BCIC and NVBC to award $385K in September

The British Columbia Innovation Council announced yesterday that they are now accepting applications for the 2010 BCIC Awards, which will be presented as part of the New Ventures BC Competition Awards ceremony on Thursday, September 23rd.

The annual BCIC Awards recognize exceptional achievements in, or potential for, commercialization of technology and honour outstanding technology. Submissions are now being accepted for the following three awards:

BCIC Ripples of Hope Award in Biotechnology & Entrepreneurship; Award Value: $35,000
Emerging Technology Award; Award Value: Up to $25,000 towards commercialization services
Entrepreneurship Fellow Award; Award Value: $25,000 for entrepreneurship education or commercialization initiatives

The BCIC Awards application deadline is Monday, July 26th. Detailed award submission guidelines can be found online at www.bcic.ca.

Combined with the prize money available through the New Ventures BC Competition this year, $385,000 will be awarded on September 23rd in Vancouver!

Company:: BCIC
Website:: http://www.bcic.ca
Location:: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

The British Columbia Innovation Council (BCIC) is the lead organization charged with advancing innovation and commercialization in British Columbia. BCIC is focused on accelerating the growth of our science and technology communities and competitively positioning British Columbia in the global science and technology economy in order to provide significant employment opportunities and a high standard of living for... more

Company:: New Ventures BC Society
Website:: http://www.newventuresbc.com/
Location:: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Turn your idea into a profitable company by entering the New Ventures BC competition. A "new venture" is a business idea that is economically viable, but has not yet secured significant financing from "outside investors" (ie. investors other than friends, family, and company founders). It must be an innovative product or service involving a new technology. The competition will give you the opportunity to: Join... more

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