Last Saturday we welcomed post-secondary students to our Experience Ventures Patent This! IP Challenge. 💡 Students got hands-on experience in the science and innovation world, learning about product creation and patent development by working alongside a patent agency. 🤝

📣 NEW: $17M in funding for 10 orgs like Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) at University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University's SFU VentureLabs, Life Sciences BC, Accelerate Okanagan. This will: ✅grow sectors like #LifeSciences, #CleanTech & #Construction ✅create 2500+ jobs ✅support 900+ #BC businesses ➡️ ow.ly/1U3q50URrui

VentureLabs receives $2.5 million from Pacific Economic Development Canada. Our new program, PeraGo, is designed for the unique needs of deeptech ventures. They will grow from startup to investor-ready faster with the help of the program’s experts, roadmaps, and network. buff.ly/4hD2jUL

Building an MVP? Avoid these 5 developmental mistakes: ⬇️ Your minimum viable product (MVP) allows you to collect feedback in early stages and alter your product as needed. A successful MVP can create efficiency in the future. Read the full article: buff.ly/4hdKXOp

Last Friday, we were invited to the Pacific Economic Development Canada HQ, where they announced $2.5 million funding for VentureLabs to launch PeraGo! Our Executive Director, Lesley Esford and ViewsML's CEO, Kenneth To met with Minister@HarjitSajjan to showcase what PeraGo can do for local innovation.

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📢 ICYMI, Pacific Economic Development Canada is providing $2.5M in funding for VentureLabs’ new program PeraGo! 🌟 This funding will deepen our focus on helping B.C. deeptech and life sciences companies grow into leading global ventures. 🔗 venturelabs.ca/sfu-venturelab…

🚨 Tomorrow is the last day to register! 🚨 Learn how Canadian companies can thrive in Brazil's dynamic innovation ecosystem. 🔗 Register here: buff.ly/42JriBJ

📢 Connecting all angels, founders, funds, and accelerators! Join the Western Angel Investment Summit presented by Angel Forum on February 20th in Victoria! 🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/3PStOhg

🌟VentureLabs Member Company Spotlight: #ThisFish 🌟 ThisFish is a company transforming the seafood industry with cutting-edge AI and automation. ⬇️ Watch this video to learn more about their flagship platform, Tally, and how they help seafood processors in various ways.

🚀 Maximize your company's growth by learning to use open source software compliantly! On February 12th, join in on New Ventures BC's IP Speaker Series: Open Source Software. 🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/3Qcpbin

Today we celebrate women in STEM driving innovation & breaking barriers! As a Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub hub, VentureLabs proudly supports women-led ventures. Through Lab2Market Discover, we led a cohort for BIPOC, women-identifying & non-binary researchers, helping bring research to market.

Join @Garibaldicap for a six-part webinar series presented for VentureLabs. 💻 Gain valuable insights on preparing for capital raising activities. The first session is on Feb 20! 🔗 Register: buff.ly/4aRyXQG

The spotlight’s on RxPx! 💡 RxPx’s eBook has been named as a winner in the Digital Health Awards. Hosted by The Digital Health Association, this program celebrates outstanding digital health resources. 🏆 📚Learn more about RxPx’s eBook: buff.ly/410kKxb

VentureLabs is a hub for innovation, bringing together visionary entrepreneurs and investors through impactful events like Keiretsu Forum NW Northwest Roadshow. A big thank you to Keiretsu Forum for choosing VentureLabs as a venue for this important gathering!

Are you looking for community support this Valentines Day? 🫂 Become a member company through our Scale Up accelerator program. 📈 Members get access to: ✅ Expert mentorship ✅ Marketing support ✅ Fundraising guidance ✅ Workstations Learn more: buff.ly/3WctY6Y

🚀 Get a chance to earn non-dilutive investment! @BCCICE will be granting projects funding based on their: ➡️ Low Carbon Bio and Synthetic Fuels ➡️ Battery and Energy Storage ➡️ Low Carbon Hydrogen ➡️ Carbon Management 🔗 Join the informational webinar: buff.ly/4hCbUf5

TechExit.io is the event for entrepreneurs looking to navigate tech mergers, acquisitions, and exits with confidence. Connect with top investors and explore strategic growth opportunities. Register here: buff.ly/42VR3Pi

Coming soon: Our new program, PeraGo, works with deeptech and life sciences companies to streamline their journey from Seed to Series A with mentor-backed expertise and established resources. Stay tuned for our official launch soon!

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