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.

Impact

A Crown Agency of British Columbia, Innovate BC funds and delivers programs that support the growth of the B.C. economy by helping companies start and scale, train talent that meets labour market needs, and encourage technology development, commercialization, and adoption.

2021-22 Impact Report Cover

2021-2022 Impact Report

As a provincial agency charged with delivering high-impact programs that promote innovation across our economy, Innovate BC is a catalyst for making B.C. a global innovation leader. 

Team

Values

Innovation

Accountability

Sustainability

Reconcilliation

DEI

Collaboration

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 start-ups of all stages, from idea to growth.
Angie Schick
Angie Schick

Executive Director, New Ventures BC

History

1978
  • Science Council of BC is born
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1978
2005
  • Renamed BC Innovation Council
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2005
2006-2008
  • BC Regional Science & Technology Network launched
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2006-2008
2010
  • First Ever New Ventures BC Awards
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2010
2012-2014
BC Regional Science & Technology Network becomes BC Acceleration Network
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2012-2014
2015
  • $10K hiring grants launched
  • 1,000 jobs created from accelerators
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2015
2015
  • Ignite program launched

  • First #BCTECHSummit - North America’s largest annual tech event

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2015
2018
  • Renamed Innovate BC
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2018
2019
  • BC Fast program launched 
  • 1,000 companies served through BC Acceleration Network
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2019
2020
  • COVID-19 recovery programs added 
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2020