Thank you to BCTIA Funding Partners





Discovery Parks is a private Canadian trust that designs and builds research facilities for the benefit of the people of British Columbia. Their tenants comprise leading edge technology companies that are in the business of improving the world we live in, most of which have originated from post-secondary academic research.

Situated on three post-secondary campuses and in the City of Burnaby, their buildings are designed to meet the specific and unique requirements of the technology industry, catering especially to small start-up and post-secondary spin-off companies.

To support BC's commercialization and technology transfer activities, Discovery Parks Trust both re-invests and distributes its profits to BC's post-secondary institutions, promoting further research and development within our economy.

Discovery Parks has invested millions of dollars of equity in its research parks. At the same time, operating profits are distributed to BC's post-secondary institutions, helping to fuel BC's technology economy, with over $12 million having been paid to these institutions to date.

For more information, please visit: http://www.discoveryparks.com/






Thought Leaders in Experience Design


For more information, please visit: http://www.e-cubed.com/



Vancouver Economic Development Commission

The Vancouver Economic Development Commission (VEDC) connects local and international businesses in the city of Vancouver.

VEDC works to strengthen the economy of the city of Vancouver by helping existing businesses, attracting new businesses, researching business issues and making policy recommendations.

VEDC works closely with elected officials, the consular corps, and relevant departments of all levels of government. It links directly with peer organizations in the region, broad-based and sector-specific industry associations and ethnic business groups.

It also engages regularly with post-secondary and technology institutions, legal, real estate and business services professionals, and others whose work affects economic development of the region. The purpose of these activities is to bring the best possible information to companies and entrepreneurs interested in business development in the city. Services are comprehensive, confidential and free to clients.

VEDC also serves as the voice of business to Vancouver’s City Hall, making recommendations to the City on ways to improve the business climate and make Vancouver more attractive to business from around the globe.

For more information, please visit:  http://www.vancouvereconomic.com/page/vedc-your-business-link

BCTIA ©2009 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED PRIVACY POLICY / DISCLAIMER / CONTACT