Program

BC Innovator Skills Initiative

Supports tech hire to help BC employers bring underrepresented talent into tech sector.

Province of British ColumbiaBritish ColumbiaGrant

About

The BC Innovator Skills Initiative provides up to $10,000 per hire to help BC employers hire new employees for tech or tech-related roles. The program targets underrepresented individuals entering BC's tech sector. It is Province-funded but delivered by Innovate BC (the Crown agency). The program page was last updated December 12, 2024 and remains active. Employers contact Innovate BC directly at info@innovatebc.ca or 1-604-602-5202.

Industries covered

AIHardwareIoT & EdgeAdvanced Manufacturing

Grants under BC Innovator Skills Initiative

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

BC Innovator Skills Initiative

Open

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

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Last verified: 31 May 2026Source: www2.gov.bc.ca