Industry Associations
Last updated on May 25, 2022The Artificial Intelligence network of British Columbia aims to make B.C. a leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI). It helps to unify, organize, and catalyze AI and machine learning communities across the province.
The clean tech sector is one of the fastest growing parts of B.C.’s economy. The BC Cleantech CEO Alliance is a group made up of entrepreneurs and leaders. Its mission is to create an active, influential, and connected community of clean tech CEOs.
The BC Tech Association represents technology companies across the province. Companies included range from start-ups to established businesses. Its priorities are to:
- Help start-ups scale up
- Grow the tech talent pool (or attract and develop)
- Increase technology adoption
Council of Canadian Innovators
The Council of Canadian Innovators helps high-growth Canadian technology firms scaleup globally. Its mandate is to optimize the growth of Canada’s innovation-based sector.
Creative BC promotes the development of creative industries in B.C. It supports B.C.’s creative economy with a range of programs and services. Supports include:
- Administration of B.C.’s motion picture tax credit
- Delivery of funding and export market support
- Provision of provincial film commission services
DigiBC represents the creative tech sector. This includes video games and interactive, visual effects, animation, and VR/AR industries. It has three pillars:
- Education and programming
- Advocacy and government relations
- Ecosystem development and events
Life Sciences BC supports the province’s life sciences sector. It supports economic development in B.C. through:
- Leadership
- Facilitation of investment and partnering
- Advocacy
- Promotion of B.C.’s world-class life sciences
The VR/AR Association is an international organization. It:
- Fosters collaboration to increase growth
- Supports research and education
- Helps develop industry best practices
- Connects member organizations
- Promotes member companies