C Community. Collaboration. Celebration. O M A wide array of Innovate BC supported events and initiatives took place last M U year, helping to foster innovation, connections, and new opportunities. N I Through our sponsorship program, we supported Business Development Association; CANDO; T Y and promoted over 25 conferences, competitions, Jelly Marketing; Black Business Association of B.C.; events, and initiatives that provided valuable Science World’s Girl and STEAM; and Social C educational and networking opportunities, as well Venture Institute. O as celebrated B.C.’s innovators. Through a unique partnership with the TAP N N We prioritized partnerships with organizations Network, we provided B.C. tech companies access E serving underrepresented communities to expand to the Diversity and Inclusion Resource HUB, a C the awareness and reach of our programs, to guide to help employers understand and implement T learn about the unique needs of their members inclusive hiring practices. I and/or to sponsor a diverse range of events and O We also hosted events that introduced industry N initiatives. These organizations include: the Society to made-in-B.C. technologies and innovations, for Canadian Women in Science and Technology; and connected local innovators to real market First Nations Technology Council; Canadian Council opportunities, with a focus on regional and on Rehabilitation and Work; MOSAIC; Aboriginal underrepresented groups. Financial Officers’ Association of B.C.; First Nations