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BCIC in the News
2012
March 7, 2012 | The Daily News (Nanaimo)
"Comic Prize Winners"
Parksville's Pixton Comics Inc., creators of an online comicmaking platform, took the $30,000 grand prize at the
second annual-New Ventures Competition held in Kelowna last week.
March 6, 2012 | Parksville Qualicum Beach News
"Pixton Comics wins $30,000 award"
Speaking with The News shortly after the BCIC announcement on Feb. 27, Clive Goodinson said he was competing with 55 other companies when the competition first started. Over three rounds - which saw him paired with three mentors to improve his sales pitch and delivery - Goodinson survived scrutiny by a panel of jurors.
March 6, 2012 | The Daily Courier (Vernon)
"10 STARTUPS WIN A YEAR OF HELP"
High tech organization Accelerate Okanagan has picked the 10 winners of its Entrepreneurship@AO competition that will receive office space and consulting services for a year.
March 2, 2012 | Penticton Herald
"Local firms picked for tech program"
Three Penticton businesses were among the 10 chosen by Accelerate Okanagan as technology startups in the organization's newly-launched entrepreneurship@AO Program.
March 2, 2012 | Victoria Times Colonist
"Islanders win competition cash"
Two Vancouver Island technology startup companies finished in the money in the B.C. Innovation Council's Regional New Ventures Competition.
February 29, 2012 | Vancouver Sun
March 7, 2012 | The Daily News (Nanaimo)
"Comic Prize Winners"
Parksville's Pixton Comics Inc., creators of an online comicmaking platform, took the $30,000 grand prize at the
second annual-New Ventures Competition held in Kelowna last week.
March 6, 2012 | Parksville Qualicum Beach News
"Pixton Comics wins $30,000 award"
Speaking with The News shortly after the BCIC announcement on Feb. 27, Clive Goodinson said he was competing with 55 other companies when the competition first started. Over three rounds - which saw him paired with three mentors to improve his sales pitch and delivery - Goodinson survived scrutiny by a panel of jurors.
March 6, 2012 | The Daily Courier (Vernon)
"10 STARTUPS WIN A YEAR OF HELP"
High tech organization Accelerate Okanagan has picked the 10 winners of its Entrepreneurship@AO competition that will receive office space and consulting services for a year.
March 2, 2012 | Penticton Herald
"Local firms picked for tech program"
Three Penticton businesses were among the 10 chosen by Accelerate Okanagan as technology startups in the organization's newly-launched entrepreneurship@AO Program.
March 2, 2012 | Victoria Times Colonist
March 7, 2012 | The Daily News (Nanaimo)
"Comic Prize Winners"
Parksville's Pixton Comics Inc., creators of an online comicmaking platform, took the $30,000 grand prize at the
second annual-New Ventures Competition held in Kelowna last week.
March 6, 2012 | Parksville Qualicum Beach News
"Pixton Comics wins $30,000 award"
Speaking with The News shortly after the BCIC announcement on Feb. 27, Clive Goodinson said he was competing with 55 other companies when the competition first started. Over three rounds - which saw him paired with three mentors to improve his sales pitch and delivery - Goodinson survived scrutiny by a panel of jurors.
March 6, 2012 | The Daily Courier (Vernon)
"10 STARTUPS WIN A YEAR OF HELP"
High tech organization Accelerate Okanagan has picked the 10 winners of its Entrepreneurship@AO competition that will receive office space and consulting services for a year.
March 2, 2012 | Penticton Herald
"Local firms picked for tech program"
Three Penticton businesses were among the 10 chosen by Accelerate Okanagan as technology startups in the organization's newly-launched entrepreneurship@AO Program.
March 7, 2012 | The Daily News (Nanaimo)
"Comic Prize Winners"
Parksville's Pixton Comics Inc., creators of an online comicmaking platform, took the $30,000 grand prize at the
second annual-New Ventures Competition held in Kelowna last week.
March 6, 2012 | Parksville Qualicum Beach News
"Pixton Comics wins $30,000 award"
Speaking with The News shortly after the BCIC announcement on Feb. 27, Clive Goodinson said he was competing with 55 other companies when the competition first started. Over three rounds - which saw him paired with three mentors to improve his sales pitch and delivery - Goodinson survived scrutiny by a panel of jurors.
March 6, 2012 | The Daily Courier (Vernon)
"10 STARTUPS WIN A YEAR OF HELP"
High tech organization Accelerate Okanagan has picked the 10 winners of its Entrepreneurship@AO competition that will receive office space and consulting services for a year.
March 2, 2012 | Penticton Herald
March 7, 2012 | The Daily News (Nanaimo)
"Comic Prize Winners"
Parksville's Pixton Comics Inc., creators of an online comicmaking platform, took the $30,000 grand prize at the
second annual-New Ventures Competition held in Kelowna last week.
March 6, 2012 | Parksville Qualicum Beach News
"Pixton Comics wins $30,000 award"
Speaking with The News shortly after the BCIC announcement on Feb. 27, Clive Goodinson said he was competing with 55 other companies when the competition first started. Over three rounds - which saw him paired with three mentors to improve his sales pitch and delivery - Goodinson survived scrutiny by a panel of jurors.
March 6, 2012 | The Daily Courier (Vernon)
"10 STARTUPS WIN A YEAR OF HELP"
High tech organization Accelerate Okanagan has picked the 10 winners of its Entrepreneurship@AO competition that will receive office space and consulting services for a year.
March 7, 2012 | The Daily News (Nanaimo)
"Comic Prize Winners"
Parksville's Pixton Comics Inc., creators of an online comicmaking platform, took the $30,000 grand prize at the
second annual-New Ventures Competition held in Kelowna last week.
March 6, 2012 | Parksville Qualicum Beach News
"Pixton Comics wins $30,000 award"
Speaking with The News shortly after the BCIC announcement on Feb. 27, Clive Goodinson said he was competing with 55 other companies when the competition first started. Over three rounds - which saw him paired with three mentors to improve his sales pitch and delivery - Goodinson survived scrutiny by a panel of jurors.
March 6, 2012 | The Daily Courier (Vernon)
March 7, 2012 | The Daily News (Nanaimo)
"Comic Prize Winners"
Parksville's Pixton Comics Inc., creators of an online comicmaking platform, took the $30,000 grand prize at the
second annual-New Ventures Competition held in Kelowna last week.
March 6, 2012 | Parksville Qualicum Beach News
"Pixton Comics wins $30,000 award"
Speaking with The News shortly after the BCIC announcement on Feb. 27, Clive Goodinson said he was competing with 55 other companies when the competition first started. Over three rounds - which saw him paired with three mentors to improve his sales pitch and delivery - Goodinson survived scrutiny by a panel of jurors.
March 7, 2012 | The Daily News (Nanaimo)
"Comic Prize Winners"
Parksville's Pixton Comics Inc., creators of an online comicmaking platform, took the $30,000 grand prize at the
second annual-New Ventures Competition held in Kelowna last week.
March 6, 2012 | Parksville Qualicum Beach News
March 7, 2012 | The Daily News (Nanaimo)
"Comic Prize Winners"
Parksville's Pixton Comics Inc., creators of an online comicmaking platform, took the $30,000 grand prize at the
second annual-New Ventures Competition held in Kelowna last week.
"Comic Prize Winners"
Parksville's Pixton Comics Inc., creators of an online comicmaking platform, took the $30,000 grand prize at the
second annual-New Ventures Competition held in Kelowna last week.
"Comic Prize Winners"
Parksville's Pixton Comics Inc., creators of an online comicmaking platform, took the $30,000 grand prize at the
second annual-New Ventures Competition held in Kelowna last week.
"Pixton Comics wins $30,000 award"
Speaking with The News shortly after the BCIC announcement on Feb. 27, Clive Goodinson said he was competing with 55 other companies when the competition first started. Over three rounds - which saw him paired with three mentors to improve his sales pitch and delivery - Goodinson survived scrutiny by a panel of jurors.
"Pixton Comics wins $30,000 award"
Speaking with The News shortly after the BCIC announcement on Feb. 27, Clive Goodinson said he was competing with 55 other companies when the competition first started. Over three rounds - which saw him paired with three mentors to improve his sales pitch and delivery - Goodinson survived scrutiny by a panel of jurors.
"10 STARTUPS WIN A YEAR OF HELP"
High tech organization Accelerate Okanagan has picked the 10 winners of its Entrepreneurship@AO competition that will receive office space and consulting services for a year.
"10 STARTUPS WIN A YEAR OF HELP"
High tech organization Accelerate Okanagan has picked the 10 winners of its Entrepreneurship@AO competition that will receive office space and consulting services for a year.
"Local firms picked for tech program"
Three Penticton businesses were among the 10 chosen by Accelerate Okanagan as technology startups in the organization's newly-launched entrepreneurship@AO Program.
"Local firms picked for tech program"
Three Penticton businesses were among the 10 chosen by Accelerate Okanagan as technology startups in the organization's newly-launched entrepreneurship@AO Program.
"Islanders win competition cash"
Two Vancouver Island technology startup companies finished in the money in the B.C. Innovation Council's Regional New Ventures Competition.
"Islanders win competition cash"
Two Vancouver Island technology startup companies finished in the money in the B.C. Innovation Council's Regional New Ventures Competition.
"Beedie School of Business helps launch careers, new ventures"
Terry Beech, who finished his BBA at SFU in 2005, is the co-founder of online graphic design and outsourcing firm HiretheWorld. com, winner of the 2010 New Ventures BC Competition.
February 28, 2012 | Business in Vancouver
"Beedie School of Business helps launch careers, new ventures"
Terry Beech, who finished his BBA at SFU in 2005, is the co-founder of online graphic design and outsourcing firm HiretheWorld. com, winner of the 2010 New Ventures BC Competition.
"Beedie School of Business helps launch careers, new ventures"
Terry Beech, who finished his BBA at SFU in 2005, is the co-founder of online graphic design and outsourcing firm HiretheWorld. com, winner of the 2010 New Ventures BC Competition.
Terry Beech, who finished his BBA at SFU in 2005, is the co-founder of online graphic design and outsourcing firm HiretheWorld. com, winner of the 2010 New Ventures BC Competition.
"Pixton Comics wins BCIC New Ventures Regional contest"
Pixton Comics has won a $30,000 grand prize in the BC Innovation Council’s New Ventures regional competition, open to companies outside Metro Vancouver that have yet to secure financial backing for their innovations.
February 27, 2012 | Marketwire
Pixton Comics has won a $30,000 grand prize in the BC Innovation Council’s New Ventures regional competition, open to companies outside Metro Vancouver that have yet to secure financial backing for their innovations.
"Victoria Startup Earns $10,000 at Regional Business Competition"
Victoria's MediaCore, creators of a cloud-based, online video learning platform specifically optimized for education and training institutions, took home the third place $10,000 prize in the 2nd annual BCIC-New Ventures Competition: Regional.
February 23, 2012 | Castanet
"Victoria Startup Earns $10,000 at Regional Business Competition"
Victoria's MediaCore, creators of a cloud-based, online video learning platform specifically optimized for education and training institutions, took home the third place $10,000 prize in the 2nd annual BCIC-New Ventures Competition: Regional.
Victoria's MediaCore, creators of a cloud-based, online video learning platform specifically optimized for education and training institutions, took home the third place $10,000 prize in the 2nd annual BCIC-New Ventures Competition: Regional.
"Tech startups vie for financial boost"
Five months of competition will come to an end in Kelowna Thursday night, when the winners of the 2nd annual BC Innovation Council (BCIC)-New Ventures Competition: Regional are announced..
January 13, 2012 | The Surrey Now
"It's 'no mistake' new SFU entrepreneurial program to be based in Surrey"
Simon Fraser University is launching a high-tech entrepreneurship initiative, thanks to a $210,000 donation from SFU alumnus Ken Spencer and a matching contribution from the province through the B.C. Innovation Council (BCIC).
Link | PDF
"It's 'no mistake' new SFU entrepreneurial program to be based in Surrey"
Simon Fraser University is launching a high-tech entrepreneurship initiative, thanks to a $210,000 donation from SFU alumnus Ken Spencer and a matching contribution from the province through the B.C. Innovation Council (BCIC).
Link | PDF
"It's 'no mistake' new SFU entrepreneurial program to be based in Surrey"
Simon Fraser University is launching a high-tech entrepreneurship initiative, thanks to a $210,000 donation from SFU alumnus Ken Spencer and a matching contribution from the province through the B.C. Innovation Council (BCIC).
Link | PDF
January 13, 2012 | Surrey North Delta Leader
"SFU starts high-tech incubator"
Simon Fraser University is kicking off a new high-tech entrepreneurship program, thanks to a $210,000 donation from university alumnus Ken Spencer and matching grants from the province and B.C. Innovation Council (BCIC).
Link | PDF
January 13, 2012 | The Globe and Mail
"SFU starts high-tech incubator"
Simon Fraser University is kicking off a new high-tech entrepreneurship program, thanks to a $210,000 donation from university alumnus Ken Spencer and matching grants from the province and B.C. Innovation Council (BCIC).
Link | PDF
"SFU starts high-tech incubator"
Simon Fraser University is kicking off a new high-tech entrepreneurship program, thanks to a $210,000 donation from university alumnus Ken Spencer and matching grants from the province and B.C. Innovation Council (BCIC).
Link | PDF
"Will Simon Fraser launch the next big idea? "
Starting this fall on a pilot basis, the school of business and the Faculty of Applied Science will team up to offer selected third- and fourth-year business and engineering students an opportunity to work with each other across their disciplines to develop an innovative idea, with support from professor and industry mentors.
Link | PDF
2011
"Will Simon Fraser launch the next big idea? "
Starting this fall on a pilot basis, the school of business and the Faculty of Applied Science will team up to offer selected third- and fourth-year business and engineering students an opportunity to work with each other across their disciplines to develop an innovative idea, with support from professor and industry mentors.
Link | PDF
Starting this fall on a pilot basis, the school of business and the Faculty of Applied Science will team up to offer selected third- and fourth-year business and engineering students an opportunity to work with each other across their disciplines to develop an innovative idea, with support from professor and industry mentors.
Link | PDF
December 20, 2011 | The Source
"BC students discover the possibilities of science"
In the fall, NRCan staff in Pacific region hosted a tour of the Pacific Geoscience Centre (PGC) and the Institute of Ocean Science (IOS) for 68 science fair finalists from across British Columbia.
| PDF
December 9, 2011 | Times Colonist
"Tech newbies show off at Victoria exhibition."
Reef Safe Fish, which took home top prize at the B.C. Innovation Council's regional New Ventures competition earlier this year, had been working on a closed-loop, waste recycling technology that recycles fish waste to produce food for penned fish.
| Link
November 25, 2011 | Coquitlam Now
"Summit Middle student Megan Macdonald was recently recognized for an award-winning project at BCIC's Innovation Exploration in Victoria."
Megan's project, "Natural antibiotics: Do they really work?" earned her a $1,000 scholarship from the University of Western Ontario plus a $300 excellence award from Youth Science Canada.| Link
November 8, 2011 | Electronic Products and Technology
"$2.1 million boosts Okanagan's high-tech sector"
A $2.1-million investment by the governments of Canada and British Columbia, through the BC Innovation Council, will help Accelerate Okanagan increase the number of technology companies that start and grow in the region. | Link
December 20, 2011 | The Source
"BC students discover the possibilities of science"
In the fall, NRCan staff in Pacific region hosted a tour of the Pacific Geoscience Centre (PGC) and the Institute of Ocean Science (IOS) for 68 science fair finalists from across British Columbia.
| PDF
December 9, 2011 | Times Colonist
"Tech newbies show off at Victoria exhibition."
Reef Safe Fish, which took home top prize at the B.C. Innovation Council's regional New Ventures competition earlier this year, had been working on a closed-loop, waste recycling technology that recycles fish waste to produce food for penned fish.
| Link
November 25, 2011 | Coquitlam Now
"Summit Middle student Megan Macdonald was recently recognized for an award-winning project at BCIC's Innovation Exploration in Victoria."
Megan's project, "Natural antibiotics: Do they really work?" earned her a $1,000 scholarship from the University of Western Ontario plus a $300 excellence award from Youth Science Canada.| Link
November 8, 2011 | Electronic Products and Technology
December 20, 2011 | The Source
"BC students discover the possibilities of science"
In the fall, NRCan staff in Pacific region hosted a tour of the Pacific Geoscience Centre (PGC) and the Institute of Ocean Science (IOS) for 68 science fair finalists from across British Columbia.
| PDF
December 9, 2011 | Times Colonist
"Tech newbies show off at Victoria exhibition."
Reef Safe Fish, which took home top prize at the B.C. Innovation Council's regional New Ventures competition earlier this year, had been working on a closed-loop, waste recycling technology that recycles fish waste to produce food for penned fish.
| Link
November 25, 2011 | Coquitlam Now
"Summit Middle student Megan Macdonald was recently recognized for an award-winning project at BCIC's Innovation Exploration in Victoria."
Megan's project, "Natural antibiotics: Do they really work?" earned her a $1,000 scholarship from the University of Western Ontario plus a $300 excellence award from Youth Science Canada.| Link
December 20, 2011 | The Source
"BC students discover the possibilities of science"
In the fall, NRCan staff in Pacific region hosted a tour of the Pacific Geoscience Centre (PGC) and the Institute of Ocean Science (IOS) for 68 science fair finalists from across British Columbia.
| PDF
December 9, 2011 | Times Colonist
December 20, 2011 | The Source
"BC students discover the possibilities of science"
In the fall, NRCan staff in Pacific region hosted a tour of the Pacific Geoscience Centre (PGC) and the Institute of Ocean Science (IOS) for 68 science fair finalists from across British Columbia.
| PDF
"BC students discover the possibilities of science"
In the fall, NRCan staff in Pacific region hosted a tour of the Pacific Geoscience Centre (PGC) and the Institute of Ocean Science (IOS) for 68 science fair finalists from across British Columbia.
| PDF
In the fall, NRCan staff in Pacific region hosted a tour of the Pacific Geoscience Centre (PGC) and the Institute of Ocean Science (IOS) for 68 science fair finalists from across British Columbia.
"Tech newbies show off at Victoria exhibition."
Reef Safe Fish, which took home top prize at the B.C. Innovation Council's regional New Ventures competition earlier this year, had been working on a closed-loop, waste recycling technology that recycles fish waste to produce food for penned fish.
| Link
"Tech newbies show off at Victoria exhibition."
Reef Safe Fish, which took home top prize at the B.C. Innovation Council's regional New Ventures competition earlier this year, had been working on a closed-loop, waste recycling technology that recycles fish waste to produce food for penned fish.
| Link
Reef Safe Fish, which took home top prize at the B.C. Innovation Council's regional New Ventures competition earlier this year, had been working on a closed-loop, waste recycling technology that recycles fish waste to produce food for penned fish.
| Link
Megan's project, "Natural antibiotics: Do they really work?" earned her a $1,000 scholarship from the University of Western Ontario plus a $300 excellence award from Youth Science Canada.| Link
"$2.1 million boosts Okanagan's high-tech sector"
A $2.1-million investment by the governments of Canada and British Columbia, through the BC Innovation Council, will help Accelerate Okanagan increase the number of technology companies that start and grow in the region. | Link
November 6, 2011 | AM1150 Newscentre
"Funding boost for Okanagan tech sector"
A total of $2.1 million is on the way from the provincial and federal governments to help high-tech companies in the Okanagan. | Link
November 5, 2011 | Global/CHBC news broadcasts
November 6, 2011 | AM1150 Newscentre
November 6, 2011 | AM1150 Newscentre
"Funding boost for Okanagan tech sector"
A total of $2.1 million is on the way from the provincial and federal governments to help high-tech companies in the Okanagan. | Link
"Funding boost for Okanagan tech sector"
A total of $2.1 million is on the way from the provincial and federal governments to help high-tech companies in the Okanagan. | Link
"Funding boost for Okanagan tech sector"
A total of $2.1 million is on the way from the provincial and federal governments to help high-tech companies in the Okanagan. | Link
November 5, 2011 | Global/CHBC news broadcasts
"Accelerate Okanagan funding"
Accelerate Okanagan gets $2.1 million in funding from the provincial and federal government. (VIDEO). | Link
November 5, 2011 | Kelowna Capital News
November 5, 2011 | Kelowna Capital News
"Accelerate Okanagan gets $2.1 million"
The governments of Canada and B.C. are helping Accelerate Okanagan speed up its goal of supporting the growth of local technology companies with a $2.1-million investment. | Link
November 5, 2011 | Merritt News
"Federal minister recognizes MSS student for scientific work"
MLA Moira Stilwell has recognized Merritt Secondary School's Mackenzie Finch and other British Columbia youths for their scientific achievements at the Royal B.C. Museum in Victoria Oct. 25. | Link
November 3, 2011 | Merritt Herald
"Scientist in the making takes home bronze"
Over the last four years, Finch's science endeavors have taken her many places, including the BC Innovation Council (BCIC) science fairs. | Link
October 28, 2011 | Parksville Qualicum News
"MISTIC awards slated for November 2"
The sixth annual MISTIC (Mid-Island Science Technology and Innovation Council) Innovation Awards on November 2 will celebrate the achievements of local innovators.| Link
October 26, 2011 | Douglas Magazine
"Brightest Science Students Explore Future"
A 72-inch reflecting telescope, an enchanting undersea virtual observatory, an interactive plate tectonics workshop, and a visit to the UVic Genome Proteomics Lab - just a highlight of the activities 68 B.C. secondary school students experienced as part of the British Columbia Innovation Council's Innovation Exploration (IE) program.| Link
October 26, 2011 | Energetic City
"Local student using science to gain unique and beneficial experiences "
Jacquie Gulevich, a grade 12 student at the North Peace Secondary School, recently took part in the BCIC's Innovation Exploration program, a two-day program, held on Oct. 24 and 25 in Victoria, B.C., providing high school students an opportunity to explore post secondary and career options within the region.| Link
October 25, 2011 | Times Colonist
"Future Scientists"
Dale Gann, vice-president of the Vancouver Island Technology Park, leads a group of students on a tour of the Genome Proteomic Centre as part of the Innovation Exploration program Monday. | Link
October 21, 2011 | Burnaby Now
"Diacarbon a double winner"
Burnaby agricultural research company Diacarbon Energy Inc. won the B.C. Bioenergy network prize at the British Columbia Innovation Council's New Ventures Competition.| Link
October 13, 2011 | Comox Valley Record
"MISTIC award finalists include five from Comox Valley"
The awards recognize the achievements of businesses and individuals that are pushing boundaries, engaging in technology and developing creative concepts within the region.| Link
October 11, 2011 | Langley Advance
"North Vancouver company wins New Ventures BC"
Polymer Research Industries, a polyurethane recycling company, won $130,000 in the British Columbia Innovation Council's New Ventures Competition..| Link
Polymer Research Industries, a polyurethane recycling company, won $130,000 in the British Columbia Innovation Council's New Ventures Competition..| Link
October 11, 2011 | North Shore News
"North Vancouver company wins New Ventures BC"
A North Vancouver company recently received top honours and a generous cash prize in a competition that recognizes the technology industry in British Columbia.| Link
September 29, 2011 | Kelowna Capital News
October 11, 2011 | North Shore News
"North Vancouver company wins New Ventures BC"
A North Vancouver company recently received top honours and a generous cash prize in a competition that recognizes the technology industry in British Columbia.| Link
"High-tech startup company wins $40,000"
An Okanagan technology start-up, Awesense Wireless, has been declared the winner of the BCIC-New Ventures Competition's $40,000 BC Hydro Sustainability Prize for its mobile wireless smart sensors that help identify key areas of electrical loss. | Link
September 28, 2011 | The Ubyssey
" e@UBC gives UBC alumni a business boost"
Alumni have been getting an extra boost for their business projects. Entreprenuership@UBC is a program run through the Sauder School of Business that helps start-up companies founded by former UBC students.| Link
September 23, 2011 | Burnaby Now
"Diacarbon wins twice at New Ventures Competition"
Burnaby agriculture research company Diacarbon Energy Inc. won the B.C. Bioenergy network prize at the British Columbia Innovation Council's New Ventures Competition. | Link
Burnaby agriculture research company Diacarbon Energy Inc. won the B.C. Bioenergy network prize at the British Columbia Innovation Council's New Ventures Competition. | Link
"BC startup winds prize for tackling huge landfill headache"
A company that promises to cure a major headache for landfill operators won first prize this week at an annual competition among British Columbia's most promising startups.| Link
A company that promises to cure a major headache for landfill operators won first prize this week at an annual competition among British Columbia's most promising startups.| Link
September 23, 2011 | Business in Vancouver
"Polymer Research snags business competition top prize"
The New Ventures BC Society (NVBCS), which operates the awards with support from BCIC, awarded nearly $400,000 in prizes at the 11th annual gala. | Link
"Polymer Research snags business competition top prize"
The New Ventures BC Society (NVBCS), which operates the awards with support from BCIC, awarded nearly $400,000 in prizes at the 11th annual gala. | Link
September 22, 2011 | Vancouver Sun
"Polymer Research Technologies takes top prize at BCIC-New Ventures Competition"
Clean tech startup Polymer Research Technologies, which developed a waste recycling system, took the top prize at Thursday night's annual competition for new British Columbia companies. | Link
September 22, 2011 | Vancouver Sun
"Polymer Research Technologies takes top prize at BCIC-New Ventures Competition"
Clean tech startup Polymer Research Technologies, which developed a waste recycling system, took the top prize at Thursday night's annual competition for new British Columbia companies. | Link
"Web startup finds success following tech award"
A year ago, the trio of entrepreneurs behind HiretheWorld were anxious nominees at British Columbia's biggest annual competition for startup companies. | Link
A year ago, the trio of entrepreneurs behind HiretheWorld were anxious nominees at British Columbia's biggest annual competition for startup companies. | Link
September 11, 2011 | Financial Times
"All eyes on a niche business"
Thomas Hellmann takes a professorial delight in picking holes in the business plans of his MBA students at the University of British Columbia's Sauder School of Business in Vancouver. | Link
September 9, 2011 | Mediacaster Magazine
"B.C. Wireless Companies Get Business Kickstart at Wavefront"
Twelve wireless and digital media companies have been selected to join a 12 month business nurturing program in British Columbia. | Link
September 8, 2011 | Vancouver Sun
"Wavefront and BCIC announce 2011 entrepreneurship competition winners"
The companies enter a 12-month program, titled entrepreneurship@Wavefront, that nurtures early-stage B.C. wireless companies from product concept to market entry at its "incubator" facility offices in downtown Vancouver. | Link
September 8, 2011 | Vancouver Sun
"Wavefront selects 12 more startups for year-long wireless technology program"
Developers of mobile phone apps dominate this year's list of winners in the Wavefront/British Columbia Innovation Council entrepreneurship competition. | Link
August 29, 2011 | TelegraphJournal
September 11, 2011 | Financial Times
"All eyes on a niche business"
Thomas Hellmann takes a professorial delight in picking holes in the business plans of his MBA students at the University of British Columbia's Sauder School of Business in Vancouver. | Link
September 9, 2011 | Mediacaster Magazine
"B.C. Wireless Companies Get Business Kickstart at Wavefront"
Twelve wireless and digital media companies have been selected to join a 12 month business nurturing program in British Columbia. | Link
September 8, 2011 | Vancouver Sun
"All eyes on a niche business"
Thomas Hellmann takes a professorial delight in picking holes in the business plans of his MBA students at the University of British Columbia's Sauder School of Business in Vancouver. | Link
"B.C. Wireless Companies Get Business Kickstart at Wavefront"
Twelve wireless and digital media companies have been selected to join a 12 month business nurturing program in British Columbia. | Link
"Wavefront and BCIC announce 2011 entrepreneurship competition winners"
The companies enter a 12-month program, titled entrepreneurship@Wavefront, that nurtures early-stage B.C. wireless companies from product concept to market entry at its "incubator" facility offices in downtown Vancouver. | Link
The companies enter a 12-month program, titled entrepreneurship@Wavefront, that nurtures early-stage B.C. wireless companies from product concept to market entry at its "incubator" facility offices in downtown Vancouver. | Link
September 8, 2011 | Vancouver Sun
Developers of mobile phone apps dominate this year's list of winners in the Wavefront/British Columbia Innovation Council entrepreneurship competition. | Link
"No fumbling for loyalty cards"
Startup RewardLoop is
putting a high-tech twist on customer loyalty programs, replacing that
wallet full of cards and stamps with an electronic code. | Link
August 26, 2011 | North Shore News
"NV companies vie for green tech prize"
Two North Shore research companies have made the latest round of a province-wide innovation contest that aims to promote green technologies. | Link
August 26, 2011 | Burnaby Now
"Company makes waves for green ideas"
Burnaby's new agriculture research company, Diacarbon Energy Inc. has reached the third round of the BCIC-New Ventures Competition for a chance to win a share of more than $360,000. | Link
August 24, 2011 | Langley Times
"Green company goes for gold"
A local agriculture company has found itself in some fairly elite company. | Link
August 21, 2011 | Vernon Morning Star
"Trailer company competes"
Vernon's Wolf Trailer Company has reached the third round of the 11th annual BCIC-New Ventures Competition, one of North America's largest technology business idea competitions.| Link
August 18, 2011 | The Vancouver Sun
"Vancouver startup winning investor loyalty with high-tech twist on loyalty cards"
Vancouver startup RewardLoop benefits from BCIC's entrepreneurship@Wavefront, now accepting applications for second round | Link
May 10, 2011 | Globe & Mail
"Let them eat plastic"
A profile of BCIC-New Ventures Competition winner Solegear Bioplastics Inc. and founder and CEO Toby Reid | Link
A profile of BCIC-New Ventures Competition winner Solegear Bioplastics Inc. and founder and CEO Toby Reid | Link
April 4, 2011 | BC Business
"The 20 Most Innovative Companies in B.C. 2011: Engineering and Entrepreneurship@UVic"
BCIC program entrepreneurship@UVic is named number 7 on BC Business' list of most innovative organizations | Link
BCIC program entrepreneurship@UVic is named number 7 on BC Business' list of most innovative organizations | Link
February 25, 2011 | Times Colonist
"Siblings snare tech prize for fish waste idea"
The Times Colonist reports on Reef Safe Fish, the first prize winner in the BCIC-New Ventures Competition: Regional | PDF
The Times Colonist reports on Reef Safe Fish, the first prize winner in the BCIC-New Ventures Competition: Regional | PDF
February 25, 2011 | The Vancouver Sun
"Fish waste recycling venture tops list of innovation council award winners"
Vancouver Sun reporter Scott Simpson covers the results of the BCIC-New Ventures Competition: Regional | PDF
Vancouver Sun reporter Scott Simpson covers the results of the BCIC-New Ventures Competition: Regional | PDF
February 2, 2011 | CBC Radio
CEO Danny Robinson discusses the proposed CRTC Internet billing on CBC's Early Edition with Rick Cluff.
February 1, 2011 | The Vancouver Sun
"Ottawa promises to review CRTC usage-based billing decision as consumer backlash grows"
CEO Danny Robinson comments on the CRTC usage-based Internet billing decision in Gillian Shaw's Digital Life column. | PDF
January 5, 2011 | Techvibes
"5 Questions with... BCIC's Danny Robinson"
CEO Danny Robinson interviewed by Techvibes' Rob Lewis as part of their "5 Questions with..." series. | PDF
2010
November 23, 2010 | The Vancouver Sun
"B.C. Innovation Council names Bootup Labs co-founder Danny Robinson new CEO"
Vancouver Sun's Scott Simpson writeup on the appointment of Danny Robinson as BCIC CEO | PDF
October 18, 2010 | The Vancouver Sun
"Vancouver's mobile apps reputation growing"
Vancouver Sun's Gillian Shaw covers the expanding mobile app scene in Vancouver and BCIC's entrepreneurship@Wavefront program | PDF
October 12, 2010 | The Vancouver Sun
"Local startup Clinicbook takes medical bookings online"
Vancouver Sun's Gillian Shaw features startup Clinicbook and their presence at CONNECT, BCIC's early-stage tech conference | PDF