grant_single_labels|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|timelineUnspecified
grant_single|financingType
Other Support
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Information and cultural industries
grant_single|grantors
  • Government of British Columbia
  • New Ventures BC
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open

grant_single_labels|preview

Get access to a free, self-guided online course to help validate your market and assess your tech or small business idea through multimedia learning modules, videos, and venture-building assignments.

grant_single_labels|projects

There are eligible projects for this grant:
  • Market Validation Training program
  • Introduction to Intellectual Property module
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$10,000

Montreal
Market Validation Training for a social enterprise promoting local artisans in Montreal.

$9,000

Toronto
Introduction to Intellectual Property module for small tech startup in Toronto.

$10,000

Calgary
Market Validation Training for a new financial app developed by a startup in Calgary.

$6,500

Ottawa
Introduction to Intellectual Property module for an AI research initiative in Ottawa.

$9,000

Edmonton
Market Validation Training for a cooperative aiming to expand organic farming in Edmonton.

grant_single_labels|admissibility

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

There are eligible types of companies for this grant. Eligible companies include early-stage businesses and entrepreneurs in British Columbia with tech or small business ideas.
  • Early-stage businesses
  • Entrepreneurs with tech or small business ideas

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

There are certain types of companies that are not eligible for this grant:
  • Non-tech or non-small businesses
  • Companies located outside of British Columbia

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

Eligible expenses for this grant may include:
  • Market validation activities
  • Prototype development costs
  • Strategic business planning expenses
  • Mentorship or advisory services fees
  • IP education and strategy development

grant_single_labels|criteria

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria include:
  • Market validation and potential impact of the business idea
  • Sustainability and scalability of the proposed business model
  • Entrepreneurial skills and team capabilities
  • Feasibility and clarity of the business plan

grant_single_labels|register

  • Sign up for the online courses through the provided registration form
  • Complete the registration process to receive a login link
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