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SUMMARY:AccelerateIP Breakfast: Maximize & Implement Your IP Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful morning on Thursday\, May 2nd from 8:30 – 10:30 AM PT\, as we kickstart the day with a power-packed breakfast session\, as part of a partnership with Spring and AccelerateIP. This panel is tailored for entrepreneurs like you who recognize the paramount importance of intellectual property in the tech ecosystem. Hear from IP thought leaders\, a founder\, and ecosystem partners\, including: \n\n​Morgan McDonald and David Spratley of DLA Piper\n​Jayesh Vekariya of joni\n​Caroline von Hirschberg of Spring\n\n​What to Expect: \n​🔍 Business Strategy and IP: Explore the strategic integration of IP in your business model and unlock new avenues for growth. \n​🛡️ Protecting Your Assets: Arm yourself with the knowledge necessary to safeguard your intellectual property\, with a focus on trademarks and copyrights. \n​🌐 Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs who share your ambitions and aspirations\, fostering collaborations that transcend boundaries. \n​🗣️ Interactive Panel: Engage directly with our distinguished guest speakers as they share invaluable insights\, experiences\, and practical tips for navigating the intricate world of IP in the tech industry. \n​🥇 AccelerateIP: Maximize the most out of the AccelerateIP program\, delivered by New Ventures BC\, and access mentorship\, resources\, and costs for legal support of up to $85\,000 \n​Limited Spots Available \n​Spaces are filling up fast\, and we have only a limited number of spots left! Don’t miss out on this exclusive chance designed specifically for entrepreneurs who are committed to unlocking the full potential of their intellectual property assets in today’s fiercely competitive tech landscape. Register now to secure your spot!
URL:https://www.newventuresbc.com/event/accelerateip-breakfast-maximize-implement-your-ip-strategy/
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SUMMARY:Funding Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:​Part of the 2024 New Ventures BC Competition \n​Presented by Innovate BC \n​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. \n​What you’ll learn: \nJoin us for an afternoon covering what startups should know about raising capital. \nCan’t make it in person? Register for our “Livestream Only” option to gain access to the event virtually. \nAgenda & Speakers:  \n1:00pm: Intro to Capital Compass\, Stacey Armstrong\, Ecosystem Relations Manager\, Innovate BC and Capital Compass \n1:15pm: Capital and Valuation\, Jeff Lightburn\, Director\, Technology & Innovation Banking Group\, National Bank of Canada \n1:45pm: Funding Fundamentals\, Keith Ippel\, Co-CEO & Founder\, Spring \n​Details: \n​Time: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM\nLocation: SFU VentureLabs – 11th Floor Concourse \n​This event is free for all BC tech startups\, students\, and our NVBC Community. \n​For more information about NVBC Competition 2024\, visit our competition page. \nButton Text
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SUMMARY:Startup Canada Tour - Partnered Event
DESCRIPTION:We’re attending Startup Canada‘s tour stop in Langley! \nJoin us and Startup Canada in Langley on May 15 at the Coast Langley City Hotel & Convention Centre for a day of networking\, learning\, and gaining the tools to drive your business forward! This is your chance to meet our team and ask any burning questions about how New Ventures BC can help your startup. \nWe’re offering our community a special 20% discount by using code “STARUPTOUR20″ at checkout. \nRegister Here!
URL:https://www.newventuresbc.com/event/startup-canada-tour-partnered-event/
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SUMMARY:Corporate Structure
DESCRIPTION:Part of the 2024 New Ventures BC Competition \nPresented by Innovate BC \nThroughout 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. \nWhat you’ll learn: \nJoin 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. \nDuring 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. \nTopics covered include:\nInitial corporate structuring issues\nAllocating founders shares\nPreparing a financing plan\nSourcing seed capital\nAllocating stock options\nFinancing a new venture\nTaxes \nSpeakers:\nHardeep Gill – Partner\, Fasken\nSamuel Li – Partner\, Fasken\nGeoff Pedlow – Partner\, Fasken \nCan’t make it in person? Register for our “Livestream Only” option to gain access to the event virtually. \nDetails: \nDate: May 16\, 2024\nTime: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM\nLocation: Fasken – Vancouver Room B/C \n— \nBy signing up for New Ventures BC events\, you agree to be added to the NVBC e-newsletter (you can opt out at anytime). You also agree that any photos taken at events may be used by NVBC for marketing purposes. \nButton Text
URL:https://www.newventuresbc.com/event/corporate-structure/
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SUMMARY:Non-dilutive Capital: SR&ED
DESCRIPTION:​Part of the 2024 New Ventures BC Competition \n​Presented by Innovate BC \n​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. \n​What you’ll learn: \nEY 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. \nLearn 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. \nSpeakers:  \nTamara J Tarnowsky – Senior Manager\, EY Canada\nDavid Ko – Manager\, EY Canada\nMo Mostafaei – Partner\, EY Canada \n​Details: \nDate: May 27\, 2024\nTime: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM\nLocation: Virtual \n​This event is free for all BC tech startups\, students\, and our NVBC Community. \n​For more information about NVBC Competition 2024\, visit our competition page. \nButton Text
URL:https://www.newventuresbc.com/event/non-dilutive-capital-sred/
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SUMMARY:IP Considerations for Science-Based Companies - Partnered Event with AccelerateIP
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging session to help founders of science-based companies understand the importance of Intellectual Property (IP) and the latest on programs that can help support you in this journey. \nDuring this session\, we’ll dive into: \n\nIP considerations for science-based companies\nThe latest on program offerings including IP Assist and Accelerate IP\, two federal programs that provide crucial support and subsidies for IP protection.\n\nGuest speaker: Mike Damiani (Partner at BLG; PhD in Biochemistry\, SFU\, 2012; Patent Agent) \nAfter the presentation\, there will be opportunities for short one-on-one meetings. If you would like to schedule a meeting please indicate so when you register\, a limited number are available. Meet with: \n\nMike Damiani\nKamaldeep Sembi (SFU Director of Technology Licensing & IP Legal Counsel)\nMentors from SFU VentureLabs\nMentors from the Charles Chang Institute for Entrepreneurship\n\nDon’t miss this chance to learn the latest on IP programs for science-based companies. \nSupported by SFU 4D Labs\, Borden Ladner Gervais\, SFU TLO\, SFU Venture Labs\, Charles Chang Institute for Entrepreneurship\, and the AccelerateIP program. \nLogistics:\nDate: Thursday\, May 30th\nTime: 1:00 – 2:30 PM\nLocation: SSB 7172 – South Sciences Building\nSFU Burnaby\n643A Science Road\, Burnaby\, BC \n\nRegister Here!
URL:https://www.newventuresbc.com/event/ip-considerations-for-science-based-companies-partnered-event-with-accelerateip/
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SUMMARY:Managing Your IP
DESCRIPTION:Part of the 2024 New Ventures BC Competition \nPresented by Innovate BC \nThroughout 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. \nWhat you’ll learn:\nTrade-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. \nSpeakers:\nRoger Kuypers – Partner\, Trademark Agent\, Fasken\nLing Wong – Counsel\, Patent & Trademark Agent\, Fasken \nDetails:\nDate: May 30\, 2024\nTime: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM\nLocation: Virtual \n— \nBy signing up for New Ventures BC events\, you agree to be added to the NVBC e-newsletter (you can opt out at anytime). You also agree that any photos taken at events may be used by NVBC for marketing purposes. \nButton Text
URL:https://www.newventuresbc.com/event/managing-your-ip/
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SUMMARY:Vancouver Startup Week's Ecosystem Showcase - Partnered Event
DESCRIPTION:We’re attending the #VSW2024 Ecosystem Showcase from Vancouver Startup Week! \nWhen you’re an early-stage entrepreneur\, you need all the support and resources that you can get! Join us for the Ecosystem Showcase as part of Vancouver Startup Week\, and meet all the organizations in town that are here to support you. Learn about the programs and resources that are available to local entrepreneurs. \nRegister Here!
URL:https://www.newventuresbc.com/event/vancouver-startup-week-partnered-event/
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