British Columbia Innovation Grants & Tax Credits 2026
Access $1.8B+ in British Columbia innovation funding through the 10% BC Innovation Tax Credit (BCITC), Innovate BC programs, New Ventures BC accelerator, and sector-specific support for clean technology leadership, film & creative industries, and ocean technology excellence across Canada's Pacific gateway innovation ecosystem.
Major British Columbia Innovation Programs
British Columbia's R&D tax incentive providing a 10% refundable tax credit on eligible BC research and development expenditures, stackable with federal SR&ED tax credits for combined support up to 75%.
Eligible BCITC Expenditures:
- • BC-based R&D salaries and wages
- • Materials consumed in R&D
- • BC R&D overhead expenses
- • Subcontractor payments (BC-based)
BCITC Benefits:
- • 10% refundable tax credit
- • Stacks with federal SR&ED (up to 75% total)
- • No annual expenditure limit
- • Cash refund for eligible corporations
BC's provincial innovation agency providing grants, vouchers, and partnership facilitation for technology companies at all stages from research to commercialization.
Innovate BC Programs:
- • Ignite program (early-stage grants)
- • Platform program (applied research)
- • Integrated Marketplace vouchers
- • Sector-specific initiatives
Support Features:
- • Technology validation funding
- • Partnership and network connections
- • Market intelligence and advisory
- • Access to research facilities
BC's premier startup competition and accelerator program providing cash prizes, mentorship, and connections to venture capital for early-stage technology companies.
Competition Categories:
- • Natural Resources & CleanTech
- • Life Sciences & Healthcare
- • Technology & Innovation
- • Social Impact ventures
Program Benefits:
- • Cash prizes ($150K+ total)
- • Mentorship and advisory support
- • Investor pitch opportunities
- • Media exposure and recognition
Comprehensive suite of tax credits supporting film, television, digital animation, and visual effects production - making BC a premier destination for creative content production.
Film Tax Credits:
- • Production Services Tax Credit (35%)
- • Film Incentive BC (35%)
- • Regional & Distant Location (6%)
- • Digital Animation & VFX (58.5%)
Eligible Productions:
- • Feature films and TV series
- • Animated content production
- • Visual effects and post-production
- • Interactive digital media
BC Innovation Sector Excellence
Canada's #1 cleantech cluster with world-leading companies in renewable energy, hydrogen, carbon capture, and sustainable technology.
Hollywood North with extensive film, television, digital animation, and VFX production supported by generous tax credits.
Pacific access driving ocean tech innovation in aquaculture, marine robotics, ocean observation, and sustainable fisheries.
Growing tech sector with strengths in SaaS, gaming, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies with Asia-Pacific connections.
Growing life sciences sector with focus on precision health, medical devices, and health technology innovation.
Technology innovation for forestry, mining, and natural resource sectors with focus on sustainability and efficiency.
BC Regional Innovation Hubs
Vancouver Tech Hub: BC's largest innovation ecosystem with strengths in cleantech, film production, gaming, and emerging technologies with Asia-Pacific gateway advantages.
- • CleanTech capital of Canada
- • Film & VFX production center
- • Gaming & digital entertainment
- • Asia-Pacific trade connections
Capital Region Innovation: Government technology hub with ocean tech, clean energy, and software development focus.
- • Ocean technology leadership
- • Clean energy & marine renewable
- • Software & cybersecurity
- • Government procurement access
Interior Tech Corridor: Growing tech sector with quality of life advantages and strong software, digital media, and manufacturing base.
- • Software development
- • Digital media & creative
- • Advanced manufacturing
- • AgriTech & wine technology
Natural Resources Innovation: Technology development for forestry, mining, and natural resource sectors with sustainability focus.
- • Forestry technology
- • Mining innovation
- • Clean energy projects
- • Environmental solutions
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