Grant

Grant

North America

North America

OPEN

OPEN

GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS

Innovator Skills Initiative

Innovator Skills Initiative

Up to $10K per grant, awarded across multiple annual rounds.

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Multiple rounds per year; check innovatebc.ca for current open rounds.

AMOUNT

Up to $10K per grant, awarded across multiple annual rounds.

AMOUNT

Up to $10K per grant, awarded across multiple annual rounds.

DEADLINE

Multiple rounds per year; check innovatebc.ca for current open rounds.

DEADLINE

Multiple rounds per year; check innovatebc.ca for current open rounds.

FUNDING TYPE

Grant

CAN YOU GET THIS?

You need to be a tech startup or small business based in British Columbia, Canada.

You need to be a tech startup or small business based in British Columbia, Canada.

The program is run by Innovate BC, which focuses on BC-based innovation. It is open to all stages and all founder identities within the tech and software industry.

The program is run by Innovate BC, which focuses on BC-based innovation. It is open to all stages and all founder identities within the tech and software industry.

YOUR REAL ODDS

The program runs multiple rounds per year, so there are recurring chances to apply.

Specific acceptance rates are not published. Multiple rounds means rejection in one cycle does not close the door permanently.

WHAT IT TAKES

  1. Check current round openings on innovatebc.ca — 15–30 minutes

  2. Prepare your business and project details — 1–3 hours

  3. Submit application through Innovate BC — 1–2 hours

WORTH KNOWING

Innovate BC runs several distinct programs beyond this grant, including mentorship, accelerators, and R&D pilots — worth exploring if you are not eligible for this specific initiative.

This is 1 of 1,600+ open opportunities.

This is 1 of 1,600+ open opportunities.

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