BC Innovator Skills Initiative
Administered by Innovate BC
About this grant
The BC Innovator Skills Initiative provides wage subsidies to British Columbia-based technology companies that hire recent graduates and post-secondary students.
Key facts
Eligibility requirements
All of the following criteria must be met:
- Company must be based in British Columbia
- Must be in the technology sector or performing innovation activities
- Hire must be a recent graduate or post-secondary student
- Position must be innovation-focused
What the funding covers
- Wage subsidy up to 50% of salary
- Training and development costs
- Mentorship programme support
- Skills assessment tools
How to apply
- 1Apply through Innovate BC portal
- 2Submit job description and hiring plan
- 3Approval before hire is required
- 4Submit quarterly reports on employment
Application tips
Grant details are sourced from official public databases and reviewed weekly. Eligibility criteria, funding amounts, and deadlines may change without notice. Always confirm details on the Innovate BC website before applying.
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