The Innovator Skills Initiative provides up to $10,000 to help employers hire a new employee. The program helps under-represented people get their first job in B.C.’s tech sector and supports companies facing skills shortages to grow and expand.
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The Innovator Skills Initiative provides up to $10,000 to help employers hire a new employee. The program helps under-represented people get their first job in B.C.’s tech sector and supports companies facing skills shortages to grow and expand.
Employer Eligibility:
Must have one of the following:
Employee Eligibility:
Only costs incurred and paid during the term of placement are eligible for reimbursement. Any costs after this will not be considered. Supporting documents must accompany each expense on the completed claim form.
November 20, 2025
Contact Name: Innovate BC
E-mail Address: programs@innovatebc.ca
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There is grant money waiting for YOU! BUT if you step in a “grant trap,” your application is a NO! Learn the FIVE most common errors to AVOID in government grants! Get the 5 Grant Gotchas now to save you countless hours.