Resources
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DigiBC Reports
Creative Tech Benchmark Study 2020
The study, Benchmarking the Creative Technology Ecosystem in British Columbia, leverages extensive research and one-on-one interviews with experts from industry and post-secondary institutions across the province.
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Creative XR in British Columbia Research Report
The purpose of this research was to assess and assemble a profile of the XR industry in BC while collecting strategic data to help DigiBC facilitate…
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Growth Strategy for B.C.’s Creative Technology Talent Pipeline
Key recommendations identified, including increased visibility of creative technology career paths, improved collaboration with post-secondary institutions, development of mentorship programs, and tools and resources to enhance…
Read MoreFunding, Grants & Programs
Baby Ghosts Grant & Peer Accelerator Program
Weird Ghosts is a Canadian impact investment fund that supports indie video game studios led by underrepresented founders.
Read MoreBC Trade Commissioner Service
Assists companies in the province’s creative technology sector to grow globally by offering expert insight, connecting them with funding and support programs, and providing opportunities to…
Read MoreCanada Media Fund Programs
From digital web series, to AR/VR, IDM and film production, the CMF provides funding for a wide variety of projects.
Read MoreCanExport SMEs Funding Program
Funding that helps your company grow into global markets
Read MoreCentre for Digital Media: R&D Projects with Master of Digital Media Students
Lean on the expertise of CDM's diverse talent pipeline to develop innovative and disruptive applied solutions to your challenges.
Read MoreCreative BC & CMF Fund: Video Games Business Development Program
A partnership between Creative BC and Canada Media Fund (CMF) designed to support the company success and growth of B.C.-based game studios.
Read MoreCreative BC Interactive Fund
A partnership between Creative BC and the BC Arts Council, the Interactive Fund supports the creation of high quality, original interactive digital media projects.
Read MoreCreative BC: Passport to Markets
Passport to Markets is an ongoing program that provides travel support to B.C.-based film, TV, digital media, media producers, and sales agents to access key international…
Read MoreTrade Accelerator Program (TAP): Creative Industries Cohort
TAP is a 5-day program designed to help SMEs TAP into their full export potential. It has a proven track record helping participants get results.
Read MoreWomen in Animation Vancouver’s (WIA) ACE Program
The WIA ACE Program’s objective is to advance the careers of women in the animation industry by giving them a key credit in the creation of…
Read MoreIndustry Reports & Studies
[ORG] Creative BC
Creative BC is an independent society created and supported by the provincial government to sustain and grow BC’s creative industries.
Read More[ORG] Creative Manitoba
Creative Manitoba offers a variety of programs dedicated to encouraging all young people to consider careers in the creative technology industry. Examples include mentorship streams for…
Read More[REPORT] ESAC – Essential Facts 2022: Bringing Canadians Together Through Gaming
This research report was released in November 2022, and was conducted by the NPD Group on video game players across Canada.
Read More[REPORT] ESAC – Beyond Entertainment: The Transformative Power of Video Games
The Entertainment Software Association of Canada (ESAC)’s latest report released in March 2024, where they look at how different organizations have used game-related technology to innovate…
Read More[REPORT] ESAC – Canada’s Video Game Industry 2024
The Entertainment Software Association of Canada (ESAC)’s latest report released in March 2024, where they look at how different organizations have used game-related technology to innovate…
Read More[REPORT] Invest Vancouver Can Export: Digital Media and Entertainment Sector Profile
Invest Vancouver commissioned Nordicity to develop this data-driven sector profile that identifies and articulates the economic Vancouver.
Read More[RESOURCE] Building Better Games Podcast
Building Better Games is about helping leaders create better video games through holistic leadership. This podcast is great resource if you’re a leader in games and…
Read More[RESOURCE] Creative Pathways
Creative Pathways is an effort from the Motion Picture Production Industry Association (MPPIA) and Creative BC, in collaboration with many industry stakeholders, to support workforce development.
Read More[RESOURCE] Founder’s Quest Podcast
Focuses on the founder’s journey for startup video game studios. Hear about what it took for different folks to make the jump into their own company…
Read More[RESOURCE] Games From British Columbia Steam Page
The Games From British Columbia Steam page features titles from several of our independent and AAA developers, and we're proud to showcase their talent and range…
Read More[RESOURCE] Video Game Publisher & Investor List
The Powell Group and IndieGameBusiness have put together this list which features over 590 publishers and investors across PC, console, and mobile platforms.
Read MoreEDI / DEI Resources
ACCESS:VFX
ACCESS:VFX is an international industry-led non-profit of 40 leading companies, industry bodies, and educational establishments in the VFX, animation, and games industries.
Read MoreAdjacent Industry Organizations
When developing efforts to improve EDI, the creative technology industry can benefit from collective efforts. In the motion picture industry, there are numerous working groups, committees,…
Read MoreCoalition of Innovation Leaders against Racism (CILAR)
Coalition of Innovation Leaders against Racism (CILAR): CILAR’s mandate is to connect Black, Indigenous and people of colour to the innovation sector to help rebuild and…
Read MoreDiversity in Games Vancouver (DIG)
Diversity in Games Vancouver (DIG) promotes talent diversity and advancement of underrepresented people in the video game industry.
Read MoreIM4 Media Lab
IM4 Media Lab: DigiBC member and partner IM4 Media Lab offers immersive learning and opportunities for an Indigenized tech ecosystem.
Read MoreReboot Representation Tech Coalition
Reboot Representation Tech Coalition: The Reboot Representation Tech Coalition is an American initiative that aims to double the number of Black, Latina, and Native American women receiving…
Read MoreRise Up Animation
Rise Up Animation began in 2020, when many communities in the US and around the world struggled with issues of racism and discrimination.
Read MoreEDI Training & Education
Centre for Creative Leadership’s EDI Training
Some larger consulting and corporate training organizations, like the Centre for Creative Leadership offer a variety of different solutions that can be tailored for the goals,…
Read MoreCompliance Training Group – Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace Training
Compliance Training Group is a part of Employers Choice Online Inc., an American employment screening and compliance training company.
Read MoreDiversity and Inclusion Certificate Program, Cornell University
The Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program is a two-month paid online learning program offered by Cornell University.
Read MoreDiversity Works
Diversity Works is a training program by Human Resources Development Quarterly (HRDQ) consists of a 3-hour workshop as well as an interactive game for experiential learning…
Read MoreFirst Nations Technology Council
Moving Beyond Inclusion: The First Nations Technology Council is an Indigenous-led organization based in BC that seeks to support a thriving Indigenous Innovation Ecosystem.
Read MoreHRx
HRx is a Canadian provider of EDI services that offers a range of products and services to address organizational needs.
Read MoreTAP Network Tools & Resources
The Tech and People Network (TAP Network, formerly known as the HR Tech Group) launched the Diversity and Inclusion Tech Project in 2019 to increase the…
Read MoreThe Creative Equity Roadmap
The Creative Equity Roadmap is a resource developed by Creative BC and Elevate Inclusion Strategies to encourage everyone to consider career pathways in BC’s motion picture…
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