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October 2022

Ignite Awards Recap

Innovate BC awarded $2.3M to eight research and development projects last month. Congratulations to all the winners! And a huge thank you to our award presenters and all who attended.

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Flash Forest is evening the odds in the fight against climate change

Every year, humans release more than 51 billion tonnes of CO2. Currently, the fastest and most cost-effective way to capture carbon is to plant trees. That’s why Flash Forest is on a mission to plant more than a billion trees by 2028.

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Mission Driven Entrepreneurship for a Better World

We're excited to present an inspiring panel of Vancouver Island entrepreneurs in the areas of biotech, cleantech, software, and digital services at Rising Economy 2022.

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UNBC researchers find new way of packaging seafood

Find out how a recent Ignite awardee's innovation has implications not only for the seafood industry but many others who regularly use styrofoam to distribute their products.

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Raghwa's Recap: October

Each month, Innovate BC President + CEO, Raghwa Gopal, shares his favourite stories that showcase the incredible work being done by members of our B.C. tech and innovation community. These posts shine a brighter light on the innovation that’s taking place across this province.

Save The Date

These events and initiatives are hosted or supported by Innovate BC

Girls and STEAM | Nov 5

Encouraging young girls and women to pursue their scientific interests and explore careers in STEAM by expanding their knowledge of and access to STEAM opportunities.

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.

SAAS North | Nov 16-17

The Canadian hub for rapidly-scaling SaaS founders and their teams. Learn about the state of SaaS, customer success, people & culture, raising capital, Web3, and much more.

Innovate BC Hosts: A Discussion with B.C.'s Unicorns | Nov 28

Join us for a panel discussion presented by KPMG to hear from seasoned entrepreneurs who share insights on the trajectory of their businesses.

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