2022.

 

Flash Forest is Evening the Odds in the Fight Against Climate Change

Every year, humans release more than 51 billion tonnes of CO2. Currently, the fastest and most cost-effective way to capture carbon is to plant trees. That’s why Flash Forest is on a mission to plant more than a billion trees by 2028.

 

Innovate BC Chair Receives Leadership Award

Congratulations to Andrew Petter on receiving BC India Business Network's Leadership Award for his invaluable contributions.

 
Retention of Digital Marketing + Tech Roles
Jelly Academy recently ran a study, sponsored by Innovate BC, about retention of digital marketing and tech roles. 
 

Raghwa's Recap: October 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 October edition.

     
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    Ignite Award Winners (L to R) Dr. Nasim Ghavidel, Dr. Hossein Kazemien and Helena Mirzabeigi. Credit: UNBC

    In the News

    Connecting the Dots: October 2022 | Techcouver | Oct 28

    Innovate BC awards a total of $2.3 million to eight research and development projects across the province.

     

    UNBC researchers create new biodegradable packaging | CKPGToday.ca | Oct 26

    UNBC researcher Dr. Hossein Kazemian is collaborating with industry to explore ways to use new materials to create a renewable and biodegradable hybrid packaging solution. 

     

    Daybreak North with Carolina de Ryk | CBC Radio | Oct 20

    CBC Radio interview with Dr. Hossein Kazemian about their recent Ignite Award.

     

    Seeking sustainable packaging solutions | Prince George Daily News | Oct 20

    UNBC researcher Dr. Hossein Kazemian is collaborating with industry to explore ways to use new materials to create a renewable and biodegradable hybrid packaging solution. 

     

    UNBC researchers find new way of packaging seafood | Prince George Post | Oct 19

    The innovation has implications not only for the seafood industry but many others who regularly use Styrofoam to distribute their products.

     

    Campbell River fish packaging company wins... | Campbell River Mirror | Oct 18

    Brown’s Bay Packaging, which traces its roots in the community from 1989, has garnered a grant of $300,000 for their creative efforts to improve sustainability.

     

    UNBC and fish packer land $300,000 research grant | Prince George Citizen | Oct 17

    A partnership between the University of Northern British Columbia and a Vancouver Island fish packing plant has landed $300,000 from Innovate BC.

     

    Here's who won B.C. Tech's awards week |Vancouver Tech Journal | Oct 9

    Innovate BC invests $2.3M into projects spanning cleantech, mining, and forestry. The investments are the latest by the crown agency’s Ignite program.

     
    Rising Economy Week

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    Save the Date

    These events and initiatives are hosted or supported by Innovate BC

     

    Rising Economy Week | Nov 15-17

    An immersive conference featuring discussions on how to tackle the key issues of our time, from major economic shifts to the urgency of climate change. Innovate BC is hosting "Mission Driven Entrepreneurship for a Better World" panel discussion.

     

    SAAS North | Nov 16-17

    The Canadian hub for rapidly-scaling SaaS founders and their teams. Learn about the state of SaaS, customer success, people & culture, raising capital, Web3, and much more.
     
    Innovate BC Hosts: A Discussion with B.C.'s Unicorns | Nov 28
     Join us for a panel discussion presented by KPMG to hear from seasoned entrepreneurs who share insights on the trajectory of their businesses. 
     
    2022 Diversity in Tech Dashboard Results | Dec 1

    TAP Network is releasing the results of their 2022 Diversity in Tech Dashboard. The data is drawn directly from their Annual Salary Survey, where participating  organizations measure diversity in their organizations.   

     

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