New Ventures BC

Big thank you to New Ventures BC and all the amazing founders and EIRs who came to my half-day data room workshop yesterday. We got into how data rooms help founders shorten the amount of time it takes to raise capital, helps founders build confidence, and we mocked up everyone's investment memo. I had a great time putting this on and meeting you all. Looking forward to many more workshops and webinars to come. Special thanks to Bradley Fung, Liz Bowell, and Angie Schick for supporting the session with such care. SeyedFarshid Bahari Andrew Armstrong Dr. Jackie F. Steele (she/elle) スティール若希 Jack Hwang Ivan Klyuzhin Reuben Avery Ean Jackson Shahrzad Tayebi, IBCLC, CST Jiecheng Shi Aaron Stuart Jana Boyko

Thinking about joining a startup competition? 🤔 Here’s why you should! Join New Ventures BC and Accelerate Okanagan for How BC Startup Competitions Can Accelerate Your Growth, an in-person event designed to help early-stage founders navigate two of BC’s top startup competitions: ✅ The New Ventures BC Competition – offering education, mentorship & $250K+ in cash and prizes
 ✅ The Okanagan Angel Summit – provides capital-raising mentorship and exposure to investors, with an investment of around $200k made into one venture 📅 March 10, 2025 | 📍 201 - 460 Doyle Ave, Kelowna (Accelerate Okanagan) Part of the New Ventures BC Competition programming and Road to Web Summit Vancouver (R2SWV), presented by Innovate BC. 📌 Register now: https://ow.ly/BRKr50V80Eq #StartupBC #BCEntrepreneurship #NVBC2025 #R2WSV

Exciting news! The 7th Okanagan Angel Summit is here, and Accelerate Okanagan is ready to make waves in BC’s innovation ecosystem. This annual investment event brings startups and investors together to connect, grow, and shape the future of BC tech. Key Stats: 💰 $1,000,000 directly invested in six startups since 2018. 📈 $31M+ in follow-on investments raised by participating companies. 🌟 $160M+ in revenues generated by Summit alumni. Whether you’re ready to pitch your big idea or eager to join the ranks of accredited investors, the Okanagan Angel Summit is your chance to be part of something transformative. Don’t wait—learn more and apply here >> https://ow.ly/8J4N50V6AjI #OkanaganAngelSummit #InvestOkanagan #Summit #OkanaganTech #AccelerateOkanagan

𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥: 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽! Learn the Fundamentals of Intellectual Property 💡 This workshop is designed to equip startups and scale-ups with the fundamentals of intellectual property, IP strategy, and business growth. Available FREE of charge to applicants located in British Columbia. Registration is required! GET YOUR FREE TICKET AT: https://lnkd.in/gPsNXuyB 🙋♂️ Who should attend this course? 🔘 Founders or C-level executives at small to medium-sized organizations based in B.C. 🔘 Employees at a B.C.-based startup or scaleup companies where understanding IP strategy is important to their role 🔘 All Learners looking for a flexible and remote way to learn about IP 🔘 Stream 2-2 and Stream 3 applicants in the AccelerateIP program who are looking to fulfill their education requirements 📆 Date: March 6, 2025, 12pm – 6pm What you’ll learn: 💡 IP strategy and how it relates to your business 💡Identify the different forms of IP and how they relate to business strategy 💡Understand the basics of IP strategy 💡Assess the importance of a data strategy 💡Identify how different forms of IP intersect and can be layered or combined for strategic advantage 💡Understand the fundamentals of IP licensing 💡Identify the key provisions in non-disclosure agreements and licensing agreements 💡Understand IP enforcement strategies including alternatives to litigation 💡Note IP-related aspects of diversity and inclusion within your organization This workshop is presented by Hubspace in partnership with New Ventures BC and Innovate BC. GET YOUR FREE TICKET AT: https://lnkd.in/gPsNXuyB

💡IP Insights: IP strategy improves investor story for Orca Water Solutions Water is one of our most precious resources, and Orca Water is on a mission to help the world value, measure, and conserve it. The Vancouver-based company has developed non-intrusive ultrasonic water measurement technologies that provide highly detailed water usage insights—without cutting pipes or hiring plumbers. To scale its impact, Founder & CEO Kerry Chin turned to AccelerateIP for support in expanding Orca Water’s IP portfolio. “The AccelerateIP program allowed Orca Water to solidify an IP portfolio that we had started but never felt that we could ‘afford’ to finish. Strengthening our IP portfolio also strengthened our story for current and prospective investors.” 📖 Read Orca Water’s story: https://ow.ly/tH1J50UUrBe 🔎 Explore more inspiring articles in the IP Insights series: https://ow.ly/eeqz50UTIY6 #AccelerateIP #IPInsights #CleanTech #WaterConservation #ClimateTech Innovation UBC Foresight Canada

Absolute pleasure working with driven Founders like Olesya Shyvikova through the Market Validation Training (MVT) program hosted by SFU VentureLabs and New Ventures BC, and funded by Innovate BC.  If you have questions about how we support both emerging and scaling start-ups, reach out at any time.  Happy to share the particulars of the MVT program, and the newly launched, Pacific Economic Development Canada | Développement économique Canada pour le Pacifique-funded "PeraGo" offering for scaling DeepTech and Life Sciences ventures. https://lnkd.in/ghfHSkg3 #startups #marketvalidation #moneymodels #salesmodels #fundingmodels #founders #mentors #venturedevelopment

#ClimateTech startups should check out the opportunity below! ⤵️

For Vancouver tech founders and investors looking to grow their community, Pilot is hosting a casual social on Thursday, February 20th to spark some genuine connections. This event is best suited for: • Seed & Series A Founders in B2B Software or Consumer (pre-seed or other categories are fine with strong traction) • VC Partners and Angels who invest in the above What are you waiting for? Register for your ticket here: https://ow.ly/3K0Z50V0oLH

🚀 Ready to Secure Your Next Round of Funding? Are you gearing up to raise your first, second, or even third round of investment capital? Struggling to navigate the ever-changing venture capital vs angel vs grant landscape? Wondering what it takes to stand out and secure that all-important "yes" from investors? And why do I keep hearing about shred (SR&ED)? Join Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum for an Exclusive Founder/Funder Reverse Pitch Event! This isn’t your average pitch session. In this dynamic, interactive event, the spotlight is on investors. Whether you’re an early-stage entrepreneur looking to plan funding up to and including your first round or a growth-stage founder preparing to scale, this event is your chance to meet the right partners to fuel your success. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and take your venture to the next level. Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today! Event Details: Date: Tuesday, February 18th, 2025 Time: 5:00 - 8:00 pm Location: UBC Robson Square Theatre 🎟️ Limited capacity, make sure to get your ticket now! https://ow.ly/EqmV50UZOMz

We’re pleased to to invite you to the IP Pathways Workshop in Prince George, B.C. – a one-day educational workshop designed to equip startups and scaleups with the fundamentals of intellectual property, IP strategy, and business growth. Presented by Hubspace in partnership with New Ventures BC and Innovate BC, startups and scaleups will gain critical knowledge and actionable insights to align their IP and business strategies. 🗓️ Date: March 6, 2025 ⏰ Time: 12pm – 6pm 📍 Location: 101 - 7th Ave, Prince George, BC This workshop is FREE for B.C. residents – Registration is required, so sign up now: https://ow.ly/GXn750UVlKx Learn more about the IP Pathways Program: https://ow.ly/PztL50UVlL1