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.
January 7-8, 2010 | Hyatt Regency Vancouver
Tickets are on sale now for BCIC's Innovation Summit 2010. In support of furthering the commercialization of new technologies in the agriculture, food and ag-bioproducts sectors, join BC business leaders, researchers, start-up companies, innovators and entrepreneurs in this hybrid networking event, connecting science to business.Learn More
RECENT NEWS |
Connecting Start-ups for Growth at Connect '09Connect '09, the BC Innovation Council's (BCIC) premier event for technology start-ups and innovators took place Monday, October 19 in Vancouver. Over 650 members of BC's robust tech industry - from early stage start-ups to venture capitalists to CEOs of globally recognized technology companies - were in attendance. Learn More |
Celebrate National & Science Technology Week (NSTW) in Pacific CanadaNational Science & Technology Week (NSTW) allows students all over Canada to be a ‘scientist-for-the-week' by delving into and exploring the many events taking place throughout BC and Canada October 16-25, 2009. Following this year's theme "Exploration and Discovery: Past, Present and Future", NSTW offers great opportunities to have fun and learn something new while taking pride in our national science programmes and achievements. Learn More |
2009 New Ventures BC Competition Awards $300,000 for Emerging TechnologiesOn September 24, 2009 the New Ventures BC (NVBC) Competition came to a close as the winners were announced and prizes awarded at a special event at SFU's Segal Graduate School of Business. As one of the largest technology business ideas competitions in North America, the Competition awarded $300,000 in total prize money to three deserving companies who battled alongside seven other finalists in the final round of competition - business planning and pitching. Learn More |
UPCOMING EVENTS |
NOVEMBER 24-25, 2009 | Third Annual State of the Island Economic SummitThe Vancouver Island Economic Alliance is presenting a venue and forum for businesses and stakeholders on Vancouver Island to understand the State of the island Economy. BCIC's Director of ICT, Wireless and New Media will be presenting material on BCIC's outlook 2020 Paper - Building Entrepreneurship Infrastructure and will be participating in a panel discussion. Learn More |
NOVEMBER 25-27, 2009 | BC Dairy Industry ConferenceBC Milk Producers Association, BC Milk Marketing Board and BC Dairy Foundation are the three organizations that represent, regulate and market BC's dairy industry. All three share the task of working with and for the industry, to assure its prosperity in BC. As the first event of its kind, the BC Dairy Industry Conference 2009 will give BC's dairy producers and the industry's friends a unique opportunity to gather together and learn from industry experts and leaders. Learn More |
DECEMBER 2, 2009 | Economic Growth Forum - The Business of InnovationBritish Columbia survived the world economic crisis better than most jurisdictions over the last 18 months and is set to move into the global economic growth trend of the next year. Did BC companies survive because of smart economic strategies in place prior to the melt down? Or because of innovative strategies put in place as a response to world economic challenges? Learn 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 |
