Through Ignite, Innovate BC grants up to $300,000 CAD to fund the development of new technologies in natural resources, engineering, or applied sciences.
The hub is designed as a collaborative workspace where bio-science companies and entrepreneurs can connect with researchers and access shared tools and resources.
Shelvie Fernan from Edmonton and Lourdes Juan from Calgary are two of the winners of the 2022 HerStory pitch competition run by Alberta Innovates and The51, an organization that invests in startups and companies led by women and gender-diverse founders.