Innovate BC Insights: September 2022

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Insights: September 12, 2022

FreshWorks Studio Team

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Raghwa's Recap: August 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 August edition.

FreshWorks is building a better working world

Eight years ago, FreshWorks was created by two immigrant founders. Two months ago, FreshWorks and its 100+ person team joined forces with EY Canada.

Innovator Skills Initiative supports more tech jobs

More people from underrepresented groups can join B.C.’s technology sector. The Province is allocating a further $583,000 to allow waitlisted businesses to access the Innovator Skills Initiative.

Credit: KAST

In the News

$583,000 more allocated to allow waitlisted... | The Indo-Canadian Voice | Aug 31

More people from under-represented groups can join B.C.’s growing technology sector through the Province’s Innovator Skills Initiative.

Kootenay Investors Stepping Up to Seed Local Tech Startups | Castlegar Source | Aug 30

Mention of Innovate BC's Venture Acceleration program in this article about Innovate BC's partner KAST (Kootenay Association for Science & Technology).

Kootenay Investors Stepping Up to Seed Local Tech Startups | The Nelson Daily | Aug 30

Mention of Innovate BC's Venture Acceleration program in this article about Innovate BC's partner KAST (Kootenay Association for Science & Technology).

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Save the Date

These events and initiatives are hosted or supported by Innovate BC

Social Venture Institute | Sep 21-25

Join over a hundred people, including CEOs, entrepreneurs, changemakers and investors and learn how they are using business as a force for good.

Innovate BC Ignite Awards | Sep 29

Each year we select 6-8 R&D projects to receive up to $300,000. Innovate BC is announcing the projects who were awarded this funding last year at this invite-only event.

Vancouver Black Business EXPO | Oct 22

The Vancouver Black Business Expo 2022 provides a platform to showcase Black-owned businesses and organizations and equip them with resources available to grow.

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 deep-seated societal discord, the crises in housing and healthcare, and the urgency of climate change.

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