British Columbia Innovation Council

Did You Know

  • One of the most utilized assistance programs in Canada for helping entrepreneurs develop prototypes is NRC-IRAP. This is a good place to start. Read more

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Simon Fraser University



Simon Fraser University consistently ranks as one of Canada's premier comprehensive universities. Since it opened in 1965, SFU has gained an international reputation for its strengths in the liberal arts and sciences as well as for its innovative interdisciplinary and professional programs.

The advancement of excellence in research is now a defining feature of SFU, with leading individual researchers and research groups engaged in a wide variety of research activity. Knowledge transfer and knowledge generation through research, scholarship and training are fundamental to the mission of the University. SFU is a national leader in translating ideas into innovation and new ventures, contributing to the productivity and international competitiveness of British Columbia and Canada.