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Insights: February 6, 2023

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BC Fast Pilot Funding Announced

Innovate BC and NRC IRAP are providing a combined total of $2 million in research and development funding into 14 companies pilot their technologies and create new jobs across B.C.

 

Meet the Round 4 BC Fast Awardees

Since the program started in 2019, $7.9M has been invested into 62 B.C. pilot demonstrations. Examples of these solutions include mitigating the impacts of climate change, improving operational efficiencies, and increasing health and safety.

 

Hyperspectral Intelligence is Uncovering New Opportunities

Gibsons-based Hyperspectral Intelligence has emerged as a go-to resource for global mining companies who want to quickly and accurately identify critical metals, while minimizing their carbon footprint.

 

Federal Funding Offers IP Support for Startups

A new program will provide the tools startups need to better protect, strategically manage and leverage their IP. New Ventures BC will lead the program and Innovate BC is proud to be the primary delivery partner. 

 

Raghwa's Recap: January 2023

Each month, Raghwa Gopal, Innovate BC President + CEO, showcases the incredible work being done in the B.C. tech and innovation community. Catch up on the January edition.

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    In the News

    Edoardo De Martin Rejoins Digital Technology Supercluster... | Techcouver | Jan 25

    Local tech leader and Innovate BC Board member Edoardo De Martin is rejoining the Digital Technology Supercluster as its first-ever Chief Development Officer.

     

    Exclusive: Newly retitled Digital Global Innovation... | Vancouver Tech Journal | Jan 24

    The Digital Technology Supercluster announced today that former board co-chair Edoardo De Martin is rejoining the organization as its first-ever Chief Development Officer. 

     

    Innovate BC and NRC IRAP Invest In B.C. Businesses Through... | Techcouver | Jan 25

    Innovate BC and the NRC IRAP are providing a combined total of $2 million in research and development funding to help 14 companies pilot their technologies and create new jobs.

     

    Up to $200K for these Island innovators | Victoria Tech Journal | Jan 22

    Meet the local awardees.  $2 million in research and development funding is going to help 14 companies pilot their technologies. Of those 14, four are from Vancouver Island.

     

    It's not all doom and gloom, right? | Vancouver Tech Journal | Jan 22

    Mention of Innovate BC and NRC IRAP funding announcement of $2 million in research and development funding to help 14 companies pilot their technologies and create new jobs.

     

    Six B.C. Companies Named to 2023 Global Cleantech 100 | Techcouver | Jan 16

    Five of the named companies have used at least one Innovate BC program. Learn more about Moment Energy, Ionomr Innovations, Ekona Power, Pani Energy, and Mangrove Lithium.

     

    New Government of Canada Funding Initiative Offers... | The Province | Jan 6

    New Ventures BC and Innovate BC to lead the Government of Canada’s ElevateIP program across B.C., Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

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    Upcoming Event: Fireside Chat with Dan Breznitz

    Save the Date

    These events and initiatives are hosted or supported by Innovate BC

     

    IMPAC5 Ocean Technology + Innovation Series | Feb 4-7

    Highlighting innovative solutions and technologies that can help in the identification, monitoring and management of marine protected areas.

     

    Canadian Women in IP - Vancouver Meet-Up | Feb 8
    Join Innovation Asset Collective for connection and conversation on diversity and inclusion in B.C.’s growing tech sector, as well as the particular experience of being a woman or gender-diverse individual in the world of IP. 
     

    Black Futures Month: Innovation Summit​ | Feb 16

    Ethos Labs is celebrating February as Black Futures Month by highlighting the Black presence in innovation in BC and beyond. 

     

    FutureWave | Mar 2-3

    Technation Canada's FutureWave is a free, two-day digital event exploring the future of the tech workforce in Canada.

     

    Fireside Chat with Dan Breznitz | Mar 9 [rescheduled from Feb 9]

    Join Innovate BC and Innovation Asset Collective (IAC) virtually for a discussion with global innovation expert Dan Breznitz.

     

    Vancouver Takeover Delegation at SXSW 2023 | Mar 12

    Frontier Collective is leading a Vancouver delegation with a full program to help drive investment, promotion, B2B opportunities and possible travel support. Apply now.

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