by BrainStream Chief Marketing Officer Ya-Hui (Laura) Kao
Exciting news for the interactive tech industry: on July 7, 2025, B.C. officially announced that the Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (IDMTC) will increase from 17.5% to 25% and become permanent, effective September 1, 2025.
📄 Official announcement: B.C. Government
📊 Industry source: Creative BC
This initiative aims to support game and virtual reality (VR) developers in the province, driving innovation and economic growth. According to Creative BC, this industry contributes over CAD 1 billion annually to B.C.’s GDP and employs more than 20,000 people.
This policy underscores the growing importance of immersive technologies and AI-driven platforms in education and interactive tech. At BrainStream, our monitoring features address key gaps in the market, providing accountability and monetization while respecting user privacy. We believe that combining AI efficiency with human oversight can enhance personalized learning and user engagement.
Keeping track of such policies and industry developments ensures that BrainStream’s solutions remain aligned with market trends and continue to deliver meaningful impact in the learning technology space.
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