Discovery Foundation announces the 2024 Technology Education Programs
Vancouver, British Columbia, March 26: 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 2024 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 great partners to provide a harmonized suite of programs throughout the education and business development spectra, from entrepreneurship in high schools to business start-ups to market validation to investor readiness to high growth, global markets”, says Discovery Foundation CEO, Dr. David G. Harper. “In 2024 our programs will continue to serve underrepresented communities in the BC tech sector, with three specifically designed for Indigenous entrepreneurs and all emphasizing diversity and inclusion. Our values and mission promote the “triple bottom line” of environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and profitability, and our programs support the development and sustainability of the science and technology sector throughout BC, fostering a more prosperous and inclusive economy.”
To see the impact of Discovery Foundation’s programming, through the experiences and success of BC’s tech entrepreneurs, click here!
Please see our website, http://www.discoveryfoundation.ca for more details on the programs.
2024 TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION PROGRAM PARTNERS AND PROGRAMS
Acetech: Discovery Foundation’s Core Acetech Program + Core Summit Presentation +
Discovery Foundation’s Health Tech Table
e@UBC: Discovery Foundation’s Pathway to Truth and Reconciliation for e@UBC Ventures Program
IRP (Inspire. Reconciliation. Potential.): Discovery Foundation’s Youth and Technology Break Out Session at the Yukon First Nation & Tech: Reclaiming Technology Conference
JA British Columbia: Discovery Foundation’s Discover Your Pitch Program
Kamloops Innovation Centre Society: Discovery Foundation’s Applied AI for Business and Education Program
New Ventures BC: Discovery Foundation’s Indigenous Tech Founders Program
New Ventures BC: Discovery Foundation’s Mosaic Accelerator Program
SFU VentureLabs: Discovery Foundation’s Business Development 101 Program
SkyPilots: Discovery Foundation’s High-Performance Leadership Program
Spring: Discovery Foundation’s Investment Readiness Platform for BC Impact Ventures Program
WeBC: Discovery Foundation’s Digital Strategic Mindset Program
Women in Communications & Technology, BC Chapter: Discovery Foundation’s WCT/BC Speed Mentoring Program
Since 2010, the Discovery Foundation has invested nearly $4.3M to foster the development and sustainability of the science and technology sector throughout BC, providing nearly 8,053 education and mentoring sessions and events, impacting nearly 43,645 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.