Media Releases
$9 Million for Solutions in Natural Resources, Applied Sciences and Engineering
Two new programs will award a total of $9 million to projects providing social, economic and environmental solutions for B.C. Projects will be supported in the areas of natural resources, the applied sciences, and engineering.
New Partnership Expands Science Fairs to Students Throughout B.C.
Media Release | October 29, 2008
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The Science Fair Foundation of British Columbia (SFF BC) is partnering with the British Columbia Innovation Council (BCIC) to enhance and deliver The Science Fair Program across B.C.
British Columbia Innovation Council Announces New CEO
Media Release | October 8, 2008
Dean Rockwell's appointment and return, part of B.C.'s "brain gain"
High resolution image: R. Dean Rockwell
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Hector MacKay-Dunn, Q.C., Chair, British Columbia Innovation Council (BCIC), is pleased to announce the appointment of R. Dean Rockwell as Chief Executive Officer.
$25 Million for Innovative Clean Energy Projects in Rural BC
Announcement | October 8, 2008
Premier Gordon Campbell announced an additional $25 million on September 30th to develop innovative, clean energy projects in British Columbia’s rural communities through the Innovative Clean Energy (ICE) Fund.
B.C.’s Sharpest Minds Revolutionizing the Global Bioeconomy
Media Release | September 10, 2008
BRITISH COLUMBIA - B.C.'s bioeconomy is heating up with the onset of the Pacific Rim Summit-spotlighting B.C.'s progressive thinkers exploring the impact of the convergence of biotechnology, chemistry, agriculture and ocean sciences on the global economy. The Summit runs from September 10 to 12, 2008 in Vancouver, B.C.
2008 British Columbia Innovation Council Award Winners Announced
Media Release | September 9, 2008
B.C. to Celebrate Innovation Champions Inspiring Leaders of the Future
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The British Columbia Innovation Council (BCIC) is pleased to announce the 2008 British Columbia Innovation Council Award Winners-innovation champions who are setting the path for B.C.'s bright future, announced Hector MacKay-Dunn, QC, Chair of BCIC.
Biomethane Turns Waste into Clean Energy for B.C.
Media Release | July 22, 2008
BRITISH COLUMBIA - A new study released today reveals clean energy from waste material is closer to becoming a commercial reality in British Columbia, announced Technology, Trade and Economic Development Minister Ida Chong.
The announcement was made during the opening of British Columbia Innovation Council Day at the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) Annual Summit in Vancouver, B.C.
BCIC Supports the BioEnergy Conference & Exhibition 2008
Announcement | June 2, 2008
The British Columbia Innovation Council (BCIC) is pleased to be sponsoring the BioEnergy Conference & Exhibition to be held June 3-5, 2008 in Prince George.
BCIC Supports the PMC-Sierra 9th Annual 5K Science Fair Fun Run
Announcement | May 23, 2008
The British Columbia Innovation Council (BCIC) is proud to be a Silver sponsor for the PMC-Sierra Science Fair Fun Run on May 25, 2008 in Vancouver.
Recipients of Joint $4 Million Innovation and Commercialization Strategic Development Program Announced
Media Release | May 22, 2008
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The British Columbia Innovation Council (BCIC) is pleased to announce the thirteen collaborative projects selected to receive support under the Innovation and Commercialization Strategic Development (ICSD) Program.
High School Students to Transform Everyday Objects into Innovative Technologies
Media Release | May 20, 2008
Above: Emcees Docc Andrews and Gary Long (94X) help launch Idea MashUp at D.P. Todd Secondary School.
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BRITISH COLUMBIA - The BCIC Young Innovator Scholarship celebrates its provincial launch today and is stirring up new technology ideas from high school students across B.C., announced Dr. Don Cozzetto, Board Director of the British Columbia Innovation Council (BCIC) and President of the University of Northern British Columbia.
Microalgae to Fuel B.C.'s Diesel Needs
Media Release | May 5, 2008
BRITISH COLUMBIA - A $55,000 grant from the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands will assist in developing innovative technologies in microalgae that could one day fuel 100 per cent of B.C.'s diesel needs, announced Soren Harbel, Vice President, Innovation Development, British Columbia Innovation Council (BCIC).
Ocean Tech's Place in British Columbia's $12 Billion Dollar Ocean Economy
Announcement | April 22, 2008
The British Columbia Innovation Council (BCIC) is pleased to support the "Ocean Tech's Place in British Columbia's $12 Billion Dollar Ocean Economy" forum presented by the Cooperative Ocean Innovation Network (COIN Pacific) on April 29, 2008 in Sidney, B.C.
TRIUMF High School Fellowship – Winners Announced
Announcement | April 15, 2008
Above (from left to right): Darien Niamir and Sen Mei, TRIUMF High School Fellowship recipients
Sen Mei of Penticton and Darien Niamir of West Vancouver are Grade 12 students who have been chosen to embark on a six-week science adventure with TRIUMF, Canada's national laboratory in Vancouver for particle and nuclear physics.
BC Entrepreneurs offered $335,000 in prizes for the Next Great Technology Business Idea
Media Release | April 1, 2008
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Top entrepreneurs in B.C. can win $335,000 in prizes with this year's New Ventures BC competition, one of North America's largest technology business idea competitions.
Students in Southern Interior to Share $ 6.94 million
Media Release | March 28, 2008
KAMLOOPS - Students from communities across the Southern Interior of B.C., entering a wide range of trades, technology and academic programs at four institutions will have access to $6.94 million in support over the next three years, as the result of the single largest donation for student awards in the history of Thompson Rivers University, Okanagan College, Selkirk College and College of the Rockies.
Local Students Changing the World through Design
Media Release | March 14, 2008
Designs Making a Difference at the Emily Carr Institute
Above: "A.Framefix” by Alex Suvajac
BRITISH COLUMBIA - World class students at the Emily Carr Institute are designing creative solutions to some of the world's most difficult challenges.
Unleash the "Iron Scientist" in You
Media Release | March 11, 2008
Above: “Modena”, a chocolaty science sensation!
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Careers You Never Thought You Could Have in Science...and that's Just an Appetizer
RICHMOND, B.C. - The line between science and fun is a blur when it's creatively mixed in daily life. Richmond is home to innovators conducting science in fun and progressive ways, allowing local students a chance to explore careers they never considered to be in the realm of science.
BCRSTN Regional Conference 2008 Approaches
Announcement | March 9 to March 11, 2008
Representatives from the BC Regional Science & Technology Network (BCRSTN) and the British Columbia Innovation Council (BCIC) will be meeting to collaborate, network and share ideas over three days at the BCRSTN Regional Conference 2008.
Science Fiction Becomes Fact as Kids Engage with Science and Technology
Media Release | February 19, 2008
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Reaching out to students at an early age can build a life changing interest in science and technology. BC Innovation Council (BCIC) and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) are working with outreach organizations to bring science to the next generation of innovators.
Latest Innovations in B.C. Agriculture to be Showcased at the 50th Anniversary Horticulture Growers’ Short Course and Pacific Agriculture Show
Media Release | February 13, 2008
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The Horticulture Growers' Short Course (Short Course) will be celebrating fifty years of horticulture innovation at the Pacific Agriculture Show (PAS), B.C.'s premier grower event showcasing valuable agriculture education and industry seminars.
BC’s Future Looks Bright as BC Innovation Council Appoints 5 New Board Members to Boost Scientific Development and Commercialization in the Province
Media Release | February 11, 2008
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Five new board members join BC Innovation Council's (BCIC) Board of Directors to advance awareness and commercialization of science and technology in B.C., announced Hector MacKay-Dunn, QC, and Chair of BCIC.
BC Innovation Council Supports 6th Annual BioPartnering North America
Announcement | February 1, 2008
BC Innovation Council is proud to be a Conference Sponsor of the 6th Annual BioPartnering North America (BPN) conference to be held February 3rd to 5th, 2008 in Vancouver. BPN attracts international attention as a premier partnering event for leading and emerging companies in life sciences. With over 900 delegates from approximately 400 companies in 30 countries, BPN is an event bustling with action.
Science and Engineering Students Collaborate with Business Students on Accelerating Commercialization in British Columbia
Media Release | February 1, 2008
BC Innovation Council's Unique Joint Scholarships Bridge the Gap Between Talent Development and the Future of B.C.'s Economy
BRITISH COLUMBIA - To develop B.C.'s technology and commercialization talent, two groundbreaking scholarships (B.C. Industrial Innovation Scholarship and B.C. MBA Access to Commercialization Scholarship) strengthen the connection between technology development and its successful commercialization, announced Hector MacKay-Dunn, QC, Chair of BC Innovation Council (BCIC).
