Useful Links and Resources

Business Start-Up Assistant provides essential business start-up information from the federal and provincial governments.

BC Registries and Online Services offer integrated business registration and business address change services based on the Business Number.

Small Business BC is a key resource centre for business information and services.

Corporate Registry creates and registers business and not-for-profit entities.

The Government and Non-Government Business Support Information (PDF, 422 KB) document contains information on government and non-government support programs and other resources that are available to British Columbia's small businesses.

Technology Accelerators, Incubators, & Related Organizations

Accelerate Okanagan is the tech accelerator that provides the necessary tools, disciplines and structure required for success, in an innovative not-for-profit, zero-equity-stake model that works better, in a place where people live better.

entrepreneurship@ubc inspires entrepreneurial thinking to create innovative ventures.

Foresight Canada accelerates the growth and impact of cleantech ecosystems across Canada.

Hubspace, delivers the InnovateBC Venture Accelerator Program in communities in North Central BC.

Innovation Island delivers the InnovateBC Venture Acceleration Program in Vancouver Island communities outside of Victoria and to the Gulf Islands and the Sunshine Coast. 

Kamloops Innovation brings innovation and technology support to North Thompson and South Cariboo businesses, entrepreneurs, and organizations.

KAST (Kootenay Association for Science and Technology) is a non-profit tech association leading the Kootenay region's economic development through technology and innovation.

New Ventures BC recognizes, encourages, and develops entrepreneurship and innovation in BC’s start-up technology sector.

SFU Venture Labs accelerates science, technology, and innovation-based companies that have winning value propositions and strong potential to scale up.

VIATEC (Victoria Innovation, Advanced Technology and Entrepreneurship Council) serves as the primary promoter and trusted source of information on the Greater Victoria technology sector. 

British Columbia Securities Commission is an independent provincial government agency responsible for regulating securities trading in B.C.

InvestRight is British Columbia Securities Commission's investor education program, providing information and tools to help B.C. investors avoid investment scams and make investment decisions that are appropriate for their individual needs.

Private and Early Stage Businesses provides information from the British Columbia Securities Commission on private and early stage businesses, and what businesses need to know to raise money.

Canada Revenue Agency administers tax laws for the Government of Canada and for most provinces and territories.

Ministry of Finance supports the prosperity of British Columbians through small business growth, effective tax administration and revenue management, and a responsible regulatory system.

Angel Forum, founded in 1997, introduces emerging companies to private equity Angel Investors and Venture Capital funds.

Canadian Venture Capital Association represents Canada's venture capital and private equity industry.

National Angel Capital Organization supports Angel investors as they foster the growth of the next generation of innovative Canadian companies.

Vancouver Angel Technology Network, VANTEC's objective is to introduce early stage investors and mentors to promising technology ventures, mainly in British Columbia.

VentureBeat is the leading source for news & perspective on tech innovation.

ACETECH is a not-for-profit organization by CEOs for CEOs of operating companies innovating with technology who want to improve their performance.

BC Tech Association is an industry-funded organization supporting the growth of British Columbia’s strong knowledge economy.

Digital Supercluster is driving Canada’s growth and prosperity through global leadership in digital innovation by bringing together businesses, academia, community and government agencies to solve some of industry and society’s biggest challenges. 

DigiBC represents the digital media and wireless sectors, including: mobile and wireless; video games; animation and special effects; social media; and interactive marketing industry sectors.

Futurpreneur Canada supports the entrepreneurial passions of Canada’s young enterprise and is the only national, non-profit organization that provides financing, mentoring and support tools to aspiring business owners aged 18-39.

Genome British Columbia leads genomics innovation on Canada’s West Coast and facilitates the integration of genomics into society.

ICTC (Information and Communications Technology Council) is a not-for-profit national centre of expertise for the digital economy, and the trusted source for evidence-based policy advice, forward looking research, and creative capacity building programs.

Innovate BC develops entrepreneurial talent and commercializes technology through startup companies and partnerships between industry and academia.

Launch Academy provides early-stage entrepreneurs with world class startup education and mentorship in a collaborative environment.

LifeSciences BC is a not-for-profit, non-government, industry association that supports and represents the life sciences community of British Columbia through leadership, facilitation of investment and partnering, advocacy, and promotion of our world-class science and industry.

Miatics powers research & development creation by connecting private sector with the best post-secondary institutions to solve organizational challenges.

Spring Activator empowers entrepreneurs to build better businesses through incubation, acceleration, investor and investment readiness training, and ecosystem development advisory services.

Vancouver Economic Commission works to strengthen Vancouver’s economic future by providing programs, supporting local companies, convening with purpose, attracting targeted high-impact investment, and conducting and publishing thoughtful leading-edge industry research.

Volition Advisors partners with a variety of trusted organizations to deliver programs that aim to educate, support and accelerate startups within the community.

Business Development Bank of Canada offers financing, consulting services and venture capital.

Industry Canada works with Canadians throughout the economy, and in all parts of the country, to improve conditions for investment, improve Canada's innovation performance, increase Canada's share of global trade, and build a fair, efficient and competitive marketplace.

National Research Canada NRC-IRAP has a long history of providing excellent technical and business advisory services related to research and development, including strategic intelligence and customized solutions to fit your business needs.

Scientific Research & Experimental Development Program (SR&ED) is a federal tax incentive program, administered by the Canada Revenue Agency, that encourages Canadian businesses of all sizes, and in all sectors to conduct research and development in Canada.

Sustainable Development Technology Canada is a not-for-profit foundation that finances and supports the development and demonstration of clean technologies which provide solutions to issues of climate change, clean air, water quality and soil, and which deliver economic, environmental and health benefits to Canadians.

Western Economic Diversification Canada works to strengthen western business development, and community economic development.