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title: "Innovate BC Insights: October 2021"
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| View in browser Insights: October 6, 2021  Parliamentary Secretary Bailey  and Minister Kahlon announce the redesigned Innovator Skills Initiative on September 27, 2021 Program Spotlight Redesigned Innovator Skills Initiative Launched The program provides up to $10,000 to help employers hire a new employee and helps under-represented people get their first job in B.C.’s tech sector.   TrafficDriven Wins 21st Annual New Ventures BC Competition Monday night TrafficDriven Technologies Inc. was announced as the winner of the 2021 New Ventures BC Competition, presented by Innovate BC.   Vancouver Ecosystem launches Angels for Climate Solutions Program Innovate BC is funding Vancouver Economic Commission's new program aimed to increase the flow of capital investment into B.C.-based, early-stage climate technology startups.   Innovate BC Board Chair + CEO celebrate with the grand prize winners of the 2021 New Ventures BC Competition. In the News B.C. announces $29M in funding for women, minorities ... \| Global News \| Sep 27 The B.C. government is teaming up with community partners, spending millions to get more women and minorities into the technology sector.   BC Innovator Skills Initiative receives $14M ... \| BetaKit \| Sep 28 The British Columbia government is expanding its Innovator Skills Initiative program to help under-represented people get their first job in the tech sector or in a tech-enabled role.   BC Government ... spending money to create three thousand new jobs \| CNFR \| Sep 28 The government of BC has teamed up with Mitacs, the Information and Communications Technology Council and Crown agency Innovate BC.   Vancouver Economic Commission Launches... \| T-Net \| Sep 29 The Vancouver Economic Commission has launched Angels for Climate Solutions to increase the flow of capital investment into B.C.-based, early-stage climate technology startups.   TrafficDriven Wins 21st Annual New Ventures BC Competition \| Techcouver \| Oct 4 The Vancouver-based, AI-powered startup took home the $110,000 Innovate BC First Place Prize Package at a hybrid ceremony that took place today.   B.C. businesses can get up to $10,000 per employee... \| The Interior News \| Oct 4 B.C. companies that are hiring for a tech position can get up to $10,000 through Innovate BC’s Innovator Skills Initiative.   TrafficDriven, Train Fitness, Moment Energy secure podium... \| BetaKit \| Oct 4 A trio of Vancouver-based companies have finished top three at New Ventures BC’s 21st annual tech startup competition, beating out a pool of over 200 competitors.   New Ventures BC Competition crowns its 2021 winners \| BC Business \| Oct 5 Car auction platform TrafficDriven took the top prize at the 21st annual awards, which also honoured biotech player AbCellera for alumni impact.     Stock photo by Matthew Osborn on Unsplash Save the Date Growing Economies with an Indigenous Worldview \| Oct 6 Innovate BC sponsored webinar featuring two indigenous speakers who will be covering their success stories and the work they do to Indigenize the development industry.   Girls in STEAM \| Nov 6 Innovate BC will be speaking at the 2021 Girls in STEAM event which provides engaging, future-focused opportunities for girls age 11-13 across British Columbia.   Did someone forward this e-mail to you? Subscribe Here Innovate BC, 1188 W Georgia St, Suite 900, Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 4A2, Canada Unsubscribe |
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