What is Innovate BC?
Innovate BC is delivered by Innovate BC / BC Government as a grant. Funding is typically varies by program ($10K–$500K). This page covers eligibility, intake status, and what an application actually requires.
At a glance
| Funding amount | Varies by program ($10K–$500K) |
|---|---|
| Cost share | Variable |
| Level | Provincial |
| Program type | Grant |
| Delivered by | Innovate BC / BC Government |
| Available in | BC |
| Intake status | Check intakes |
| Last verified | May 2026 |
Who qualifies
- Eligible industries: Technology, innovation, clean tech
- Employee count: min 1
- Eligible activities: Tech innovation, product development, market validation, scale-up
Watch out for
Non-tech; non-BC; non-incorporated
Deadlines & how to apply
Multiple programs (Ignite, Venture Acceleration, BC Fast Pilot, Go-to-Market Microgrant); Innovate BC launched a Microgrant Platform in Nov 2025 for rapid $10K–$50K calls. Check innovatebc.ca for current and upcoming intakes.
How NorthGrants helps with Innovate BC
Most business owners read about Innovate BC, see the funding amount, and stop. The hard part isn't finding the grant. It's building an application that actually wins.
NorthGrants builds the full application framework for you: a tailored project narrative aligned to this program's evaluation criteria, a budget structure that maps to eligible costs, and the supporting documentation checklist. You review it, refine the parts only you can write, and submit.