This document was compiled by the Assistive Devices Research and Development Project, Phil Mundy, Editor. It is targeted to those who need assistance in accessing funding and other resources available to entrepreneurs here in British Columbia.

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This document is organized into four sections representing progressive stages in the development life-cycle of a technology. Since the mandate of funding agencies often emphasizes, and may even restrict, the agency to participate only at certain stages of development; this is a convenient and helpful way to guide the user towards agencies which are most likely to offer assistance.

These agencies will provide assistance and funding for developing your product or idea.

This publication has been designed to assist entrepreneurs and existing companies in their search for venture capital funding. It discusses the venture capital industry and provides advice on the best way to approach and successfully deal with a venture capital company.

Profiles of a number of funding sources located in, or available to, the British Columbia marketplace.

Aimed at clarifying Debt Financing, this section is new and will undoubtedly grow as more information is gathered.