Province is positioned to lead Canada’s next chapter of economic growth and global competitiveness, says BC Tech Association
On May 24, 2017, the federal government announced funds of up to $950 million to encourage “innovation clusters”: industry-led consortiums that will pull together large firms, innovative SMEs, industry-relevant academic and research institutions, and other innovation partners eager to work together to accelerate economic growth. On July 21, the BC Tech Association released a report showing how B.C. is positioned to lead Canada as a global digital technology supercluster. The province has:
The fastest-growing technology sector in Canada
A long history of pioneering technological innovation
Global companies that are increasingly attracted to BC
B.C.’s strengths also include: ?
A world-class creative and digital media talent
A global centre of excellence in the Internet of Things (IoT)
World-leading data analysis capabilities and infrastructure ?
Post-secondary academic institutions produce world-class talent and generate world-class research
A geographic advantage as Canada’s gateway to Asia
