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    Vancouver Startup Funding

    Vancouver is Canada's gateway to Asia-Pacific markets and a thriving hub for gaming, cleantech, and life sciences startups. With strong angel networks and proximity to Seattle's tech ecosystem, Vancouver offers unique advantages for global-minded entrepreneurs.

    $2.8B+
    Ecosystem Size
    3,500+
    Active Startups
    $1.2M
    Average Funding
    5
    Unicorn Companies

    Why Start Up in Vancouver?

    Key Strengths

    • Strong gaming and animation industry
    • Leading cleantech and sustainability focus
    • Access to Asia-Pacific markets
    • Vibrant angel investor community
    • Quality of life attracts top talent
    • Provincial tax credits for digital media

    Top Industries

    Gaming & Interactive Media
    Cleantech & Sustainability
    Life Sciences & Biotech
    AI & Machine Learning
    Film & Animation
    SaaS & Enterprise Software

    Vancouver Funding Programs

    Government grants, tax credits, and local programs available to Vancouver startups

    BC SR&ED Tax Credit

    10% provincial + 35% federal

    Provincial tax credit stacking with federal SR&ED for up to 45% total credit

    Innovate BC Ignite Program

    Up to $300K

    Non-dilutive funding for early-stage tech companies in BC

    New Ventures BC Competition

    Up to $100K in prizes

    Annual startup competition with cash prizes and mentorship

    Digital Media Tax Credit

    17.5% refundable credit

    BC tax credit for interactive digital media development

    Vancouver Accelerators & Incubators

    Programs that provide funding, mentorship, and resources to help your startup grow

    Launch Academy

    B2B SaaS startups

    Up to $120K + mentorship

    GrowLab (Coast Capital)

    Early-stage tech companies

    Up to $30K + resources

    Foresight Cleantech Accelerator

    Cleantech and climate solutions

    Up to $40K + industry connections

    HATCH

    Gaming and interactive media

    Mentorship + networking

    Active Investors in Vancouver

    VCs, angels, and investment firms actively funding Vancouver startups

    BCIC

    Provincial VC

    Tech, life sciences, cleantech

    Vanedge Capital

    VC Fund

    B2B software, SaaS

    Version One Ventures

    VC Fund

    Enterprise software, developer tools

    Rhino Ventures

    VC Fund

    B2B SaaS, marketplaces

    Yaletown Partners

    VC Fund

    Digital media, consumer tech

    Vancouver Success Stories

    Inspiring companies that started and scaled from Vancouver

    Hootsuite

    Social Media Management

    Valued at $1B+, serves 200K+ organizations

    Lululemon

    Athletic Apparel

    Global brand worth $45B+ market cap

    Electronic Arts Vancouver

    Gaming

    Major gaming studio, FIFA franchise

    Sanctuary AI

    Robotics & AI

    Raised $140M for humanoid robots

    Vancouver Startup Resources

    Coworking Spaces

    • WeWork Vancouver
    • The Hive
    • Launch Academy
    • Invoke Labs
    • The Network Hub

    Universities

    • University of British Columbia (UBC)
    • Simon Fraser University (SFU)
    • British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
    • Emily Carr University

    Key Events

    • BC Tech Summit
    • VANTEC Angel Conference
    • Techweek Vancouver
    • Collision from Home
    • Vancouver Startup Week

    Free Funding Tools

    No signup — assess eligibility, prep your T661, and estimate credits before you file.

    SR&ED Eligibility Quiz

    See if your project may qualify

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    T661 Checklist

    Prep every form section

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    R&D Credit Calculator

    Federal + provincial estimates

    Open

    Grant Finder

    Curated Canadian programs

    Open

    Ready to Fund Your Vancouver Startup?

    Access SR&ED tax credits, local grants, and connect with Vancouver's investor community

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    • Toronto, ON
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