British Columbia Innovation Council

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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 Business Case Library

The BCIC Business Case Library is a collection of case studies highlighting examples of companies contributing to BC's growing knowledge economy. These case studies provide BC entrepreneurs unprecedented access to industry successes, challenges and best practices. These case studies are used in the province by students, entrepreneurs and members of industry as a learning resource for relevant local content that realistically reflects BC's business environment.

Absolute Software

Topic area: Software, Data protection
Region: Vancouver
Key learning points: Strategic direction, Market analysis
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QLT

Topic area: Pharmaceutical
Region: Vancouver
Key learning points: Strategic review, M&A analysis
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OncoGenex Technologies

Topic area: Pharmaceutical
Region: Vancouver
Key learning points: Overview of the pharma industry, M&A analysis, Strategic direction
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Inland Glass & Aluminum Ltd.

Topic area: Glazier
Region: Kamloops
Key learning points: Financial, Operational and multinational impact analysis
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Kelowna Flightcraft

Topic area: Aircraft maintenance and repair
Region: Kelowna
Key learning points: IT integration, evaluation of ERP software purchase and fit
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Westport Innovations Inc.

Topic area: Energy efficiency and innovative technology
Region: Vancouver
Key learning points: Licensing and university spin-off challenges
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Inproheat Industries

Topic area: Energy, Greentech
Region: Vancouver
Key learning points: Marketing challenge,Salesforce implementation problem
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Teampages.com

Topic area: Software, Social networking
Region: Victoria
Key learning points: Market analysis, Strategic review
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Ballard Power Systems

Topic area: Energy, Greentech
Region: Vancouver
Key learning points: New product development, Market analysis, Strategic review
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Carmanah Technologies

Topic area: Lighting, Solar power
Region: Victoria
Key learning points: New product development, Market analysis, Strategic review
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Blast Radius

Topic area: Marketing
Region: Vancouver
Key learning points: Market analysis, Strategic review
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Sitemasher Corporation

Topic area: Website Development, SaaS
Region: Vancouver
Key learning points: Developing new markets and products Learn more

Terahertz Solutions

Topic area: Forestry, engineering
Region: Prince George
Key learning points: Developing new markets and products Learn more

Moly-Cop Canada

Topic area: Steel products for mining industry
Region: Kamloops
Key learning points: Supply chain management
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Wood Lake Publishing

Topic area: Publishing
Region: Kelowna
Key learning points: Internet marketing and its timing
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Etraffic Press

Topic area: Publishing
Region: Victoria
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CCA-BC

Topic area: Innovation Clusters, Trade
Region: Vancouver
Key learning points: Regional innovation, Creative centres Learn more

YVR

Topic area: Service management, Innovation inside large organizations
Region: Vancouver
Key learning points: Service delivery, Understanding customer needs
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Zengar Institute

Topic area: Medical instruments, Neurofeedback
Region: Victoria
Key learning points: Entrepreneurial growth, Entrepreneurial succession, Business models, Market assessment
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AbeBooks

Topic area: Ecommerce, Online and email marketing
Region: Victoria
Key learning points: Human resource management, Organizational behaviour.
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DelTech Manufacturing Inc.

Topic area: Bioenergy and forestry
Region: Prince George
Key learning points: Developing new markets and products
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