NVBC Competition 2024 Winners’ Panel & Kickoff

St Regis Bar & Grill 608 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

​Join us for our winners' panel to kickoff of this year's NVBC competition! Part of the 2024 New Ventures BC Competition Presented by Innovate BC. Access to funding and resources, networking with the local tech community, exclusive seminars with industry experts- that's just the tip of the iceberg for how the New Ventures BC Competition … Read more NVBC Competition 2024 Winners’ Panel & Kickoff

Startup Sprint 2024

Simon Fraser University - Vancouver Campus 515 West Hastings, Vancouver, British Columbia

Join fellow New Ventures BC Competitors and the BC tech community for a day packed with startup essentials! These education sessions are open to anyone interested in learning about building a tech startup. It is also designed to help 2024 Competition entrants prepare for your Round 2 submissions, due on May 1st. Come for the whole … Read more Startup Sprint 2024

AccelerateIP Breakfast: Maximize & Implement Your IP Strategy

Join us for an insightful morning on Thursday, May 2nd from 8:30 – 10:30 AM PT, as we kickstart the day with a power-packed breakfast session, as part of a partnership with Spring and AccelerateIP. This panel is tailored for entrepreneurs like you who recognize the paramount importance of intellectual property in the tech ecosystem. Hear from … Read more AccelerateIP Breakfast: Maximize & Implement Your IP Strategy

Funding Fundamentals

SFU Venture Labs 555 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada

​Part of the 2024 New Ventures BC Competition ​Presented by Innovate BC ​Throughout the spring, New Ventures BC will host our Startup Education Seminar Series, giving you the information you'll need to build and grow your business. ​What you'll learn: Join us for an afternoon covering what startups should know about raising capital. Can't make … Read more Funding Fundamentals

Corporate Structure

Fasken 550 Burrard St #2900, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Part of the 2024 New Ventures BC Competition Presented by Innovate BC Throughout the spring, New Ventures BC will host our Startup Education Seminar Series, giving you the information you'll need to build and grow your business. What you'll learn: Join New Ventures BC and Fasken for a workshop on Corporate Structure and Legal Agreements. … Read more Corporate Structure

Non-dilutive Capital: SR&ED

Virtual

​Part of the 2024 New Ventures BC Competition ​Presented by Innovate BC ​Throughout the spring, New Ventures BC will host our Startup Education Seminar Series, giving you the information you'll need to build and grow your business. ​What you'll learn: EY Canada’s SR&ED team will review the Scientific Research & Experimental Development program and discuss … Read more Non-dilutive Capital: SR&ED

IP Considerations for Science-Based Companies – Partnered Event with AccelerateIP

Join us for an engaging session to help founders of science-based companies understand the importance of Intellectual Property (IP) and the latest on programs that can help support you in this journey. During this session, we’ll dive into: IP considerations for science-based companies The latest on program offerings including IP Assist and Accelerate IP, two federal programs that … Read more IP Considerations for Science-Based Companies – Partnered Event with AccelerateIP

Managing Your IP

Virtual

Part of the 2024 New Ventures BC Competition Presented by Innovate BC Throughout the spring, New Ventures BC will host our Startup Education Seminar Series, giving you the information you'll need to build and grow your business. What you'll learn: Trade-marks and patents can be daunting for the first-time entrepreneur. Do you need to go … Read more Managing Your IP

Vancouver Startup Week’s Ecosystem Showcase – Partnered Event

We’re attending the #VSW2024 Ecosystem Showcase from Vancouver Startup Week! When you’re an early-stage entrepreneur, you need all the support and resources that you can get! Join us for the Ecosystem Showcase as part of Vancouver Startup Week, and meet all the organizations in town that are here to support you. Learn about the programs … Read more Vancouver Startup Week’s Ecosystem Showcase – Partnered Event

The Pitch

Fasken 550 Burrard St #2900, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Part of the 2024 New Ventures BC Competition Presented by Innovate BC Throughout the spring, New Ventures BC will host our Startup Seminar Series, giving you the information you'll need to build and grow your business. What you'll learn: What goes into a winning pitch? Paul Brassard, Managing Partner at Volition, will share tips for … Read more The Pitch

HR 101

Virtual

​Part of the 2024 New Ventures BC Competition ​Presented by Innovate BC ​Throughout the spring, New Ventures BC will host our Startup Education Seminar Series, giving you the information you'll need to build and grow your business. ​What you'll learn: Matthew Heiydt, founder of Backstretch Recruitment Group, deep dives into HR 101 and how to … Read more HR 101