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New Program Launch! 📣 Introducing IP Pathways—a brand-new education series designed to equip startups and scaleups with the fundamentals of intellectual property, IP strategy and business growth. 💡 Who should join? ▪️ Founders or C-level executives at small to medium-sized organizations based in B.C. ▪️ Employees at a B.C.-based startup or scaleup companies where understanding IP strategy is important to their role ▪️ Learners looking for a flexible and remote option to learn about IP ▪️ Stream 2-2 and Stream 3 applicants in AccelerateIP looking to fulfill education requirements Registration is now open for the first IP Pathways program, IP Certification Level 1. This course is available online, free-of-charge to applicants located in British Columbia. 📅 Course Dates: Dec 5, 10, 12, 17 | 12–1:30 PM PST 📖 Read more about the launch here: https://ow.ly/RQRL50UffQL Supported by Innovate BC and the Province of British Columbia.

Join our next IP Certification Program cohort for self-identified women and non-binary founders! 📚 Launching in January 2025, this in-depth, online program offers: ✔️ Essential IP knowledge to strengthen your business and IP strategy, including an introduction to IP data, IP ownership and layering, plus licensing and enforcement ✔️ Personalized feedback from experienced IP experts ✔️ An opportunity to connect and collaborate with peers ✔️ Instruction from IP experts Myra Tawfik and Karima Bawa Program Dates: January 27 - 30th, 2025 👉 Learn more about program details and apply: https://ow.ly/7XKU50Usb3P

Don’t Miss the AccelerateIP Info Session Tomorrow! 📣 The AccelerateIP Stream 3 application intake is now open and runs until January 23, 2025! If you’re planning to apply, tomorrow’s info session is the perfect chance to learn how to strengthen your application and ask questions live with our Programs Team. 🗓️ When: Tuesday, December 17th @ 10:00 AM PST 💻 Where: Zoom ✨ Don’t wait—register now: https://ow.ly/89kJ50Us12i

Join SVX & Impact United’s final Community Connection Circle of 2024 with special guest speaker, Rochelle Grayson - happening next week! 👉 Register now! https://lnkd.in/gN2HaG6J

💡IP Insights: Hyperspectral Intelligence Inc. is Bringing Visibility and Sustainability to the Mining Industry Hyperspectral Intelligence, a geologist-led company, is revolutionizing mining with advanced hyperspectral rock analysis tools and data processing technologies. But innovation alone isn’t enough—they needed a strong IP strategy to protect their work. “As a company at the forefront of hardware and software solutions for the mineral exploration and mining industry, protecting our unique technologies became imperative to fend off competition and establish a strong market presence,” noted CEO, Dr. Michelle Tappert. 👉 Read Hyperspectral Intelligence’s story: https://ow.ly/PpiN50UqlhY 🔎 Explore more inspiring articles in the IP Insights series: https://ow.ly/eyXB50UqlhU

Applications for AccelerateIP Stream 3 are open until January 23, 2025! 💡 Have a strong IP strategy in place? Ready to draft a patent or file a trademark? This is the right stream for you. Stream 3 provides support to cover the costs of working with a legal service provider. Up to $60,000 in funding available to help implement your intellectual property strategy. 👉 Learn more about program details and eligibility: https://ow.ly/b5i250UpugC 📌 Apply Here: https://ow.ly/jpnl50UpugH #AccelerateIP

Curious about the AccelerateIP program? Want to learn more? 🤔 Attend our AccelerateIP Info Session to learn about the different program streams and gain application tips to put your best foot forward in applying. This info session will cover: ● Intake dates for all Streams ● Program updates and eligibility requirements ● A better understanding of how the application process works ● Eligible activities and quotes 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, December 17th ⏰ Time: 10:00 - 10:45 AM PST 💻 Location: Zoom 📌 Register now! https://ow.ly/K7OI50UoFOR

Collaboration over competition. This is what Spring's Invest Together in Women-Led Impact program is all about. Accredited investors join women + non-binary founders to form supportive and impactful cohorts. Thoughtfully designed, it ensures a safe space where everyone can be curious, take up space, and ultimately, create impact. At the end of the program, one founder will receive approximately $100k in funding for their startup that is making real change. Want to learn more about this opportunity? 👉 Founders head here: https://ow.ly/s0VQ50UmO1u 👉 Investors head here: https://lnkd.in/gYVWPheb 🌟 Applications close December 13th!

💡IP Insights: joni® 21st-Century Period Care™ proves that sometimes the simple solution is best Victoria-based Joni has redefined innovation with simple, yet impactful solutions that tackle issues like affordability, sustainability, and accessibility in menstrual care. But protecting these solutions isn’t simple—which is why Joni turned to AccelerateIP for support. Founder Jayesh Vekariya shared:
"Stream 1 gave us a great foundation for understanding the importance of IP... It emphasizes laying the groundwork to align IP strategy with business goals from day one, without the need for a massive budget”. Through AccelerateIP’s Streams 1 to 3, Joni has crafted a comprehensive IP strategy that not only protects their innovative solutions but also supports their mission to provide accessible period care. 👉 Read Joni’s story: https://ow.ly/OzIB50UlWBz 🔎 Explore more inspiring articles in the IP Insights series: https://ow.ly/jg9950UlWBB

Check out the new Tech & Toast event next week with SFU VentureLabs, in partnership with AccelerateIP. 🖥️ 🍞 ☕️ See the below for more details ⤵️