As we step into 2025, I want to acknowledge the ongoing economic challenges we face, from global uncertainties to shifting market conditions. Despite these hurdles, I’m optimistic. At Innovate BC, we’re committed to collaborating with you — our stakeholders, industry leaders, and government partners — to drive both short- and long-term economic growth that strengthens companies and communities across B.C.
In recent months, we’ve celebrated successes that highlight the power of innovation:
Looking ahead, the highly anticipated Web Summit Vancouver presents a pivotal moment for B.C. It’s more than a conference—it’s a platform to showcase our province’s innovation potential, attract global investment, and foster partnerships that fuel growth. Don’t miss our Road to Web Summit Vancouver (R2WSV) kick-off on February 5, to learn about the initiatives designed to prepare B.C. companies to:
✓ Engage investors with confidence ✓ Seize global opportunities
The innovation and technology sector has the potential to shape B.C.’s future. Together, let’s seize this moment to drive growth, resilience, and prosperity for all. I look forward to partnering with all of you in this journey.
On February 5, Innovate BC is providing an exclusive first look at The Road to Web Summit Vancouver, Powered by Innovate BC — an initiative created to help B.C. startups maximize their Web Summit Vancouver experience and capitalize on its potential to support their growth.
We're excited to welcome Elizabeth Dutton as our new Chief Operating Officer. With deep roots across Canada’s technology landscape, Elizabeth will provide strategic leadership as part of our executive team, focussed on operational efficiency, growth, and the development of a high performance team.
We sat down with Felix Eger, Unsworth Vineyard’s Viticulturist, to learn more about their farm and the challenges they’ve faced, and how adopting new technology with the support of the BC On-Farm Technology Adoption Program has supported their operations.
At CAN Health Network's fall conference, our very own Lucie Hiltner, Managing Director, Integrated Marketplace, was recognized with the Shape Award, which celebrates individuals leading transformative change through collaborative technology adoption beyond healthcare.
Join us for a one-hour virtual kick-off event that will provide an exclusive first look at the Road to Web Summit Vancouver, Powered by Innovate BC (R2WSV), an initiative created to help B.C. startups maximize their Web Summit Vancouver experience and capitalize on its potential to support their growth.
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.
Register for Web Summit Vancouver with code BCINNOVATE to save 10% on your tickets!
The 6th Western Angel Investment Summit in Victoria is connecting angels, founders, funds and accelerators, and exploring how B.C. founders and investors should prepare to take centre stage.
Innovate BC has appointed Elizabeth Dutton as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), tasking her with spearheading operational growth and fostering a high-performance team to support the province’s innovation ecosystem.
Gitxaala Environmental Services has been awarded nearly half of a million dollars in funding, earmarked to support a multi-phase project aimed at enhancing environmental monitoring processes in-port and terminal settings to improve operational efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
The B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) is investing $7.7 million into 13 projects made through its call for wildfire tech projects and its July open call for innovation. Crown corporation Innovate BC has also awarded $1.5 million to five B.C. projects focused on research and development in life sciences, food sciences, or cleantech.
Five B.C. startups have received $300,000 each for their R&D projects focused on equipping various industries to address critical challenges, such as enhancing healthcare accessibility and reducing greenhouse-gas emissions in mining, while also boosting the province’s competitiveness and creating more jobs.
Innovate BC has awarded $1.5 million to five research and development projects through its Ignite program, accelerating innovation across B.C. The funded initiatives address critical challenges in healthcare, mining emissions reduction, and more, fostering industry competitiveness and job creation province-wide.
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Innovate BC in the Community
January 25: Bryan Wattie, Director, Agritech Adoption, at the Pacific Agriculture Show leading the plenary session, Innovation: On-Farm Technology Adoption.
December 4: Peter Cowan, President + CEO, at the 2024 IP Summit exploring key metrics for measuring IP success.
Are you a master of organization and thrive in supporting leaders and teams to succeed? We are looking for an experienced Office Manager + Executive Administrative Assistant to play a key role in supporting our CEO and senior leadership, and ensuring seamless office operations—all while being the go-to person for staff and stakeholders.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Program Manager to join the Ecosystem and Partnerships team, where they'll be responsible for designing, implementing and managing key programs and initiatives that support tech ventures across various stages of their development,
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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