Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) is the dedicated federal economic development agency for British Columbians.

The Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) in British Columbia is a government-backed program designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) facing trade disruptions due to tariffs, providing funding to enhance productivity and market diversification.

InBC is an investment corporation focused on accelerating the growth of innovative private companies in British Columbia by providing growth capital and strategic support, particularly in alignment with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles.

Capital Compass British Columbia is a security verification service that protects websites from malicious bots and cyber threats, ensuring a safe and trusted online experience for businesses and their customers.

Business Benefits Finder is a powerful online tool that quickly connects Canadian businesses with a tailored list of government programs and services to support their growth and success, from funding to advisory services.

BDC’s Intellectual Property-Backed Financing solution recognizes the value of your IP strategy to raise capital in support of your commercialization and expansion.

Women Mentoring and Angel Network (WMAN) is a collaborative investment platform empowering women-led businesses in Canada through a network of accredited female investors, focusing on social impact and financial performance.

WeBC Business Loans for Women offers financing options of up to \$150,000 to help women start, grow or buy a business in British Columbia, including unsecured loans for Indigenous and immigrant women. WeBC provides personalized guidance, business advice, and access to training and mentoring programs to support women entrepreneurs.

The National Angel Capital Association (NACO) is a pivotal organization in Canada that mobilizes over \$1.8 billion in angel investments to support more than 2,000 entrepreneurial companies, fostering a resilient and innovative economy.

Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC) is a government program that provides funding and support to Canadian startups and small businesses for the development, testing, and commercialization of innovative technologies and solutions. The program helps address government and societal challenges through its Challenge Stream and Testing Stream.

The BC Employee Share Ownership and Venture Cap Corp Tax Credit is a non-refundable tax credit offered to individuals who invest in eligible employee share ownership plans or employee venture capital corporations in British Columbia, up to a maximum of \$2,000 per year.

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The Okanagan Angel Summit, powered by Accelerate Okanagan, is an annual 8-week program that connects early-stage companies with accredited investors, providing training in capital raising and due diligence while culminating in a live pitch event for potential investments.

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Futurpreneur Indigenous Entrepreneur Startup Program empowers young Indigenous entrepreneurs with up to \$75,000 in loan financing, mentorship, and resources tailored to their unique needs.

BDC: Growth Equity Partners provides minority equity investments ranging from $3M to $35M to mid-market growth businesses, aiming to help them become industry leaders. They seek established companies with proven markets, technology, management teams, and financial results, offering long-term partnerships with expert guidance through their Growth Equity Partners Fund II, a $250 million re-up to support Canadian entrepreneurs in scaling globally.

FCC's Indigenous Agriculture and Food Lending program provides specialized financial and advisory support to help Indigenous entrepreneurs, economic development corporations, and First Nations communities in British Columbia and across Canada grow successful businesses in the agriculture and food sectors.

The Innovator Skills Initiative provides grants of up to \$10,000 to BC employers to hire new employees from under-represented groups for tech or tech-related roles, helping to increase diversity in the province's tech sector.

Employers from not-for-profit organizations and the public sector, as well as private sector organizations with 50 or fewer full-time employees.

Mitacs Accelerate Entrepreneur provides funding and support to student and postdoctoral entrepreneurs in Canada, helping them commercialize new technologies, products or services through 4-6 month internships valued at \$15,000 each. The program is designed to support the unique needs of start-ups, targeting key stages of growth and providing access to highly skilled talent to advance research and development.