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In 2009, there were 38 green technology companies from BC listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) with a combined market capitalization worth $1,128 million. Read more
BCIC Awards
The annual BCIC Awards recognize exceptional achievements in, or potential for, commercialization of technology and honours outstanding technology innovators.
The recipients of these awards are among BC's brightest in their fields, and their outstanding contributions continue to drive innovation in the province.
The 2010 Awards are as follows:
BCIC Ripples of Hope Award in Biotechnology & Entrepreneurship
The BCIC Ripples of Hope Award in Biotechnology & Entrepreneurship supports a graduate student, postdoctorate fellow or postgraduate collaborating on an entrepreneurship initiative in the biotechnology industry in BC.
Award Value: $35,000
Emerging Technology Award
The Emerging Technology Award recognizes a new venture at the pre-investment stage that has developed an innovative technology in BC. The technology must demonstrate proof of concept and have strong potential for global commercialization.
Award Value: Up to $25,000 towards commercialization services
Entrepreneurship Fellow Award
The Entrepreneurship Fellow Award recognizes a faculty member at a BC postsecondary institution who is a leader in technology innovation and commercialization.
Award Value: $25,000 for entrepreneurship education or commercialization initiatives
For Award applications and guidelines, click here.