Last month, Innovate BC was thrilled to take part in Rising Economy Conference 2024 in Victoria, one of our region’s most exciting touchpoints for those committed to building a stronger and more diverse economy for our province. As part of our time at the conference, we hosted a thought-provoking session with women who are innovating for our future here in British Columbia, touching on topics including raising capital and protecting IP.
The 2024 New Ventures BC Competition, presented by Innovate BC, has officially kicked off. Now in its 24th consecutive year, the competition invites startups from across British Columbia to apply for the province’s largest and longest-running tech competition.
Innovate BC, InBC Investment Corp. (InBC), PacifiCan and New Ventures BC partnered to launch a new online platform that provides a comprehensive and dynamic view of British Columbia’s capital and business landscape.
The Impact Investing Hub, a research and education hub at the University of Victoria, along with Innovate BC and InBC, are mapping impact ventures in the province to explore their potential contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
The B.C. government and YVR have partnered to fight pollution in the aviation sector, grow investment and support clean, sustainable jobs and business opportunities for British Columbians.
This substantial investment will propel MarineLabs’ forward as it continues to revolutionize the maritime industry with its flagship product, CoastAware.
Founded in 2015, Campbell River-based Poseidon Ocean Systems works to help fish farmers reduce the environmental impact of fish farming while also improving fish welfare.
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Innovate BC in the Community
March 7: Maggie Chan, Director, Tech Adoption moderating Women Innovating for our Future at Rising Economy
March 21: Stacey Armstrong, Ecosystem Relations Manager, giving remarks at Taking Steps in BC
March 28: Tomica Divic, VP, Operations, Emceeing Foresight Canada's BC Cleantech Awards
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Innovate BC’s office is situated on the traditional and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓ əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We are grateful to work with innovators from across the traditional and unceded territories covering all regions of British Columbia.
