New Ventures BC programs: COVID-19 update
This update outlines the measures New Ventures BC is taking, in response to COVID-19. Many of New Ventures BC’s programs are delivered virtually. With the exception of some networking events,…
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ISI Grant Program — New Eligibility Guidelines
The ISI Grant Program Eligibility requirements have changed! We’re now open to both tech and non tech companies. Growing your team this upcoming year? Whether you are a tech or…
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Heartpress finds themselves a match
Startups often need flexibility in their schedules, and so do part time students. That’s why the ISI grant program was a great fit for HeartPress. By getting an ISI grant,…
Eyexpo enters into new dimensions with help of the ISI grant
With the help of the ISI Grant, Eyexpo Technology Corporation was able to hire a student who uncovered new business insights for the company, by building an online community of content…
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LlamaZOO’s VR software boosted by ISI student grant hire
The Innovator Skills Initiative (ISI) grant program is helping tech startups hire post secondary students across BC. Companies get funds to grow their teams, while students get hands-on work experience…
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ISI Grant Program FAQs
Thinking about applying for an ISI Grant? Or has your ISI Grant been approved? Get all the answers to your burning questions and more (than you probably ever wanted to…
Traction on Demand’s hiring philosophy: culture, intelligence, then skills
Getting your first job after university can be a challenge! We sat down with business student, Samantha Potter, and Craig Marsden at Traction on Demand, to learn how the ISI…
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Ophthalight tests new technologies with highly skilled students
The Innovator Skills Initiative (ISI) grant program is helping startups hire university students across BC. Startups get funds to grow their teams, while students get hands-on work experience and entrepreneurial…
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2018 ISI grant program year in review
The first year of the Innovate BC ISI Grant program has been a great success! Over the last 10 months, we’ve awarded 172 grants ($860,000) to BC tech companies. And… as…
Get a grant, gain a (permanent) employee: Interview with FI.SPAN
When you’re in the initial stages of building your tech startup, hiring a new person can pose as a risk. The ISI grant program is helping to offset this risk…
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