About
Innovate BC helps foster innovation in B.C. so that British Columbians in all regions of the province can benefit from a thriving, sustainable, and inclusive innovation economy.
Aspiration
Mission
Innovate BC is the catalyst for making B.C. a global innovation leader.
To foster innovation in B.C. so that British Columbians in all regions of the province can benefit from a thriving, sustainable and inclusive innovation economy.
Values
Innovation
Sustainability
DEI
Accountability
Reconciliation
Collaboration
Meet the Team
Innovate BC’s office is situated on the traditional and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓ əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We are grateful to work with innovators from across the traditional and unceded territories covering all regions of British Columbia. Our mandate drives us to seek meaningful collaboration opportunities with local indigenous communities and ensure that British Columbians in all regions of the province can benefit from a thriving, sustainable, and inclusive innovation economy.
Our Impact
Helping companies start and scale, training talent that meets labour market needs, and encouraging technology development, commercialization, and adoption.
2021-22 Impact Report
We're proud to strengthen B.C.’s innovation capacities, foster connections within our innovation ecosystem, and inform government policy.
Innovate BC is the connector of the B.C. tech ecosystem, creating opportunities and partnerships for innovators, entrepreneurs, and supporting organizations across the province. New Ventures BC values our partnership with Innovate BC, which enables us to recognize and support tech startups of all stages, from idea to growth.
Angie Schick
Executive Director, New Ventures BC