British Columbia Innovation Council

About Us

BCIC develops entrepreneurial talent and commercializes technology through startup companies and partnerships between industry and academia. BCIC focuses on competitively positioning British Columbia in today's global knowledge economy in order to provide significant employment opportunities and a high standard of living for British Columbians.

In today's economic climate, it is increasingly important for British Columbia to be competitively positioned in the global knowledge economy. BCIC is developing an ecosystem that increases the number and success rate of technology startups in the province to promote economic development and strengthen BC's contribution to the Canadian high tech sector. BCIC does this by developing programs and providing support for initiatives that develop entrepreneurs and promote the commercialization of technology.

Vision Statement

A strong and rapidly growing knowledge economy resulting in a better life for all British Columbians.

Mission Statement

To promote the development of entrepreneurs and the commercialization of technology through startup companies and partnerships between industry and academia.

Core Values

BCIC's core values guide its operations. They include:

• Results valued by shareholders and clients: BCIC is very results oriented, gauging its success by the positive outcomes of its activities. BCIC is continually monitoring its programs and services with its partners and clients to ensure outcomes clearly fulfill its mandate.
• Collaboration: At the core of all BCIC programs is a synergy developed through collaboration with partners to create programs valued by BCIC clients and stakeholders.
• Integrity: BCIC is firmly committed to meeting the highest standard of integrity expected by citizens and government alike. As a result BCIC is openly accountable in all its activities by ensuring that efficient, transparent and fair processes are followed.
• Entrepreneurial: Just as BCIC promotes an entrepreneurial spirit amongst those starting ventures in the province, it is committed to fulfilling its own mandate and running its operations with the same entrepreneurial spirit in mind. Being a relatively small organization allows BCIC to put creativity and originality at the forefront of its programs.
  

BCIC partners with other organizations to deliver programs in the following three areas:

1. Entrepreneurial Talent Development and Retention
2. Commercialization of Technology
3. Technology Awareness