Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Innovate BC
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
Innovate BC is a provincial Crown agency in British Columbia, Canada, dedicated to fostering growth and innovation in the technology sector through financial support and collaborative initiatives. The organization plays a pivotal role in bridging research with marketable solutions by offering tailored funding programs, such as the Ignite Program and BC Fast Pilot Program, to support various stages of the innovation lifecycle.
4 opportunities available

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Innovate BC — Ignite Program
Innovate BCMoney to accelerate British Columbia innovation in natural resources and applied science
Eligible Funding
- Max. $300,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

Grant and FundingClosed
Innovate BC — Innovator Skills Initiative (ISI)
Government of British ColumbiaWage subsidy for B.C's tech sector
Eligible Funding
- Max. $10,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

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Innovate BC — BC Fast Pilot program
Government of British ColumbiaMoney for pilots and commercialization in B.C
Eligible Funding
- Max. $200,000
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION

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BC On-Farm Technology Adoption Program
Innovate BCCost-shared funding for B.C. farmers adopting new technologies
Eligible Funding
- From $300 to $150,000
- Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION