Research and Innovation Branch

The Research and Innovation Branch leads the provincial commitment to research, innovation and technology. This commitment will improve the social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being of British Columbians.

Key areas of responsibility:

• British Columbia Knowledge Development Fund
• Leading Edge Endowment Fund
• Natural Resources and Applied Sciences Research Endowment
• Research and Innovation Strategy
• Technology Action Plan
• Life Sciences Action Plan
• Federal / Provincial / Territorial Innovation Agenda
• BCNET, which builds high-performance networks for B.C.’s research and education community
• BC Hub, a network of support services to help create and develop world-scale companies
• World Centre for Digital Media Education
• Centre for Drug Research and Development

Liaises with:

• B.C. Innovation Council
• Premier’s Technology Council

Contact details:

Branch Phone Directory