BC Acceleration Network
Innovate BC designs, develops and implements the BC Venture Acceleration Program in conjunction with our delivery partners who make up the BC Acceleration Network (BCAN). Our partners have well-established relationships with Innovate BC, and with the communities and stakeholders they serve. Innovate BC is committed to building and enhancing these partner relationships to support its strategic goals. Our BCAN partners are:
Industry Partners
Innovate BC’s office is located in downtown Vancouver, in close proximity to several key technology industry associations and other complementary organizations. Being located in such an environment, while maintaining our regional networks, allows us to collaborate on exciting opportunities. We partner, through funding, expertise, connections, and communications, with the following organizations:
Academic Partners
Innovate BC partners with B.C. post-secondary institutions in delivering strategies that:
- Encourage the development, application and commercialization of advanced or innovative technologies.
- Support entrepreneurship and the development of entrepreneurial talent.
- Facilitate partnerships between industry and academia to solve real-world problems through direct and applied research.
Innovate BC currently works with the following academic institutions:
British Columbia Institute of Technology- Camosun College
- Capilano University
- Douglas College
- Emily Carr University of Art + Design
- Kwantlen Polytechnic University
- Langara College
- North Island College
- Okanagan College
- Selkirk College
- Simon Fraser University
- Thompson Rivers University
- University of Northern British Columbia
- The University of British Columbia
- University of the Fraser Valley
- University of Victoria
- Vancouver Island University
