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Happening TODAY 📌 Don’t miss the IP Speaker Series: Culture & Law session at 1:00 PM PST. Dive into the intersection of culture and IP law, and learn how founders can navigate a Canadian IP landscape that often overlooks Traditional Knowledge. 🎟️ lu.ma/enu4qolh #IPSpeakerSeries #AccelerateIP

👉 Last Chance to Register! The next IP Speaker Series session, Culture & Law, is happening TOMORROW! Why Join? ✅ Learn key concepts like Traditional Knowledge (TK), Traditional Cultural Expressions (TCE), and Cultural Competence ✅ Get actionable strategies to safeguard your IP while respecting cultural boundaries ✅ Engage in a dynamic Q&A with experts, Mitchel Fleming & Byron Thom 🗓️ Date: Wednesday, November 27th ⏰ Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PST 💻 Location: Zoom Don’t wait – secure your spot today! 🎟️ https://ow.ly/Wbxr50Ugjb5 #IPSpeakerSeries #AccelerateIP Innovate BC, Spring, Indigenous Tech Circle, Ryan St. Germaine ♾️, Mosaic Accelerator, Rochelle Grayson, Accelerate Okanagan, Hubspace, Island Innovation, BC Tech, Life Sciences BC, Tech Yukon, SFU VentureLabs, VIATEC, Foresight Canada, Innovation UBC, Genome British Columbia, South Island Prosperity Partnership, CDL-Vancouver

New Program Launch! 📣 Introducing IP Pathways—a brand-new education series designed to equip startups and scaleups with the fundamentals of intellectual property, IP strategy and business growth. 💡 Who should join? ▪️ 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 ▪️ Learners looking for a flexible and remote option to learn about IP ▪️ Stream 2-2 and Stream 3 applicants in AccelerateIP looking to fulfill education requirements Registration is now open for the first IP Pathways program, IP Certification Level 1. This course is available online, free-of-charge to applicants located in British Columbia. 📅 Course Dates: Dec 5, 10, 12, 17 | 12–1:30 PM PST 📖 Read more about the launch here: https://ow.ly/RQRL50UffQL Supported by Innovate BC and the Province of British Columbia.

Ready to dive into the complex world of Culture & Law? Our next IP Speaker Series session is just around the corner! This webinar will explore the intersection of culture and IP law, with a focus on how Canadian IP frameworks may not always account for Traditional Knowledge. Founders, this is your chance to gain insights on navigating these nuances and learn how to protect your innovations. 📅 Date: Wednesday, November 27th 🕒 Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM PST 🌐 Location: Zoom 🎟️ Save your spot here: https://ow.ly/WQrE50Ue3KB #AccelerateIP #IPSpeakerSeries

Together we ignite ideas! 💡 This #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek, PacifiCan is proudly supporting entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors through Capital Compass BC—a database connecting #BC businesses to investors. This innovative ecosystem was developed together with our partners Innovate BC, InBC Investment Corp. and New Ventures BC. Whether you’re a tech startup or looking to invest, B.C.'s diverse and dynamic ecosystem is where you’ll want to chart your course to success. 🚀 Learn more about Capital Compass BC: https://ow.ly/OIEk50U9luN --- Ensemble, nous faisons germer les idées! 💡 En cette #SemaineMondialeDeLentrepreneuriat, PacifiCan est fière de soutenir les entrepreneurs, les innovateurs et les investisseurs au moyen de Capital Compass BC – une base de données liant les entreprises de la #CB aux investisseurs. Cet écosystème innovant a été créé avec nos partenaires Innovate BC, InBC Investment Corp. et New Ventures BC. Que vous soyez une entreprise technologique en démarrage ou que vous cherchiez à investir, l’écosystème diversifié et dynamique de la Colombie-Britannique est l’endroit où vous voudrez tracer votre route vers le succès. 🚀 Pour en savoir plus sur Capital Compass BC (en anglais)  : https://ow.ly/OIEk50U9luN

💡IP Insights: A&K Robotics Is Becoming A Major Player In Micro Mobility In our IP Insights series, we explore how A&K Robotics is at the forefront of the micro mobility landscape. This Vancouver-based startup designs autonomous electric mobility platforms and self-driving robotic pods. Their innovative solutions enhance accessibility and independence for individuals with limited mobility, while also promoting sustainable urban transportation. A&K Robotics leveraged the AccelerateIP Program to strengthen their intellectual property strategy. Co-Founder and COO, Jessica Yip, shares how the program's support has been instrumental in safeguarding their proprietary technologies, attracting investment, and solidifying their position in the market. Jessica emphasizes the importance of IP for deep-tech startups and offers valuable advice for founders on navigating IP challenges. 👉 Discover how A&K Robotics is utilizing IP to drive their growth and innovation in the autonomous micro mobility sector: https://ow.ly/q0nT50U9Cm7 🔎 Explore more articles in the IP Insights series: https://ow.ly/MESZ50U9Cm6 Photo via A&K Robotics website.

AccelerateIP Stream 3 Application Period Opens Soon! 🚀 With limited spots and high demand for Stream 3, startups should prepare early and submit a strong application to secure their place in this sought-after program. 📅 Application Period: December 9, 2024 – January 23, 2025 💥 Funding Available: Up to $60,000 to help implement your intellectual property strategy Don’t miss your chance to gain critical support for your innovation and grow your patent portfolio. ✅ Why Apply? - Get support for IP implementation - Lower the costs of working with a legal service provider 🔗 Get ready to apply and stay tuned for more details! https://ow.ly/ogFH50U9BTA #AccelerateIP

La période de candidature pour le Volet 3 d'AccélérerPI ouvre bientôt ! 🚀 Avec un nombre de places limité et une forte demande, les startups doivent se préparer tôt et soumettre une candidature solide pour décrocher leur place dans ce programme très convoité. 📅 Période de candidature : du 9 décembre 2024 au 23 janvier 2025 💥 Financement disponible : jusqu'à 60 000 $ pour mettre en œuvre votre stratégie de propriété intellectuelle Ne manquez pas l’occasion d’obtenir un soutien essentiel pour protéger votre innovation et développer votre portefeuille de brevets. ✅ Pourquoi postuler ? - Obtenez un soutien pour la mise en œuvre de votre stratégie PI - Réduisez les coûts liés aux services juridiques 🔗 Préparez-vous à postuler et restez à l’écoute pour plus de détails ! https://ow.ly/ZTJa50U9BYY #AccélérerPI

Don't miss out! Our IP Speaker Series seminar on Culture & Law is coming up next week. ⚖️ Join us for an in-depth discussion on the intersection of culture and IP law, and learn how founders can protect themselves in a Canadian IP landscape that is not always aligned with Traditional Knowledge. Event Details: 📅 Date: Wednesday, November 27th 🕒 Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PST 🌐 Location: Zoom 🎟️ Registration: https://ow.ly/zSvC50U9tpU

It’s National Women’s Entrepreneurship Day! 🌟 Today, we celebrate the innovation, resilience, and leadership of women entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of business. At New Ventures BC, we’re continuously working to address gaps in the entrepreneurship ecosystem and support women entrepreneurs in meaningful ways. Through programs like The Discovery Foundation's Mosaic Accelerator, we empower self-identifying women and non-binary entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities with the resources, mentorship, and networks they need to succeed. 🚀 We also recognize their achievements with initiatives like the $10,000 Woman-Led Venture Prize, sponsored by Innovate BC, awarded each year to the most promising woman-led startup in the New Ventures BC Competition. ✨ And there’s more to come! In the new year, we’re excited to launch a dedicated women’s cohort in AccelerateIP’s Stream 1 IP Certification Program, helping self-identifying women and non-binary founders protect and leverage their innovations. We are so lucky to be led by inspiring women mentors, collaborators, entrepreneurs, and our very own team, which is majority women-led and directed by the wonderful Angie Schick. Today and every day, we celebrate the women making waves in BC’s startup ecosystem and beyond. #WomensEntrepreneurshipDay #WomenLedInnovation