BCIC celebrates 10 years!

October 2014 marked BCIC’s 10th year of service! That means for a decade now, BCIC programs have been helping to grow young innovators and aspiring entrepreneurs across British Columbia. Through the delivery of entrepreneurial programs and the support of industry events, BCIC continues to strengthen our province’s tech ecosystem. Read the full release>>

BC Tech Report Card maps industry’s HUGE potential

The British Columbia Technology Report Card 2014 is out with a comprehensive profile of the health of BC’s technology sector. How do we compare to other global technology hubs? What are our main advantages? Find out here >>

NEW BCIC blog series coming soon!

We’re back at it with a new five-part alumni interview series! We sought out five amazing individuals to bring you a new round of BCIC alumni success stories. Starting next week, we’ll spotlight five entrepreneurs who are shaking up the tech industry and pioneering their way with advanced innovations in their fields. Read the blog>>

Five BC companies make the CIX Top 20!

Twenty of Canada’s most innovative, technology companies are travelling to Toronto for the CIX Top 20 - and one quarter of them hail from BC! Congratulations to those representing our region, including Rosterbot, ViewsIQ, Cirius Messaging, Fusionpipe Software and VitalSines. These companies will be pitching to a live audience on November 18^th. Read more>>

New resources available to help companies hire new Canadians

A series of free online tutorials have been developed by the Immigrant Employment Council of BC (IEC-BC) and the Human Resources Management Association (HRMA) to help small to medium-sized businesses hire skilled immigrants living in BC. The five tutorials feature industry-tested tools, practical tips, videos, resources and more. Learn how you can attract and hire qualified immigrant today! Access the online tutorials>>

Three BC companies named to the Global Cleantech 100

Only the most promising and innovative cleantech companies from around the world appear on the Global Cleantech 100. Across 60 countries, a total of 5,995 companies were nominated; and this year, BC’s Axine Water Technologies, General Fusion and Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies Inc. made the list! Congratulations! Learn more>>

Become inspired and define your path at the Beyond Pink Leadership Conference

Beyond Pink is back for its 5^th Annual leadership conference this November 14–15! Learn from inspiring leaders from Kirsten Bailey from Hootsuite, Jennifer Schaeffers of Networking in Vancouver and Maili Wong of The Wong Group at CIBC Wood Gundy. Alongside these accomplished women, hear from representatives of lululemon athletica, PwC, the Vancouver Board of Trade and a variety of other amazing companies. Find out more>>

Upcoming Events

DevFest, November 3-9, The Profile, Vancouver

Global Mining IT & Communications Summit, November 5-6, Rosewood Hotel Georgia, Vancouver

Girls Learning to Code Day, November 8, Mobify, Vancouver

Ignite the North: Prince George, November 12, YMCA, Prince George

Employer Speed Dating, Lighthouse Labs, November 12, Lighthouse Labs, Vancouver

Climate Change and Solutions from Innovation, November 12, SFU Woodward’s, Vancouver

Outthink the Competition, ACETECH, November 13, Jewel Ballroom, Vancouver

Retail Spark with Google, November 13, CBC, Vancouver

Blakes Breakfast: Medical Devices, LifeSciences BC, November 13, Vancouver

Beyond Pink Leadership Conference, November 14-15, Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside Hotel, Vancouver

Vancouver Startup Weekend, November 14-16, The Profile, Vancouver

Startup Week Vancouver, November 14-21, Vancouver

Techvibes Tech Fest, November 18, The Roundhouse, Vancouver

Canadian Innovation Exchange 2014, November 18, MaRS Discovery District, Toronto

Women's Entrepreneurship Day, BCTIA, November 19, Steamworks, Vancouver

Cascadia Summit, Launch Academy, November 21, Science World, Vancouver

Internet of Things (IoT) – Building Real Value, Wavefront, November 21, SFU Segal Graduate School, Vancouver

Kamloops Startup Weekend, November 21-23, Kamloops Innovation Centre, Kamloops

SFU Entrepreneur of the Year Annual Competition, SFU, November 22, SFU, Surrey

six:forty, BCTIA, November 25, The Roundhouse, Vancouver