Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in BC

The eligibility criteria for connecting with an Innovation Advisor are based on company characteristics and readiness for growth or innovation initiatives.

• The company must be incorporated.
• The company should be ready to grow or scale operations.
• The company must be looking to create a new product, service, or process.

Who is eligible?

This service is designed for incorporated businesses in Canada that are ready to grow or scale, create a new product, service, or process, or seek expert advice.

• Incorporated businesses in Canada looking to expand.
• Enterprises planning to develop new products, services, or processes.
• Companies needing access to government programs and services for financing, technical advice, or foreign market expertise.
• Businesses seeking the expertise of former entrepreneurs and private-sector professionals to leverage networks and experience.
• Organizations looking to connect with Senior Innovation Advisors for strategic growth consults.

Eligible expenses

The Innovation Advisors program offers guidance to businesses looking to grow or scale their operations, develop new products, services, or processes, and tap into government resources. It connects entrepreneurs with experienced advisors who provide insights and access to a range of government programs and services.

• Access to expert advice for business growth and scaling opportunities.
• Guidance in creating and developing new products, services, or processes.
• Leverage of extensive networks to find suitable government programs and services.
• Consultation on financing, technical advice, and foreign market expertise.
• Support in strategizing for digital marketing, financial modeling, business development, market entry, and more.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant connects businesses with Innovation Advisors in the Pacific and Yukon region of Canada, aligning the expertise within specific regional contexts. Eligible businesses can seek guidance tailored to their location and industry needs in these areas.

• Pacific region, including British Columbia.
• Yukon Territory.

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The Innovation Advisors assess applicants based on specific criteria to determine eligibility and suitability for the program.

• Relevance of the project to the grant program
• Potential impact on business growth and innovation
• Demonstrated need for government support
• Capacity and readiness of the applicant to implement the project
• Alignment with government priorities and objectives

Here are additional relevant details about connecting with Innovation Advisors:

• Innovation Advisors offer a blend of public and private sector knowledge, invaluable for companies seeking comprehensive growth strategies.
• The service may provide unique advantages through the extensive networks and personal experiences of the advisors.
• Advisors can facilitate introductions to critical industry contacts and government programs that might not be easily accessible otherwise.
• This service is designed to help not just with growth but also in navigating the complexities of government funding and support systems.