R&D + Pilot Funding
otherFacilitates development and adoption of technology solving challenges
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Innovate BC
Working together to unlock the power of technology
Overview
Innovate BC is a one stop service centre to connect innovators — large and small — with BC government funding, tools, resources and support.
Type
Not-for-Profit
Founded
2004
Regions
British Columbia (BC)
Operates Web Summit Vancouver. Provides provincial coverage across British Columbia. Focuses on both early-stage entrepreneurs and established companies. Offers resources, tools, and studies through their website.
Classification
Industries
General/industry agnostic
Focus Areas
Clean energy and zero emission vehiclesAgricultural technologyHealthcare/vision care technologyBiomass and climate action
Sourced from website
Stages supported
IdeaDiscoveryValidationEfficiencyScaleMature
Services offered
- Discounted and/or free professional services (legal, accounting, bookkeeping, etc.)
- Free educational events or programming (ie. lunch and learns)
- Intellectual property education and assistance (Includes: patent, trademark and copyright evaluation, intellectual property strategy, protection and licensing)
- Mentorship and access to advisors
- Networking opportunities and community events
- Paid programming (cash)
- Practical prototype/MVP development assistance
BAI Positioning
Finessehigh confidence
Refining and expanding venture growth and entrepreneurial competencies and create the connections across innovation ecosystem
Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Higher accountability signals (equity/paid programs, later-stage focus).
Learn more about the four BAI types →Programs
BC Fast Pilot
otherProgram supporting innovation pilots
Heavy-Duty Low and Zero Emission Vehicles Trucking Project
otherTechnology adoption in trucking sector
Integrated Marketplace
otherTechnology adoption platform
Ignite BC
otherProgram supporting innovation
On-Farm Technology Adoption Program
otherTechnology adoption for agricultural sector
+ 3 more programs
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