TechDevBC Squamish: Building and Supporting the Local Innovation Ecosystem

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:

• technology, innovation, and knowledge-based industry sectors;

• its current assets and opportunities related to these sectors; and,

• 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

Delivered in partnership with the District of Squamish.