BCIC leads innovation through a series of sector specific initiatives targeting key areas where British Columbia is a recognized leader. These initiatives support BCIC's strategy to build on the province's established strengths and recognized abilities, positioning the province to succeed in an increasingly global and competitive world.
BCIC's Industry Sectors include:
Creative Industries
Creative Industries are defined as those businesses that have design entertainment and technology at the core of their operations.
- Video Game Development
- Animation/Special Effects
- Film and Television production
- Music composition and recording
- Design: Industrial, Architectural and fashion
Ocean Sciences & Energy
BCIC leads and supports initiatives that foster research, education and economic development in the following areas:
- Maritime Port and Security
- Alternative Ocean and Energy
- Aquaculture and Marine Bioproducts
- Ocean Observing
- Offshore Oil and Gas
Life Sciences
BCIC supports technology transfer and commercialization in the following sectors:
- Agri-food
- Biotechnology
- Biorefining
- Environment
- Health
