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BC Innovator Skills Initiative

BC Innovator Skills Initiative

Funds British Columbia employers hiring skilled technology talent through targeted support linked to each hire.

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The BC Innovator Skills Initiative provides financial support to employers in British Columbia filling new positions in technology or technology-related roles, with a particular focus on increasing participation by underrepresented individuals in BC's tech sector. Qualifying employers receive up to CAD 10,000 per new hire. The programme is funded by the Province of British Columbia and delivered b…

What this grant funds

Wage subsidies of up to $10,000 per hire for BC employers filling technology or tech-related positions, with a focus on recruiting underrepresented individuals into BC's tech sector.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www2.gov.bc.ca