If you're a company or researcher with an idea to solve industry problems that's ready to be commercialized, you should know about our new program: BCIC Ignite.
 
This new funding program was created to accelerate commercialization with technology solutions. The focus is on projects dedicated to solving industry problems in natural resources and applied sciences sectors in British Columbia.
 
BCIC Ignite seeks to build synergies through collaboration. To be eligible for funding, you must form a consortium that includes representation from research and industry. You can find all the details on our website.
 
You’ll be hearing more from us soon about how we’re working to connect BC tech entrepreneurs with industry challenges. In the meantime, I hope you are familiar with all our programs and resources for entrepreneurs. And if we’ve missed anything – let us know!

Greg Caws
President & CEO
BCIC

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