Simon Fraser University has received $2.5M from the Government of Canada to launch PeraGo, a new program to support deeptech companies in their early growth stages. The program will be operated by SFU VentureLabs which will receive the funds over the next three years.
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Management of Companies and Enterprises
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Added on 2025-02-03
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Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
- techcouver.com
The Government of British Columbia is providing nearly $550,000 to four Okanagan organizations and businesses through the Tourism Growth Program. The funding will support the region's tourism sector by expanding flight services, enhancing outdoor recreation, and attracting visitors to smaller communities.
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-23
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Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC
- castanet.net
The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) is receiving $5.49M in grant funding to co-lead the National Invention to Innovation Network over the next 5 years. The funding will be used to improve collaboration between post-secondary institutes, industries, and other partners nationwide. The funds will support training across Canada’s North and engagement with Indigenous Communities.
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Professional, scientific and technical services
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Added on 2025-01-20
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Cariboo Region, BC
- energeticcity.ca
The City of Abbotsford has released an updated Business Retention and Expansion Strategy plan, an initiative to support local businesses and economic development. Some updates include launching a comprehensive business visitation program, developing employee recruitment and retention plans, providing new online resources, and collaborating with local First Nations on economic development matters.
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Added on 2024-12-13
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Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
- abbynews.com
BC Ferries has submitted a plan to the BC Ferries Commissioner to replace four of its vessels and add one new ship to increase its transportation capacity. If approved, the ships are expected to be fully operational by 2031. The tourism and trucking industries also expect to see benefits from the new ships. The project is expected to create 1.35K jobs in the province.
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Added on 2024-12-13
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British Columbia
- cheknews.ca
Small Business BC, a non-profit organization that provides support to businesses, has filed for bankruptcy and will be shutting down. As part of the closure, approximately 36 staff members have been laid off. The organization had received funding from both the Government of Canada and the Government of British Columbia to support its operations.
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Other services (except public administration)
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Added on 2024-12-08
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British Columbia
- dailyhive.com