New Ventures BC

Office Hours with Chang Han
2024-02-16 11:00 - 15:30 (America/Vancouver)
Interested in AccelerateIP but not sure which stream suits you best?
Book a time with our IP Executive in Residence and former IP Lawyer, Chang Han, during his virtual Office Hours!
​Whether you have questions about the right program or need guidance on AccelerateIP, Chang is here to help you navigate your options.
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Please note, this isn’t legal advice but a chance to explore your opportunities within our programs.
Dates available for booking – times between 11AM to 3:30PM each day
February 16
March 1
March 8
March 15
March 22
March 29
April 5
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Office Hours with Chang Han
2024-02-02 11:00 - 15:30, 2024-01-19 11:00 - 15:30
Interested in AccelerateIP but not sure which stream suits you best?
Book a time with our IP Executive in Residence and former IP Lawyer, Chang Han, during his virtual Office Hours!
​Whether you have questions about the right program or need guidance on AccelerateIP, Chang is here to help you navigate your options.
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Please note, this isn’t legal advice but a chance to explore your opportunities within our programs.
Times available for booking: between 11AM to 3:30PM.
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Intellectual Property Workshop
2024-01-30 13:30 - 15:30
Dive into the world of Intellectual Property with Volition’s workshop series, in partnership with New Ventures BC.
If enhancing your understanding of Intellectual Property is on your agenda for 2024, our third IP Strategy Workshop is an event you can’t miss. In collaboration with Volition, this event will be packed with insights and strategies for IP management.
Event Details:

Date: Tuesday, January 30th, 2024
Time: 1:30 – 3:30 PM PST
Location: Downtown Vancouver (full details upon registration)

Discover and Discuss:

Business Strategy and IP: Delve into the integration of IP in your business strategy.
Protecting Your Assets: Learn the essentials of safeguarding your intellectual property, focusing on trademarks and copyrights.
Networking Opportunities: Expand your network with entrepreneurs who share your goals.
Interactive Panel: Engage with our guest speakers, Anna Chan from myMomentum and Viridiana Perez from Nanosentinel, as they share their experiences and tips on navigating IP in the tech world.

This workshop is your opportunity to take a significant step towards securing and leveraging your IP in 2024. Join us for a session that promises to be as informative as it is essential for your entrepreneurial journey!
Next steps for you:
Limited spots are available for this workshop.
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Different ways of Protecting your IP when Licensing your Product
2023-12-07 15:00 - 17:00
Join some of BC’s most prominent law firms for a look at “Different ways of Protecting your IP when Licensing your Product.“

Learn the basics plus:

Licensing options and issues with a large, multinational partner
Protecting your IP when Artificial Intelligence is integral to your product
Entering international markets or exporting where local partners are integral to your business

This event will be of special interest to growth companies that need to make licensing decisions that impact their strategy for patenting, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets.
Guest Speakers:

Lesley Esford, SFU VentureLabs
Roger Kuypers, Fasken
Roni Jones, Oyen Wiggs
Roch Ripley, Gowling WLG
Miles Steininger, Perpetual Motion Patents

Date: December 7th – 3:00 – 5:00pm
Schedule:

3:00 – 4:00pm: Presentation and examples from senior members of local law firms
4:00 – 5:00pm: Office Hours begin – spend 20 minutes talking one-on-one with a presenter either in person or online
There will also be an additional session at 4:00 pmon IP basics for early-stage companies, individuals and students
The SFU VentureLabs holiday party will start at 4:30pm and those attending in person in Vancouver are invited to attend

How can you participate?
Vancouver guests can attend in person at SFU VentureLabs on 11th floor, 555 West Hastings Street in the Harbour Centre.
Victoria guests can attend in person at VIATEC at 777 Fort Street.
Can’t make it in person? Join via Zoom or watch the recording.
Who can attend?
This event is open to everyone, and companies from around the province are encouraged to attend. VIATEC in Victoria will host an in-person session, and Venture Labs will do the same in Vancouver. A Zoom link will be available.

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IP Assist + AccelerateIP Info Session
2023-12-06 13:00 - 14:00
Join us for our upcoming info session where we delve into AccelerateIP and IP Assist, two impactful programs designed to elevate your IP strategy.
Are you curious about how these programs can work hand-in-hand to amplify your intellectual property endeavours? We’ll guide you through the benefits of each program and show you how to harness their combined potential for maximum impact.
Speakers:
Cynthia Shippam, Industrial Technology Advisor, National Research Council Canada
Angie Schick, Executive Director, New Ventures BC
Rachel Burns, Program Director, New Ventures BC
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights, connect with fellow innovators, and gain a competitive edge in the IP landscape. See you there!
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Intellectual Property Workshop
2023-12-05 14:00 - 16:00
Are you a founder of a CPG, Physical Product, or Food-Based company? Get ready to step up your entrepreneurial game!
We’re excited to invite you to the second workshop in a series that’s all about boosting your business and diving into the world of intellectual Property. Volition has partnered with New Ventures BC to make it happen, as part of their AccelerateIP Program!
Event Details:
Date: December 5th, 2023
Time: 2 PM – 4 PM (Pacific Time)
Location: Downtown Vancouver (details available upon registration)
Key Takeaways:

Understand IP’s impact on your business strategy.
Protect your intellectual assets with trademarks and copyrights.
Expand your network through open networking.
Dive into discussions on your IP strategy and solutions.

This event is your gateway to building connections, gaining valuable insights, and fostering entrepreneurial growth!

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​This program is supported by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

Office Hours with Chang Han
2023-12-01 12:00 - 2023-12-29 15:00
Interested in AccelerateIP but not sure which stream suits you best?
Book a time with our IP Executive in Residence and former IP Lawyer, Chang Han, during his Office Hours!
​Whether you have questions about the right program or need guidance on AccelerateIP, Chang is here to help you navigate your options.
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Please note, this isn’t legal advice but a chance to explore your opportunities within our programs.
Dates and times available for booking:
December 22 – between 12PM to 3PM
December 29 – between 12PM to 3PM
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IP & Innovation: Insights From Local Tech Leaders
2023-11-28 17:00 - 19:00
Canadian companies are among the most innovative in the world. Those who leverage their intellectual property (IP) strategically are more likely to be successful, expand and experience success.
​Join us for IP & Innovation: Insights from Local Tech Leaders, where founders and industry experts will share strategies for intellectual property protection, fostering innovation, and driving growth.
​Speakers include:

​Otis Perrick, CEO and Co-Founder, Secur3D
​Roger Kuypers, Partner, Fasken
​Chang Han, Lead Entrepreneur in Residence, entrepreneurship@ubc
​AccelerateIP Programs Team Member

​Agenda:

​Doors open and networking (light refreshments provided)
​Remarks on AccelerateIP, a New Ventures BC program
​In-depth panel discussion and Q&A
​Networking continues

Location
Fasken (Vancouver)

550 Burrard St #2900, Vancouver, BC V6C 0A3, Canada

#2900

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Tech Yukon: Intellectual Property Rights and Wrongs
2023-11-09 12:00 - 13:30
Rachel Burns and Angie Schick from AccelerateIP will discuss how this new program can help you understand the complex topic of Intellectual Property. AccelerateIP can help you protect, manage, and leverage your ideas and intellectual assets through education, skills development, and financial support. In addition, Chang Han, IP Executive in Residence for AccelerateIP, will provide an overview of why IP matters and how it can be applied to your startup.
Following the seminar, the team will provide office hours at Northlight so attendees can stop by and chat or ask questions about IP and the program! More info coming soon.

This presentation is brought to you by Tech Yukon, partnering with NewVenturesBC on the AccelerateIP program. Tech Yukon is a non-profit organization that serves as a hub for technology and innovation in the Yukon by providing resources for entrepreneurs and building connections between businesses, the government, and the community. This is one of many excellent events offered as part of Yukon Innovation Week.

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Intellectual Property Strategy & Funding for Kootenay Businesses
2023-10-25 12:00 - 13:30
Is your business banking on your inventions, brand, design or other intellectual property as part of the value proposition and goodwill you are building? Are you proactively protecting those non-tangible assets?

Join us for this workshop and Q&A with IP Lawyers from Bereskin and Parr intellectual property law. We will be covering IP fundamentals such as:

What kind of innovations can be protected?
⁠Who owns the IP?
What are the key differences between patent, trademark, designs, trade secrets and copyright?
⁠How do you make an IP strategy?
Do you need to register your IP internationally?
⁠What’s the process, cost and time commitment?
How does AI such as ChatGPT factor into my innovations?
Can you access AccelerateIP or other IP grant funding to help you cover your IP strategy development and protection costs?
How can I collaborate with others and protect my IP?

Instructor:
Name: Ainslie Parsons, Joanna Ma and Noel Courage
Company: Bereskin & Parr LLP
Ainslie Parsons, Joanna Ma and Noel Courage are partners at Bereskin & Parr LLP. They are all US and Canadian patent agents and Canadian lawyers. Ainslie and Joanna are also proud natives of B.C.
Ainslie will address life sciences patenting issues. Joanna Ma will focus on high tech. Noel Courage will address IP fundamentals and collaborations.

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AccelerateIP Info Session
2023-10-12 12:00 - 12:45
AccelerateIP is now open for applications!
IP education, mentorship, and up to $85K in support to cover IP legal costs. Want to learn more?
Join our info session on Thursday, October 12th, 12:00-12:45pm* PDT.
Discover our program streams, get application insights, and ask the program team your questions!
*Unable to attend that time? We’ll share the session recording with all registrants!

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Intellectual Property Workshop
2023-10-11
Calling all Innovators and Entrepreneurs!
Dive into the world of Intellectual Property with Volition’s workshop series, in partnership with New Ventures BC.
What’s on the Agenda:

Explore IP strategy’s business significance.
Expand your professional network.
Get expert IP insights.
Join focused discussions on IP challenges.

Who is it for?
Founders and Entrepreneurs in the Tech Sector
Date and Location:
Oct 11, 2023, Downtown Vancouver, (Venue details will be provided upon registration)

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23rd Annual New Ventures BC Competition Awards
2023-10-03 17:00 - 20:00
We’ve narrowed the field from 200+ competitors to just 10 finalists.
See who’s taking home over $250,000 in cash and prizes at this year’s New Ventures BC Competition Awards, presented by Innovate BC!
Event details:
The 23rd Annual Awards will be a hybrid event – join via online stream or in-person at SFU Segal Business School

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 | 5:00pm – 8:00pm
In-person, SFU Segal Building, Founders Hall, 1200-1500 Event Room, 500 Granville St.
Online stream to link to be shared via email
1 drink ticket & light appetizers provided

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Livestream registration available here

Why your organization needs an IP strategy
2023-08-14 10:30 - 11:30
Having a strong, tailored, and evolving IP strategy is essential for your startup’s growth and success.
Join our upcoming webinar, in collaboration with the Digital Supercluster, to learn about the importance of your IP strategy, what to consider when building or refining it, and how to take part in AccelerateIP, a new federally funded program launching in fall 2023.
What you’ll learn in this webinar:

the importance for organizations to have an IP strategy;
key considerations and practical guidelines for developing and implementing an IP strategy;
the necessity for evolving an organization’s IP strategy as its business evolves;
how an IP strategy increases your company’s value and positions you to better identify strategic opportunities
an overview of three streams of AccelerateIP – Education, Strategy and Implementation;
the AccelerateIP application process and collaborative network of accelerators, incubators and tech organizations involved.

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NVBC Golf Tournament and Social
2023-08-01 01:30 - 18:30
Join New Ventures BC for a day out on the course at Riverway Golf Course in Burnaby.
Sign up as a foursome, or as an individual (we will place you in a group). 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, and prizes. Power carts are available at the course for an additional fee.

Early “Birdie” Registration by July 17 – $130/person
Regular Registration by July 24 – $145/person

Tee-times start at 1:30pm. You will be notified of your tee-time in advance.
*Note: You can also register & pay directly with NVBC. Please email admin@newventuresbc.com to arrange payment by credit card or send e-transfer payment to admin@newventuresbc.com (and please include your name so we can track the payment).
Only 20 spots available, please register early to save your spot!
Update: This event is sold-out. We may add one more foursome – email us if you would be interested: contact[at]newventuresbc.com
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Mitacs: Non-Dilutive Funding and Strategic Academic Partnerships
2023-07-18 12:30 - 13:30
Are you looking for specialized talent in high-tech fields or funding to advance your innovation agenda? Mitacs and Innovate BC have programs to help companies achieving these goals and help accessing talent, funding, and resources to accelerate technology development towards commercialization.
Marcelo Mora, Senior Advisor at Mitacs and Innovate BC will be speaking about non-dilutive funding opportunities from both Mitacs and Innovate BC available for Canadian companies.
Details:
July 18, 2023, 12:30 –1:30pm, online (zoom link will be provided before event)
Speaker:
Marcelo Mora, Senior Advisor, Innovate BC + Mitacs

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NVBC/Angel Forum Financials for Startups
2023-07-10 12:30 - 13:30
Part of the 2023 New Ventures BC Competition
Presented by Innovate BC
Throughout the spring New Ventures BC will host our Startup Seminar Series, giving you the information you’ll need to build and grow your business, and even perform better in the #nvbc2023 competition!
What you’ll learn
Irene and Pieter Dorsman from the Angel Forum will walk you through the financial questions startups are often asked by investors and advisors. This session will help Round 3 companies to build a stronger submission in the New Ventures BC Competition, and is also open to all startups.
Details:
July 10, 2023, 12:30 –1:30pm, online
Speakers:
Irene Dorsman, CEO & Director, Angel Forum
Pieter Dorsman, Director, Angel Forum
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AccelerateIP and Campaigning Effectively at Major Events
2023-06-28 12:30 - 14:00
Join New Ventures BC, Fasken, and Venture Labs for an engaging Zoom session where we will introduce two new programs: AccelerateIP and SaaS North. Discover how these programs can propel your business forward and open up new opportunities for growth and success.
Program 1: AccelerateIP
Learn about a new, three year, multi million dollar Federal Program to improve IP awareness, and support IP strategy and implementation for tech startups in BC, the Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
Guest speakers: Rachel Burns and Angie Schick from New Ventures BC

Hear about the AccelerateIP streams, program overview, and delivery partners.
Learn how to sign up for more information.

Followed by:

A presentation: How early IP decisions help companies position themselves for sustained growth and investment.
A fireside talk: Roger Kuypers, Fasken and Lesley Esford, VentureLabs will discuss how to match IP initiatives with your company’s growth timeline and resources focus on Life Sciences.

Program 2: SaaS North in Ottawa (November 15-16, 2023)

Venture Labs is introducing a new program to optimize awareness, marcom material, partner opportunities, and sales at targeted events with international attendees.
Who’s it for? B2B software companies with existing customer revenue and dedicated personnel.
What does it provide? A three month preparation program for a cohort of BC software companies with the resources to attend a quality event and work with advisors and mentors to optimize business development.
Reserve your spot and register
When: June 28, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM PT
Where: Online (the Zoom link will be sent out after you register)
Cost: Free. Registration is open to tech startups in BC, Yukon, Nunavut, and Northwest Territories.

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NVBC Competition Round 3 Showcase
2023-06-27 17:00 - 19:00
The Top 25 companies in our 23rd annual New Ventures BC Competition, presented by Innovate BC will:

Give a 1 minute lightning pitch.
Be introduced to their assigned mentor team.
Gain insight on how to make the most of their mentorship experience from veteran NVBC Competition mentors and past Competition participants.

Location: RBCx, 36th Floor, 1055 West Georgia Street
Time: 5:00-7:00pm
Livestream available: If you aren’t able to join for the networking, a Livestream will be available from 5:30-6:30pm.
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Equity vs. Debt Financing for Startups
2023-06-16 12:30 - 13:45
Part of the 2023 New Ventures BC Competition
Presented by Innovate BC
Throughout the spring New Ventures BC will host our Startup Seminar Series, giving you the information you’ll need to build and grow your business, and even perform better in the #nvbc2023 competition!

What you’ll learn:
Join us for a seminar led by Mathieu Apuzzo, Managing Director & Group Lead at National Bank of Canada, as he delves into equity and debt financing for startups. Discover the pros and cons of each option and gain valuable insights to make informed financial decisions for your business’s growth. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn while enjoying a delicious pizza lunch!

Details:
June 16, 2023, 12:15pm – Registration, 12:30pm-1:45pm – Seminar, Fasken, 2900 – 550 Burrard Street
Speaker: Mathieu Apuzzo, Managing Director & Group Lead, National Bank of Canada

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Startup Seminar: All About Investor Profiles
2023-06-07 12:30 - 13:30
Part of the 2023 New Ventures BC Competition
Presented by Innovate BC
Throughout the spring New Ventures BC will host our Startup Seminar Series, giving you the information you’ll need to build and grow your business, and even perform better in the #nvbc2023 competition!
What you’ll learn:
Join speaker Brian Martin as he walks you through choosing your investors, ownership and valuation, reporting, mentorship and growth, the startup financing cycle, and much more.
Details:
June 7, 2023, 12:30 – 1:30pm, online
Speaker:
Brian Martin, Investment Director, TELUS Ventures
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Startup Seminar: Perfecting Your Fundraising Deck (Virtual Online Session / Webinar)
2023-05-31 12:30 - 13:30
Part of the 2023 New Ventures BC Competition
Presented by Innovate BC
Throughout the spring New Ventures BC will host our Startup Seminar Series, giving you the information you’ll need to build and grow your business, and even perform better in the #nvbc2023 competition!

What you’ll learn:
You probably already know that a well-crafted fundraising deck is essential when pitching to potential investors, but do you know how to create one yet? Come listen to Laith Shukri, Director, Ecosystem Engagement at RBCx, discuss the best practices to create a compelling pitch deck, including showcasing your brand’s story, identifying potential funders, understanding what they’re looking for, and getting people excited about your company.
Laith will dive into various topics such as how to understand fund economics, incorporate storytelling elements, empathize with investors, and how to leave a lasting impression based on your startup’s unique story. Come join this lively discussions where participation and questions are highly encouraged!

Details:
May 31, 2023, 12:30-1:30pm, Virtual Online Session / Webinar

Speaker:
Laith Shukri, Director, Ecosystem Engagement, RBCx

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Startup Seminar: SR&ED
2023-05-24 16:00
Part of the 2023 New Ventures BC Competition
Presented by Innovate BC
Throughout the spring New Ventures BC will host our Startup Seminar Series, giving you the information you’ll need to build and grow your business, and even perform better in the #nvbc2023 competition!
What you’ll learn:
EY Canada’s SR&ED team will review the Scientific Research & Experimental Development program and discuss how businesses, regardless of their corporate structure or size, can recover costs of R&D expenses through federal and provincial tax credits.
Learn how to determine whether you qualify for the SR&ED program and identify eligible expense activities and methods for claiming R&D expenses. The EY team will also share how SR&ED can bring value to your business, both as an operating capital opportunity and a way to positively position your company, product and process with investors.
Details: May 24, 2023, 3:45pm – registration, 4:00-5:00pm – seminar
Speakers:
Tamara J Tarnowsky, Manager, SR&ED and Business Tax Incentives, EY Canada
David Ko, Manager, SR&ED and Business Tax Incentives, EY Canada
Mo Mostafaei, Senior Manager, SR&ED and Business Tax Incentives, EY Canada
A livestream option is available.
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Startup Sprint Day 2
2023-05-06 09:00 - 16:30
Part of the 2023 New Ventures BC Competition
Presented by Innovate BC
Throughout the spring New Ventures BC will host a series of events, giving you the information you’ll need to build and grow your business, and even perform better in the #nvbc2023 competition!

Day 2 of 2: 2023 Startup Sprint
May 6, 2023 | 9:00am – 4:30pm | SFU Segal Graduate School of Business
Join New Ventures BC Competitors and the BC tech community at SFU Segal School of Business for a day packed with startup essentials! Come for the whole day or stay for select seminars. Space is limited, be sure to register in advance.

Agenda:
9am-9:30am: Registration open & welcome
9:30am-11:00am: Funding Fundamentals
11:15am-12:30pm: HR for Startups
12:30-1:30pm Lunch Break (bring your own or visit a nearby restaurant)
1:30-3:00pm: Pitch & Presentation
3:15-4:30pm: Sales & Marketing 101

Speakers:
Funding Fundamentals – Keith Ippel, Co-founder, Spring Activator
HR for Startups – Matthew Heiydt and Alison Fleischauer, Partner, BackStretch Recruitment Group
Pitch & Presentation – Charlyne Fothergill, HR Consultant & Startup Advisor, Volition
Sales & Marketing 101 – Peter de Verteuil, Executive in Residence, and Rochelle Grayson, Executive in Residence, New Ventures BC

Unable to attend in person?
Catch the livestream here. We will also upload the replay afterwards.

This event is free for startups, competition participants, students & NVBC Community (sponsors, mentors & volunteers). For everyone else, tickets are $20.
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Startup Seminar: Corporate Structure
2023-05-04 16:00 - 17:30
Part of the 2023 New Ventures BC Competition
Presented by Innovate BC
Throughout the spring New Ventures BC will host our Startup Seminar Series, giving you the information you’ll need to build and grow your business, and even perform better in the #nvbc2023 competition!

What you’ll learn:
Join New Ventures BC and Fasken for a workshop on Corporate Structure and Legal Agreements. This seminar will address the initial corporate matters you need to consider in building your technology company.
During this seminar, you’ll get essential insights into corporate structure plus some Q&A time from speakers Hardeep Gill, Samuel Li and Geoff Pedlow of Fasken.

Topics covered include:

Initial corporate structuring issues
Allocating founders shares
Preparing a financing plan
Sourcing seed capital
Allocating stock options
Financing a new venture
Taxes

Details:
May 4, 2023, 3:45pm – Registration, 4:00-5:30pm – Seminar, Fasken, 2900 – 550 Burrard Street

Speakers:

Hardeep Gill, Partner (Tax), Fasken
Samuel Li, Partner, Fasken
Geoff Pedlow, Partner, Fasken

Can’t make the event in person? A livestream will be available. Make sure you register below!

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Startup Seminar: Managing Your Intellectual Property
2023-04-19 16:00 - 17:30
Part of the 2023 New Ventures BC Competition
Presented by Innovate BC
Throughout the spring New Ventures BC will host our Startup Seminar Series, giving you the information you’ll need to build and grow your business, and even perform better in the #nvbc2023 competition!

What you’ll learn:
Trade-marks and patents can be daunting for the first-time entrepreneur. Do you need to go through registration? In what jurisdictions and when? What are the rules around the elements of intellectual property in Canada and beyond? Roger Kuypers and Ling Wong will guide you on this process, giving you the basics you need to better investigate your options.

Details: April 19, 2023, 3:45pm – registration, 4:00-5:30pm – seminar

Speakers:
Roger Kuypers, Partner, Fasken
Ling Wong, IP Lawyer | Patent & Trademark Agent, Fasken

Can’t make the event in person? Watch our livestream here.

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Startup Sprint Day 1
2023-04-15 09:00 - 17:00
Day 1 of 2: 2023 Startup Sprint
April 15, 2023 | 9:00 – 5:00pm | SFU Segal Graduate School of Business
Join New Ventures BC Competitors and the BC tech community at SFU Segal School of Business for a day packed with startup essentials! Come for the whole day or stay for select seminars. Space is limited, be sure to register in advance.

Agenda:
9:00am – Registration
9:30-11:00am – Product/Market Fit
11:15am-12:30pm – Introduction to Pricing for Innovation
12:30-1:30pm – Lunch break (bring your own or visit a nearby restaurant)
1:30-2:15pm – Financial Models
2:30-3:15pm – Government Funding Programs and Non-dilutive Funding
3:30-5:00pm – The Business Case – What an Angel Really Wants

Speakers:

Product/Market Fit – Dave Thomas, Partner, Rocket Builders & Lesley Duncan, Operations Director, SFU VentureLabs
Introduction to Pricing for Innovation – Ibbaka (speaker TBA)
Financial Models – Sean Hodgins, CPA, CA, Co-Founder, Tandem Innovation Group
Government Funding Programs & Non-Dilutive Funding – Cynthia Shippam, Industrial Technology Advisor, NRC IRAP and Brianna Blaney, Co-founder & CEO, Pocketed
The Business Case – What an Angel Really Wants – Mike Volker, Angel Investor & CEO, WUTIF Capital

Unable to attend in person?
We will have a livestream available.

This event is free for startups, competition participants, students & NVBC Community (sponsors, mentors & volunteers). For everyone else, tickets are $20.
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A Conversation with 2022’s Top Startups
2023-04-04 12:00 - 13:00
Tuesday, April 4 @ 12PM PST
Every fall, three B.C. startups take home the top prizes in North America’s largest startup competition: the New Ventures BC Competition, presented by Innovate BC.
In case you missed it, in 2022 the coveted first, second and third place spots were awarded to OVOU, Beam Commerce, and VoxCell Bioinnovation respectively.
Join us during your lunch break for an intimate discussion with the founders of these winning companies who will share what they did to be successful and what pitfalls to avoid.
+ get some tips on being successful in the competition (applications are open!)

Speakers:

Reza Varzidehkar, Founder, OVOU
Varun Lundra, Co-Founder, Beam Commerce
Dr. Karlina Valente, CEO/CSO/Founder, VoxCell BioInnovation
Angie Schick, Executive Director, New Ventures BC
Raghwa Gopal, President/CEO, Innovate BC

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Startup Seminar: Building a Fundable Startup & 2023 Kickoff Networking Event
2023-03-28 16:00 - 19:30
Join us for the 23rd annual Competition Kick off Seminar followed by an exciting evening of networking! Speak to industry leaders, meet your fellow competitors, and mingle with past participants. This event is free for all BC tech startups, students, and our NVBC Community.
Not sure if you want to join the Competition? This is a great way to meet our community and decide if the Competition makes sense for your startup.
Agenda:
3:30pm – Seminar registration
4:00-5:30pm – Seminar
5:30-7:30pm – Kickoff Networking reception

SEMINAR
Building a Fundable Startup: What Founders Need to Know
There are seven evergreen rules of building fundamentally fundable startups that all early-stage founders need to know. These rules allow ventures to raise at higher valuations, raise faster and raise from the top investors. In good capital markets, such as the last two years, they were ‘nice to have’ but in a market climate like today, these rules are a ‘must have’ for ventures to successfully raise seed capital.
Speaker:

Maninder Dhaliwal, Managing Partner, Startup Studio – Accelerator and Venture Fund. She is the founding chair of TiE Vancouver Angels, and serves on the global steering committee for TiE Global Angels – the largest angel investor network in the world.

NETWORKING RECEPTION
After Maninder’s presentation, join us for our 2023 New Ventures BC Competition Kickoff Networking Event
Speak to industry leaders, meet your fellow competitors, and mingle with past participants.
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