Innovate BC is a provincial Crown agency supporting innovation and entrepreneurship across British Columbia. The organisation provides funding, mentorship, and connections through grants, competitions, and research-industry collaborations to help startups succeed.
Innovate BC operates programs including the Ignite competition for pre-seed startups, the Venture Acceleration Program for scaling companies, and various grants supporting technology development and commercialisation across the province.
As British Columbia's lead innovation agency, Innovate BC connects founders with the province's research institutions, industry partners, and government resources, serving as a critical piece of infrastructure for the startup ecosystem.
Vancouver, BC, Canada
"Fostering innovation and entrepreneurship across British Columbia — grants, competitions, mentorship, and research-industry connections."
Apply to the Apex Startup Discovery Program
Aligned with Innovate BC's investment focus. Precondition: You must be an Apex Participant to submit. Registration is complimentary and includes 2 Golden Ads. This project is part of Apex Master Expos.
Apex Ecosystem with Golden Ads
"Who I Am · What I Want"
Complimentary for Apex Participants. Become an Apex Participant at myapex.me — registration is complimentary and includes 2 Golden Ads. Part of Apex Master Expos.
Apex is a living ecosystem — one of its kind. A decentralized, member-owned global business platform across 80+ countries where preferred venture partners such as Innovate BC can explore early-stage innovation quietly and selectively, while founders showcase on their MySite and gain clarity on what long-term investors truly seek. No middleman. By members, for members.