Events

Join us for a deep dive discussion exploring public disclosures and IP rights. In a casual conversation, we will explore key concepts and strategies that startups should think about when...

Streamline the patent process, and learn how to save time and money when working with an IP Professional in filing a patent application. ​​If you’re a startup looking to protect an invention...

Discover BC’s Most Promising Startups at NVBC’s Demo Day, presented by National Bank of Canada Register Here   Join us for a high-energy evening of innovation and connection. Watch companies...

​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...

​ We've narrowed the field from over 200 competitors to just 10 finalists! ​Join us in celebrating BC's best startups and see who's taking home over $250,000 in cash and...

​Ready to navigate the complexities of IP agreements with greater confidence? Whether you’re sharing prototypes, exchanging confidential information, or preparing to license your technology, knowing how to protect your startups'...

​ Continue your journey into IP agreements in practice through Part 2 of our "Agreements" series. ​This session dives into the strategies, risks, and negotiation tips for: ​Partnership Agreements ​Manufacturing...

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...

Building a startup is isolating. You are constantly facing problems you’ve never seen before, but you figure it out... sometimes taking days trying to hack together a solution. ​Build in Public...

​Intellectual Property (IP) is often a startup’s most valuable asset—and its most unpredictable expense. Without a strategic roadmap, legal fees and filing costs can spiral, draining your runway before you’ve...

Join us for Product/Market Fit with Dave Thomas and Lesley Duncan as they take you through an interactive seminar focused on getting your business ready for market. EVENT DETAILS: Date:...

Join us on Zoom for an overview of the 2026 New Ventures BC Competition. We’ll walk through the application process, key timelines, and what to expect, so you can feel...