Vancouver, British Columbia, March 15, 2021: The Discovery Foundation, committed to the inclusive development and sustainability of the science and technology sector in BC, today announced the winners of their annual competition for program funding.
“The Discovery Foundation is fully committed to assisting the growth, sustainability and resiliency of the BC science and technology sector, especially as we build back better in the post-COVID era”, says Discovery Foundation CEO, Dr. David G. Harper. “This year we have prioritized programs for the BC regions outside the Lower Mainland and will continue to promote equity, diversity, inclusion, and environmental sustainability in all that we do. Our vision is that all British Columbians can contribute to the development of a more verdant and prosperous province.”
Our Technology Education Program provides $50,000 each for four successful agents in an annual competitive process. We also fund several ad hoc programs throughout the year. Please see our website, http://www.discoveryfoundation.ca for more details on the programs.
Major Programs ($50,000) have a significant impact of the BC tech sector by providing science and technology education to BC youth, mentorship to new and growing companies, and/or help to improve diversity and inclusion in the BC tech sector.
ACETECH: Discovery Foundation’s Advanced Sales & Marketing Program
New Ventures BC: Discovery Foundation’s Start-Up Sales Acceleration Program
Spring Activator Inc.: Discovery Foundation Tech for Good Program: Supporting Technology Enabled Entrepreneurs in Fly Over Communities
Women’s Enterprise Centre: Discovery Foundation’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Program
Ad Hoc Programs provide variable funding to smaller scale, ad hoc initiatives.
JA British Columbia: Discovery Foundation’s Discover Your Pitch Program
Women in Communications and Technology, BC: Discovery Foundation’s Speed Mentoring Program in Collaboration with WCT
Women in Tech World: Discovery Foundation’s Women in Tech World Mastermind Series in collaboration with Women in Tech World & MyCEO
The BC Tech Association: Discovery Foundation Research Program on Representation and Experiences of the LGBTQ2+ Community in the BC Tech Sector
Volition: Discovery Foundation’s Regional Investor Readiness Program
Science Fair Foundation BC: Discovery Foundation’s S.T.E.A.M. Project Grants
Since 2010, the Discovery Foundation has contributed more than $3.3MIL to foster science and technology in BC, providing nearly 6,100 education and mentoring sessions and events impacting nearly 39,000 British Columbian entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs, specifically those located in regional/rural areas, women in tech and Indigenous entrepreneurs.
About the Discovery Foundation
A registered charity, the Discovery Foundation has been a committed champion and enabler of the science and technology sector in BC since its formation in 1979. Its principal activity is the delivery of the Technology Education Program via agents that provide education and guidance to entrepreneurs in BC. When possible, Foundation also provides funds for research and scholarship.
