The British Columbia Innovation Council (BCIC) is the lead organization charged with driving the commercialization of innovation in British Columbia. BCIC is focused on accelerating the growth of our science and technology communities and competitively positioning British Columbia in the global science and technology economy in order to provide significant employment opportunities and a high standard of living for British Columbians.
BCIC is a Crown agency of the Province of British Columbia.
RECENT NEWS |
Resilience in BC's Ocean Technology Sector
The ocean economy comprises 7 to 8 percent of provincial economic activity, providing employment to 167,000 British Columbians and contributing over $11 billion to provincial GDP. The marine technology sub-sector alone contributes approximately $1.1 billion annually to provincial GDP. Learn More |
Science Fair Students Awarded 31 Medals and $137,700 at National Canada-Wide Science Fair
Seventy-four students across British Columbia and the Yukon won a total of 64 awards at this year's Canada-Wide Science Fair held in Winnipeg, Manitoba, from May 9-17, 2009. Participating in a variety of categories from earth and environmental sciences to engineering and automotive, the students brought back 5 gold, 11 silver, 15 bronze, 15 honorable mentions, 13 special awards, and 65 scholarships for a total of $137,700 in scholarships, awards and prize money. Learn More |
New Sales and Sales Management Chair to Fill High-Tech Sales Gap
In response to strong industry demand for senior sales leadership for technology companies, the BC Innovation Council (BCIC) has contributed $2.1 million towards creating the endowed BC Innovation Council Chair in Sales and Sales Management with the Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia (UBC).Learn More |
UPCOMING EVENTS |
JULY 19-22 2009 | BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and BioprocessingBCIC is sponsoring and leading the BC mission at BIO's World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing. The World Congress aims to bring together more than 1,000 individuals with diverse experience to share knowledge that will speed the development and growth of a sector that is vital for value creation and sustainable industrial developmentLearn More |
Exit Strategies for Investors and Entrepreneurs - An Investor Ready WebcastBCIC sponsored the webcast of Angel Forums' Exit Strategies for Investors and Entrepreneurs - An Investor Ready workshop.Companies need an exit strategy before they approach investors. Many present the wrong exit strategy and scare off investors. Do you knowLearn More |
