Speaking of the BC Fast Pilot program, we were thrilled to announce recipients for our most recent intake! Innovate BC and NRC IRAP are investing a combined total of $1.5M in funding across twelve B.C.-based companies to pilot innovation projects.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our R2WSV Kick-Off Event! We were thrilled to host such an incredible group – all 270 of you – from across our ecosystem and are excited to deliver an exciting selection of R2WSV events and programming to support you ahead of Web Summit Vancouver.
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Through the first intake of the BC On-Farm Technology Adoption Program, Bella Rosa Orchards, a family-owned fruit farm located in the Glenmore Valley region of Kelowna, B.C., received $85,706 to support them in purchasing an electric orchard platform with the goal of reducing labour costs and increasing worker efficiency. We spoke to Sam DiMaria, the farm’s owner, to learn how this new technology and the program have impacted their business.
We’ve launched a new resource page to help B.C. businesses understand and navigate the impacts of proposed U.S. tariffs. On it, you’ll find essential tools and information relating to the tariffs, including how you can adapt and stay informed as the situation evolves.
Web Summit is excited to be hosting its first 'Runway to Web Summit' event showcasing Vancouver's tech ecosystem, startup trends, and what to expect from Web Summit Vancouver 2025.
An invite-only session for B.C. cybersecurity companies to learn best practices for exporting. Hosted by Trade and Invest BC, Global Affairs Canada and the Canadian Cybersecurity Cluster (In Sec M), this event will provide key insights and resources for international market expansion.
The Okanagan Angel Summit is an 8-week program designed to expose both entrepreneurs and accredited investors to the world of fundraising and angel investing. The program offers targeted mentorship, structured financial education, and networking opportunities.
Help your story stand out to the global media attending Web Summit Vancouver at this dynamic R2WSV event designed to help startups refine their media narratives, engage effectively with journalists, and maximize their exposure on the world stage.
Web Summit Vancouver will bring thousands of international innovators, investors, industry leaders and media to our province, putting British Columbia - and B.C. companies - on the global stage.
February 21: At the Western Angel Investment Summit in Victoria, Innovate BC's President + CEO, Peter Cowan, spoke on the BC and Canada on the World Stage panel, discussing how founders and investors should be ready to take the global stage.
February 14:Peter joined a panel at the Life Sciences Disruptor Summit at UBC, adding to discussions on transformative opportunities for B.C.'s life sciences sector.
February 12: At Microsoft Vancouver’s Web Summit Meet-up, Innovate BC board member Edoardo De Martin explored the opportunities May’s conference will bring to B.C., following opening remarks from Peter.
February 12: Peter highlighted the role of IP in driving productivity and prosperity at Innovate Calgary’s IP Roundtable: Turning the Tide on Canada’s Declining IP Ownership, hosted with Innovation Asset Collective.
January 28: Gowlings WLG Vancouver hosted the Relaunch Event for the Licensing Executives Society Vancouver Chapter, where Peter shared insights on IP protection and commercialization in B.C.
As Vancouver gears up to host the inaugural Web Summit Vancouver in May 2025, Innovate BC is launching the Road to Web Summit Vancouver (R2WSV) initiative to empower British Columbia’s startups.
B.C. is investing $1.5 million in 12 local technology companies through the BC Fast Pilot program, a joint initiative by Innovate BC and the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP).
Twelve B.C. businesses will be receiving funding for pilot projects thanks to a combined $1.5 million investment from Innovate BC and the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP)
Innovate BC and the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) have announced a total of $1.5 million in funding across 12 B.C.-based companies to pilot innovation projects.
Douglas magazine 10 to Watch alumnus joni is among the 12 B.C.-based companies receiving a total of $1.5M through the Innovate BC and the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP)’s BC Fast Pilot program.
Innovate BC is proud to deliver a sector development initiative to help B.C. startups maximize their Web Summit Vancouver experience and capitalize on its potential to support their growth.
To support your business through the evolving trade relationship between Canada and the U.S., we have compiled a list of tools and resources to help you build resilience and make informed decisions in the face of shifting market conditions.
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.
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