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AInBC

Vancouver, British ColumbiaMassive GrowthMember

The Voice for AI in British Columbia

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The Artificial Intelligence network of British Columbia (AInBC) was established to unify, organize and catalyze the Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) communities in Canada and to establish BC as a national and global leader in AI by 2022. AInBC believes that AI/ML is of strategic importance to the economic and social well-being of everyone in Canada, and is dedicated to ensuring that our nation leads rather than follows.

Type

Not-for-Profit

Founded

2018

Regions

National (all of Canada)

AInBC has 5 years of experience and operates an AI organization directory. Partnerships include Northeastern University Vancouver, National Research Council IRAP Program, and the Supercluster. The organization positions itself as a strategic partner for driving innovation and growth in BC's AI ecosystem through collaboration and access to resources.

Industries

Digital media & telecommunicationsOther

Focus Areas

Applied AI solutionsMachine LearningWomen in AI and data scienceAI adoption for SMBsTalent development and skills training

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Stages supported

IdeaDiscoveryValidationScaleEfficiencyMature

Services offered

  • Financing opportunities and connections with investor groups
  • Free educational events or programming (ie. lunch and learns)
  • Mentorship and access to advisors
  • Networking opportunities and community events
  • Paid programming (cash)
Massive Growthhigh confidence

Pushing, driving, shaping and forging selected organizations to massively scale by company valuation or impact

Sector-specific (Digital media & telecommunications, Other). Higher accountability signals (equity/paid programs, later-stage focus).

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Athena Pathways

course

Program empowering women in tech through AI and data science education and mentorship, addressing skills gap and fostering diversity in AI leadership

AI Adoption and Training Programs

course

Programs delivered to small and medium-sized businesses across BC to help integrate AI technologies effectively and enhance productivity

Van AI Showcase

event

Annual event showcasing AI innovation in BC

Team BC – ALL IN

event

Community event

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  • Rob Goehring

    Executive Director

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Beeloud

Vancouver, British Columbia

Where AI founders build the future

Beeloud is a content creation powerhouse of web3. We offer a platform for digital creators, builders, and investors to learn, connect, and invest in AI. Our community provides opportunities to team up, scale globally, and raise millions.

Digital media & telecommunicationsEducationOther
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Alacrity Canada

Victoria, British Columbia

Scaling Canadian Innovation

Alacrity Canada is a non-profit that specializes in clean technologies, SaaS, e-commerce, ICT, Data, AI, and digital marketing. Alacrity Canada provides resources, support and entrepreneurial mentorship to promising entrepreneurs, in addition to finding and connecting these individuals with the venture capital funding needed to develop thriving local tech companies.

Clean technologiesDigital media & telecommunicationsOther
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Innovation Island Technology Association

Nanaimo, British Columbia

Innovation Island Technology Association (IITA) is a regional partner of the BC Acceleration Network. We deliver the Innovate BC, Venture Acceleration Program (VAP) to Island communities outside of greater Victoria, including the Gulf Islands and the Sunshine Coast. IITA also facilitates other programs such as the DER3 Program (created and launched on Vancouver Island) and other Innovate BC Programs to qualifying clients and applicants including programs and services for NRC-IRAP. Our mission is to support entrepreneurs to start and grow technology companies by providing them with programs and resources they need to succeed. We support business and entrepreneurs build, grow and stay.

Digital media & telecommunicationsGeneral/industry agnosticOther
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Be Pacific

North Vancouver, British Columbia

Be Pacific™, is a Founders' Firestarter™ We want to elevate and empower 1million founders, locally and globally, by 2035. We will enable early founders to become investible by getting them to their first monthly revenues**, paving their path to profitability and long-term success.

Clean technologiesConsumer retailDigital media & telecommunications+7
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