Discovery Foundation announces the 2023 Technology Education Programs
Vancouver, British Columbia, Feb 21, 2023: The Discovery Foundation, committed to the inclusive development and sustainability of the science and technology sector in BC, today announced the winners of their annual competition for program funding.
The Discovery Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 competition for our Technology Education Program. We look forward to working with these agents to deliver programs that support the development and sustainability of the tech sector throughout BC, with a particular focus on under-represented groups.
“We are excited to be working with such great organizations to provide a harmonized suite of programs throughout the education and business development spectra, from entrepreneurship in elementary schools to market validation and investor readiness to high growth, global markets”, says Discovery Foundation CEO, Dr. David G. Harper. “Our values and mission promote the “triple bottom line” of environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and profitability, and our programs will help the science and technology sector develop throughout BC to foster a more prosperous and inclusive province.”
Please see our website, http://www.discoveryfoundation.ca for more details on the programs.
2023 TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION PROGRAM PARTNERS AND PROGRAMS
Acetech: Discovery Foundation’s Growth Essentials Program: Marketing, Sales, and Staff Burnout
New Ventures BC: The Discovery Foundation Sales Acceleration Program
New Ventures BC: The Discovery Foundation Mosaic Accelerator
Spring Activator Inc.: Discovery Foundation’s RISE Resilience: Health Innovation Investment Readiness Program
Volition: Discovery Foundation’s Rise & Thrive Startup Coaching Program
Junior Achievement BC: Discovery Foundation’s Discover Your Pitch Program
WeBC: Discovery Foundation’s Strategic Mindset Program
Angel Forum Discovery Foundation’s Financing the Venture Program
Women in Communications & Technology, BC Chapter Discovery WCT/BC and Discovery Foundation's Speed Mentoring Program
SFU VentureLabs Discovery Foundation Digital Marketing Boost Program
Since 2010, the Discovery Foundation has invested nearly $4M to foster the development and sustainability of the science and technology sector throughout BC, providing nearly 7,400 education and mentoring sessions and events, impacting nearly 42,000 British Columbian entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs, specifically those located in regional/rural areas, women in tech, and Indigenous entrepreneurs.
About the Discovery Foundation
A registered charity, the Discovery Foundation has been a committed champion and enabler of the science and technology sector in BC since its formation in 1979. Its principal activity is the delivery of the Technology Education Program via agents that provide education and guidance to entrepreneurs in BC. The Foundation also provides funds for research and scholarship.