Are you looking for specialized talent in high-tech fields or funding to advance your innovation agenda? Mitacs and Innovate BC have programs to help companies achieving these goals and help accessing talent, funding, and resources to accelerate technology development towards commercialization. Marcelo Mora, Senior Advisor at Mitacs and Innovate BC will be speaking about non-dilutive … Read more Mitacs: Non-Dilutive Funding and Strategic Academic Partnerships

Join New Ventures BC for a day out on the course at Riverway Golf Course in Burnaby. Sign up as a foursome, or as an individual (we will place you in a group). This is a casual, social tournament and is open to all levels, with Texas Scramble rules.  Your golf tournament fee includes a round of golf, … Read more NVBC Golf Tournament and Social

Having a strong, tailored, and evolving IP strategy is essential for your startup's growth and success.  Join our upcoming webinar, in collaboration with the Digital Supercluster, to learn about the importance of your IP strategy, what to consider when building or refining it, and how to take part in AccelerateIP, a new federally funded program … Read more Why your organization needs an IP strategy

We've narrowed the field from 200+ competitors to just 10 finalists. See who's taking home over $250,000 in cash and prizes at this year's New Ventures BC Competition Awards, presented by Innovate BC! Event details: The 23rd Annual Awards will be a hybrid event - join via online stream or in-person at SFU Segal Business … Read more 23rd Annual New Ventures BC Competition Awards

Calling all Innovators and Entrepreneurs!  Dive into the world of Intellectual Property with Volition's workshop series, in partnership with New Ventures BC. What's on the Agenda: Explore IP strategy's business significance. Expand your professional network. Get expert IP insights. Join focused discussions on IP challenges. Who is it for? Founders and Entrepreneurs in the Tech … Read more Intellectual Property Workshop

AccelerateIP is now open for applications! IP education, mentorship, and up to $85K in support to cover IP legal costs. Want to learn more? Join our info session on Thursday, October 12th, 12:00-12:45pm* PDT. Discover our program streams, get application insights, and ask the program team your questions! *Unable to attend that time? We’ll share the … Read more AccelerateIP Info Session

Is your business banking on your inventions, brand, design or other intellectual property as part of the value proposition and goodwill you are building? Are you proactively protecting those non-tangible assets? Join us for this workshop and Q&A with IP Lawyers from Bereskin and Parr intellectual property law.  We will be covering IP fundamentals such as:  What … Read more Intellectual Property Strategy & Funding for Kootenay Businesses

Rachel Burns and Angie Schick from AccelerateIP will discuss how this new program can help you understand the complex topic of Intellectual Property. AccelerateIP can help you protect, manage, and leverage your ideas and intellectual assets through education, skills development, and financial support. In addition, Chang Han, IP Executive in Residence for AccelerateIP, will provide … Read more Tech Yukon: Intellectual Property Rights and Wrongs

Canadian companies are among the most innovative in the world. Those who leverage their intellectual property (IP) strategically are more likely to be successful, expand and experience success. ​Join us for IP & Innovation: Insights from Local Tech Leaders, where founders and industry experts will share strategies for intellectual property protection, fostering innovation, and driving growth. … Read more IP & Innovation: Insights From Local Tech Leaders

Interested in AccelerateIP but not sure which stream suits you best?  Book a time with our IP Executive in Residence and former IP Lawyer, Chang Han, during his Office Hours!  ​Whether you have questions about the right program or need guidance on AccelerateIP, Chang is here to help you navigate your options.  ​ Please note, … Read more Office Hours with Chang Han

Are you a founder of a CPG, Physical Product, or Food-Based company? Get ready to step up your entrepreneurial game! We're excited to invite you to the second workshop in a series that's all about boosting your business and diving into the world of intellectual Property. Volition has partnered with New Ventures BC to make … Read more Intellectual Property Workshop

Join us for our upcoming info session where we delve into AccelerateIP and IP Assist, two impactful programs designed to elevate your IP strategy. Are you curious about how these programs can work hand-in-hand to amplify your intellectual property endeavours? We'll guide you through the benefits of each program and show you how to harness … Read more IP Assist + AccelerateIP Info Session