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SUMMARY:IP Pathways Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join the IP Pathways Workshop\, an educational workshop designed to equip startups and scaleups with the fundamentals of intellectual property\, IP strategy\, and business growth\, presented by Hubspace with New Ventures BC and Innovate BC. By the end of this course\, startups and scaleups will gain knowledge and actionable insights to align IP strategy and business strategy. \nCourse Date: March 6\, 2025\nTime: 12pm – 6pm\nLocation: Hubspace’s Office\, 101-1584 7th Avenue\, Prince George\, BC\, V2L 3P4 \nWho should attend this course?  \n\nFounders or C-level executives at small to medium-sized organizations based in B.C. \nEmployees at a BC-based startup or scaleup companies where understanding IP strategy is important to their role \nLearners looking for a flexible and remote option to learn about IP\nStream 2-2 and Stream 3 applicants in AccelerateIP looking to fulfill education requirements \n\n\nAgenda: \n\n12pm – 1pm: Networking (refreshments available)\n1pm – 5pm: Workshop (there will be breaks in-between)\n5pm – 6pm: Exam (optional\, participants can choose to complete the exam within 48 hours at a different location if they wish)\n\nTo test understanding\, this program will conclude with a written exam. Participants must attend all sessions in full and pass the exam to receive certification.  \nWhat you’ll learn \n\nIP strategy and how it relates to your business\nIdentify the different forms of IP and how they relate to business strategy\nUnderstand the basics of IP strategy\nAssess the importance of a data strategy \nIdentify how different forms of IP intersect and can be layered or combined for strategic advantage\nUnderstand the fundamentals of IP licensing\nIdentify the key provisions in non-disclosure agreements and licensing agreements\nUnderstand IP enforcement strategies including alternatives to litigation\nNote IP-related aspects of diversity and inclusion within your organization\n\nDriven by the success of AccelerateIP’s IP Certification Program\, New Ventures BC developed the IP Pathways program to address the demonstrated need for widespread access to IP education province-wide. \nMeet your instructor & moderator \nSusan Tees\, IP Director\, New Ventures BC \nSusan is a veteran Class I patent agent with experience in Canadian and US patent law and practice. She has over 30 years of experience\, including the preparation and filing of approximately 100 submissions to the US and Canadian patent offices\, or through foreign associates. Her varied experience spans industries including drug manufacturing\, mobile phone applications\, DNA constructs\, and personal health appliances. Susan works with her clients to create their IP strategy and advise them on strategies to protect their innovations as they build their business. \nWe gratefully acknowledge the financial support of Innovate BC and the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Jobs\, Economic Development and Innovation. \nButton Text
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SUMMARY:How BC Startup Competitions Can Accelerate Your Growth
DESCRIPTION:Raising capital and gaining traction as an early-stage venture is challenging\, but the right startup competition can provide the exposure\, feedback\, and investor connections needed to move your business forward. \n​Join Accelerate Okanagan and New Ventures BC for an info session on two of BC’s top startup competitions: \n\nThe New Ventures BC Competition\, offering education sessions\, tailored mentorship and over $250\,000 in cash and prizes\nThe Okanagan Angel Summit provides capital-raising mentorship and exposure to investors\, with an investment of around $200k made into one venture\n\n​We’ll break down how each competition works\, how they complement each other\, and why participating in both can provide valuable insights\, connections\, and opportunities for growth. \n​Event Details:\nDate: March 10\, 2025\nTime: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM\nLocation: Accelerate Okanagan\n201 – 460 Doyle Ave\, Kelowna\, BC V1Y 0C2 (In-person only) \n​Agenda:\n4:30pm – Registration & Networking\n5:00pm – Info session begins\n5:30pm – Q&A session\n5:45pm – Wrap up \n___ \nA 2025 New Ventures BC Competition Event\nPresented by Innovate BC\, as a part of Road to Web Summit Vancouver (R2SWV). \n​By signing up for this event\, you agree to be added to NVBC and Accelerate Okanagan marketing materials (you can opt out at anytime). You also agree that any photos taken at events may be used by NVBC or Accelerate Okanagan for marketing purposes. \nButton Text
URL:https://www.newventuresbc.com/event/how-bc-startup-competitions-can-accelerate-your-growth/
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SUMMARY:2025 New Ventures BC Competition Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us online as we review the 25th annual New Ventures BC Competition competition process. \n​Event Details:\nDate: Tuesday\, March 11\, 2025\nTime: 4:30pm – 5:30pm\nLocation: Virtual \nApplications for the Competition are open until March 31st\, 2025 at 11:59pm PST. \n​​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 #NVBC2025 competition! \n___ \nA 2025 New Ventures BC Competition Event\nPresented by Innovate BC\, as a part of Road to Web Summit Vancouver (R2SWV). \n​By signing up for this event\, you agree to be added to NVBC marketing materials (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
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SUMMARY:2025 New Ventures BC Competition Kick-Off
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we launch the 25th Annual New Ventures BC Competition\, the startup competition that has helped thousands of entrepreneurs launch their ideas into thriving businesses. \n​Access to funding and resources\, networking with the local tech community\, exclusive seminars with industry experts- that’s just the tip of the iceberg for how the New Ventures BC Competition can benefit your startup! Connect with past winners\, competitors\, and key members of BC’s startup ecosystem for an evening of networking\, inspiration\, and celebration. \n​​Panelists:\n​Adele Khavari and Kamyab Zandi from TIMEZYX (2024 First Place Winner) \nRayce Rossum and Todd Winship from yPilot (2024 Leap to the Cloud Prize Winner) \nAmanda Ackroyd and Mallory Flynn from insporos (2024 Innovate BC Woman-Led Venture Award Winner) \n​Moderator: Fernanda Whitaker (Director of Partnerships\, Innovate BC) \n  \n​Event Details:\nDate: Thursday\, March 27\, 2025\nTime: 4:00pm – 6:00pm\nLocation: Fasken Vancouver \n​Agenda:\n4:00pm – Registration\n4:30pm – Winners’ Panel Begins\n5:15pm – Networking\n5:45pm – Wrap-up \nThis event is free for all BC tech startups\, students\, and our  NVBC Community. \nApplications for the Competition are open until March 31st\, 2025 at 11:59pm PST. \n​​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 #NVBC2025 competition! \n___ \nA 2025 New Ventures BC Competition Event\nPresented by Innovate BC\, as a part of Road to Web Summit Vancouver (R2SWV). \n​By signing up for this event\, you agree to be added to NVBC marketing materials (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
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SUMMARY:Startup Sprint
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow New Ventures BC Competitors and the BC tech community for a day packed with startup essentials! These education sessions are open to anyone interested in learning about building a tech startup\, even if you are not part of the Competition. The event is designed to help 2025 Competition entrants prepare for your Round 2 submissions\, due on April 22nd\, 2025. \n​Come for the whole day or stay for select seminars. Space is limited\, be sure to register in advance.\n​For those that can’t make it in person\, we will be offering a livestream of the event! More information for the livestream will be provided after registration. \nEvent Details \nDate: Saturday\, March 29\nTime: 9:15 AM to 4:00 PM\nLocation: UBC Robson Square (Room C400/420)\n800 Robson St\, Vancouver\, BC \nAgenda \n9:15 AM: Registration\n9:45 AM: Product/Market Fit (Lesley Duncan & Dave Thomas\, SFU VentureLabs)\n11:00 AM: Break\n11:15 AM: Introduction to Pricing for Innovation (Steven Forth\, Ibbaka)\n12:30 PM: Lunch Break\n1:15 PM: Financial Models (Sean Hodgins\, Tag Team IG)\n2:15 PM: Break\n2:30 PM: The Business Case: What an Angel Really Wants (Mike Volker\, VANTEC Angel Network)\n4:00 PM: End \n___ \nThis event is free for all BC tech startups\, students\, and our  NVBC Community. \nApplications for the Competition are open until March 31st\, 2025 at 11:59pm PST. \n​​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 #NVBC2025 competition! \n___ \nA 2025 New Ventures BC Competition Event\nPresented by Innovate BC\, as a part of Road to Web Summit Vancouver (R2SWV). \n​By signing up for this event\, you agree to be added to NVBC marketing materials (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
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