For B.C. organizations looking to pilot new technologies without taking on all the risk themselves, Innovate BC’s Integrated Marketplace offers a practical way to move innovation from concept to real-world use. The program is built around the idea that testing solutions in live operating environments—such as ports, airports, health systems, or industrial settings—helps businesses adopt new technology faster while supporting provincial priorities like decarbonization, productivity, and safety.
Through cost-shared, non-repayable funding that varies by project, the Integrated Marketplace brings together two sides of the innovation equation. Established organizations act as solution adopters, leading projects that integrate new technologies into their operations, while B.C.-based innovators provide the solutions being tested and deployed. These collaborations take place within sector-focused testbeds across the province, generating real operational data and insights that make it easier to scale successful technologies and attract future customers.
The program is well suited to small and medium-sized businesses as well as larger enterprises that want to trial emerging solutions or validate their technology with credible industry partners. With applications accepted on an ongoing basis for projects that meet certain requirements, the Integrated Marketplace continues to evolve alongside B.C.’s innovation ecosystem. For businesses interested in understanding how a testbed project could fit their operations or technology roadmap, exploring the full program details can help clarify the next steps.
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