Innovate BC’s Ignite program awards up to $300,000 to fund B.C.-based research and development projects that are creating game-changing innovations in the areas of natural resources, engineering and applied sciences.
Innovate BC welcomes Emilie de Rosenroll as new Board Chair
This week, we were excited to welcome Emilie de Rosenroll as the new Chair of Innovate BC’s Board of Directors. With nearly two decades of leadership experience in multi-stakeholder organizations, Emilie has built and structured many partnerships with government and industry and brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in innovation-led organizations to the role.
We would also like to extend our gratitude to Andrew Petter, outgoing Chair, as well as outgoing board members Lesley Esford, Michael Fergusson, and Gail Murphy for their dedicated service to our work and mandate.
Origen Air: How this Victoria Cleantech Company is Clearing the Air
This Earth Day, we connected with Origen Air, one of the many exciting cleantech companies operating within our province and working to make a positive impact worldwide, to find out how Origen Air offers innovative air purification solutions by utilizing genetically enhanced plants to reduce human-made toxins from the air.
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. robotics upstart, specializing in the design and manufacturing of co-bots and computer vision AI was named to The Financial Times’ ranking of the fastest-growing companies.
The New Ventures BC Competition, presented by Innovate BC, is in full swing and they announced the companies that will be moving on to Round 2 of their 24th annual startup competition.
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Innovate BC in the Community
April 16: Innovate BC's Nathan Nankivell joined Foresight Canada's Future Economy Summit for a panel discussion on redefining acceleration.
April 16-17: We were thrilled to participate in the inaugural INNOVATEwest. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to connect with our team, shared their stories, and attended our sessions.
April 23: Alongside New Ventures BC, we hosted companies for a fireside chat exploring the IP landscape in B.C., the growth opportunities that come from developing an effective IP strategy, and the risks that can arise without one in place.
April 24: Innovate BC's President + CEO, Peter Cowan, took part in ABCMI/COAST's 2024 Innovation Forum exploring the innovation assistance available to solution providers in B.C.
May 15: We were excited to attend the Startup Canada Tour in Langley and connect with members of the Canadian entrepreneurship ecosystem.
We’re hosting a virtual info session where you can learn more about program eligibility, how to create a strong application, and ask our staff questions directly.
Join us for a virtual demo of our capital mapping tool, Capital Compass BC. This free-to-use platform offers centralized intelligence on startups, scaleups, investors and more.
Dive deep into the topics that matter most to organizations in B.C., and get the tools and strategies to harness the power of AI for growth and success at KPMG's Vancouver AI Summit!
A week-long celebration that fosters connections among entrepreneurs, investors, leaders, and friends within the Greater Vancouver startup community.
Visit our booth at the Ecosystems Showcase on May 31, join our sessions on June 4and 7, and catch us at the closing reception!
Use code VSWxInnovateBC20 for 20% off your pass
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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