Across British Columbia, entrepreneurs, companies, researchers and skilled workers have been driving change here in our communities and on a global scale. And at Innovate BC, we’ve been privileged to engage and support so many of those innovators through our programs, community development and sponsorship initiatives, and more, and see their work and impact first-hand.
Innovate BC, InBC Investment Corp. (InBC), PacifiCan and New Ventures BC have partnered to launch a new online platform that provides a comprehensive and dynamic view of British Columbia’s capital and business landscape.
Employers and workers in the construction sector will have better support as the Province launches the Workplace Innovation Fund, a program focused on labour supply and inclusion, along with new ways of improving productivity and employee retention.
The Impact Investing Hub, a research and education hub at the University of Victoria, with Innovate BC and InBC, are mapping impact ventures in B.C. to explore their potential contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals .
Innovate BC gave nearly $1.4 million to five B.C. research and development projects in natural resources and applied sciences, through its Ignite program. Two hail from Victoria:
Hosted by Science World, this is a free, action-packed day of workshops, hands-on activities, sessions with STEAM mentors, a showcase, and an amazing keynote presentation.
In this Lunch & Learn, TAP Network will be releasing the results of their 2023 Diversity Dashboard. The data is drawn directly from TAP Network’s national, Annual Salary Survey.
A technical training forum that will enhance the ability of First Nations Economic Development Officers and Land Managers to undertake successful lands and economic development ventures.
