Join us for a half day packed with sessions on AI and IP, FTO strategies, and real-world IP stories from startups and scaleups. Our keynote features Peter Gross, Chief Intellectual Property Officer of Lucent Biosciences, and we will be closing off the event with a Fireside Chat featuring the Minister of Jobs, Economic Development, and … Read more 2025 IP Summit
Register Here Throughout the spring, New Ventures BC will host our Startup Education Seminar Series, giving you the information you’ll need to build and grow your business. What you’ll learn: Getting ready to speak with VCs at Web Summit? Join us for an insider’s look into the venture capital lifecycle. This seminar dives deep … Read more Startup Seminar Series: VCs Unpacked: How They Raise, Invest, and Evaluate
Streamline the patent process, and learn how to save time and money when working with an IP Professional in filing a patent application. Eligibility: This workshop is intended for participants who have, at minimum a basic knowledge of IP. Some examples of meeting this include, but are not limited to, completion of: Stream 1: IP Certification Program … Read more IP Masterclass: Patent Preparation & Filing
Are you ready to navigate the complexities of IP agreements with confidence? Whether you're collaborating with partners, licensing technology, or safeguarding your innovations, understanding the key steps and pitfalls is critical to success. Join us for PART 2 of the agreements session, where you'll gain expert insights into partnership agreements and manufacturing agreements. Don’t miss this chance to sharpen your skills, … Read more IP Masterclass: Partnership and Manufacturing Agreements
A 2025 New Ventures BC Competition Event Presented by Innovate BC, as a part of Road to Web Summit Vancouver (R2SWV). Throughout the spring, New Ventures BC will host our Startup Education Seminar Series, giving you the information you'll need to build and grow your business. Part of the 2025 New Ventures BC Competition, presented … Read more Startup Seminar Series: Snack & Learn: SR&ED
Is Intellectual Property critical for your startup? Are your potential investors asking about your IP Strategy? If so, this workshop is for you. Apply for this half-day workshop, receive support from IP professionals, and build several key pieces of your IP portfolio. In this workshop, you will: Capture your IP Start Point Build an IP … Read more IP Strategy Workshop for Startups
Round 3 is here! Join us for the annual Top 25 Networking Event, where this year’s Top 25 ventures will be introduced to their dedicated mentoring teams. It's also a chance for the NVBC community to reconnect over drinks and canapés. Attendees will hear practical tips on maximizing the mentorship experience from experienced mentors and … Read more Top 25 Networking Event
A 2025 New Ventures BC Competition Event Presented by Innovate BC, as a part of Road to Web Summit Vancouver (R2SWV). Throughout the spring, New Ventures BC will host our Startup Education Seminar Series, giving you the information you'll need to build and grow your business. Part of the 2025 New Ventures BC Competition, presented … Read more Startup Seminar Series: Financials for Startups
Join us and our community for a day out on the course at Riverway Golf Course in Burnaby. Sign up as a foursome, or as an individual. 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, dinner, prizes and … Read more NVBC Golf Tournament and Social
Prepare to confidently speak with an Examiner about your patent application, and understand every step of the patent registration process. Eligibility: This workshop is intended for participants who have, at minimum a basic knowledge of IP. Some examples of meeting this include, but are not limited to, completion of: Stream 1: IP Certification Program IP … Read more IP Masterclass: Patent Prosecution & Registration
Is Intellectual Property critical for your startup? Are your potential investors asking about your IP Strategy? If so, this workshop is for you. Apply for this half-day workshop, receive support from IP professionals, and build several key pieces of your IP portfolio. In this workshop, you will: Capture your IP Start Point Build an IP … Read more IP Strategy Workshop for Startups
Build the foundation to invest in your company’s IP, confidently report on your IP position, and fuel your business’ success. Eligibility: This workshop is intended for participants who have, at minimum a basic knowledge of IP. Some examples of meeting this include, but are not limited to, completion of: Stream 1: IP Certification Program IP … Read more IP Masterclass: IP Budgeting & Project Management