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The BC Innovation Council (BCIC) is a Crown Agency of the Province of British Columbia, Canada, and the largest funder of entrepreneurial support programs in the province.〔( BCIC: About BCIC ), Retrieved on 2015-06-23.〕 BCIC focuses on the support of technology startups and entrepreneurs through programs, sponsorship and competitions〔( BCIC-New Ventures Competition: About NVBC ), Retrieved on 2015-06-23〕 that facilitate technology commercialization. To meet the needs of British Columbia (BC) growing technology sector, BCIC partners with academia, government and industry organizations to deliver programs, initiatives and events that accelerate company growth – resulting in jobs, increased revenue and economic development in BC.〔( BCIC Service Plan 2015-16 ), BC Innovation Council. (2015). Retrieved on 2015-06-23.〕 By encouraging the development and application of advanced and innovative technologies, BCIC works to meet the evolving needs of industry. == History == The British Columbia Innovation Council (BCIC) was first formed in 2004 after a merging of the Advanced Science Institute BC and the Innovation and Science Council of British Columbia.〔( Guess who’s turning 10? BCIC makes a decade of service, Government of BC - News ). (October 14, 2014). Retrieved on 2015-06-23.〕 * From 1983 to 2012, BCIC, in partnership with the BC Science Teachers’ Association, handed out over 8,000 Science Achievement Awards to students who showed exceptional academic performance in Science 11 and 12 to encourage careers in science and technology. * From 1990 to 2012, BCIC supported the Innovation Exploration Program, an initiative that connected more than 800 young scientists and innovators to role models and careers in BC’s science and tech industries. * In between 2007 and 2010, BCIC awarded Graduate Scholarships to 82 MBA and 67 Masters and Doctoral students to encourage entrepreneurship. * Since 2008, BCIC has been title sponsor of the BCIC-New Ventures Competition, one of the largest technology competitions in North America. * In 2011, the BC Venture Acceleration Program for tech-focused entrepreneurs was created. The program has since supported the creation of 993 jobs for British Columbians and has attracted over $89 million in grants and equity investment. 2011 also marked the inception of the BCIC Mentor Program, which was designed to improve the success of technology entrepreneurs by delivering guidance and support in developing their ventures. At its peak, the program had 78 active mentors working with more than 135 ventures. * In 2014, BCIC received the award for Government Organization of the Year by Startup Canada.〔( BCIC named Government Organization of the Year by Startup Canada ), Lindsay Chan. (May 02, 2014). Retrieved on 2015-06-23.〕 * In 2015, BCIC introduced BCIC Tech Works, which offers valuable work experience for post-secondary students and expertise for BC tech companies through the BC Tech Co-op Grants Program and the Innovator Skills Initiative.〔( Province supports job training in the technology sector ), Government of BC – News. (May 25, 2015). Retrieved on 2015-06-23.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「BC Innovation Council」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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