Sci-Tech North is the Science, Innovation and Technology Council for Northeastern BC. Working with our colleagues from the other nine regions in the provincial network, our mandate is economic development and diversification through the use of science, technology and innovation.

So what we do in the Peace-Liard-Stikine looks like this:

GROW OUR REGIONAL INNOVATION CULTURE:

• Stimulate and inspire interest in innovation
• Inform and educate entrepreneurs, innovators and inventors
• Implement innovative climate action initiatives

DRIVE TALENT DEVELOPMENT:

• Initiate partnerships at the primary through secondary school level in support of science and technology outreach programs
• Facilitate professional development initiatives and business mentoring programs
• Collaborate with regional stakeholders to address workforce development issues

PROVIDE COMMERCIALIZATION SERVICES:

• Offer business training
• Support the development and commercialization of technology
• Counsel and refer clients to Research Institutions and Industry Liaison Offices

DEVELOP PARTNERSHIPS:

• Seek stakeholders and potential partners to build innovation culture, capacity and infrastructure

STRATEGIC PLANNING and NETWORKING

• Create opportunities for strategic planning and networking initiatives and events
• Host annual "Excellence of Innovation" Awards
• Participate in symposiums and strategy sessions throughout the Northeast.

The accomplishments and goals of our provincial council, the British Columbia Regional Science & Technology Council, and our network of regional partners are highlighted in this video: tinyurl.com/bcrstn2009