TechDevBC Comox Valley: Building and Supporting the Local Innovation Ecosystem
By BC Ministry of Jobs, Trade and Technology
Date and time
Mon, Mar 18, 2019 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM PDT
Location
Vancouver Island Visitor Centre
#101-3607 Small Rd. Cumberland, BC V9N 3Z8 CanadaDescription
The TechDevBC Workshop series aims to introduce technology and innovation basics into the economic development fabric of BC communities.
The intention of this workshop is to support the communities' understanding of:
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technology, innovation, and knowledge-based industry sectors;
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its current assets and opportunities related to these sectors; and,
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how these sectors can be leveraged for economic development.
Areas of discussion include:
- Definition of Technology and Innovation
- Why Knowledge-Based Industries are Important
- Knowledge-based vs. Traditional Sectors
- Overview of BC’s Tech Sector
- Key Components of the Tech Sector
- Innovation Ecosystem and Its Components
- Talent
- Community and Culture
- Creating and Supporting a Culture of Innovation
- Funding
- Infrastructure
- Community Success Stories
- Government Support Programs
- Mapping Your Ecosystem
- Identifying and Prioritizing Opportunities
Hosted by Invest Comox Valley and Innovation Island.