bctia member network: why join?

We’re serious about helping companies grow and succeed.

A not-for-profit organization that supports the development, growth, and advancement of technology companies located in British Columbia.

We Are…

To help companies and build

organizations --

global leaders that serve as for

entrepreneurs in our community, and as anchors in a

vibrant, fast-growing .

Our Mission

Two decades of helping companies grow and succeed.

Representing all technology sectors: ICT, Digital Media, Cleantech, Life Sciences and Wireless

BC Tech industry has grown from $4B to $20B

Member company employees = 67% of the entire BC tech workforce.

Member technology and professional services companies.

20 Years of Supporting Tech

Percentage of overall network

ICT

Cleantech

Digital Media

Professional Services

Life Sciences

Supporting BC’s Key Tech Sectors:

Our Community

36% 18% 26% 10% 10%

Includes Startups and Global Leaders:

Our Community

Driving business growth to create a tech powerhouse in BC and a global beacon of innovation for Canada.

Strengthen BC’s tech ecosystem through initiatives that build collaboration, partnerships, and relationships.

Building companies through connections that matter: mentors, customers, partners, and investors.

Guiding Principles

• 100+ networking events • Member2Member program • BC Technology Health Plan

Connect with Your Community

• Strategic Partner Network • PR/Visibility programs • Recruiting programs

Expand Your Access • Next generation of leaders • Analysis and publications • Government affairs and policy

development

Invest in the Ecosytem

Why Join? Grow a Better Company

Building the Ecosystem

Connect with Your Community

Expand Your Access

• Investment Introductions • Global Market Strategy • Executive Leadership Councils

• Strategic Partner Network • Visibility and Awareness • Talent Attraction

• 100+ Events per year • Networking Opportunities • Member2Member Program

• Funding & Investment • Next Generation of Leaders • Growing Anchor Companies

Grow a Better Company

Grow a Better Company

Grow a Better Company

The BCTIA Centre4Growth is not just for startups…

Grow a Better Company

Peer2Peer (P2P) Groups bring individuals together to share their professional challenges and lessons-learned in a friendly, informal environment. Current groups include:

• CFO • COO • CTO • Customer Support & Experience

• Product Management • Sales & Marketing • Startup

BCTIA C-Councils are designed to facilitate a content-rich dialogue among technology CEOs and C-level executives to share insights, best practices, and challenges; with a goal of building better businesses. Current councils include:

• Cleantech • Digital • SaaS

• Software • Wireless

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Expand Your Access: Partner Network

Accelerator Partners

Business Services

Global Market & Business Development

International Trade

Investment

Local Customers

Customer & Market Expansion Partners

Capacity Building Partners

Channel & Investment Partners

Expand Your Access: Visibility & Awareness

Recognition:

Public Relations:

Expand Your Access: Talent Attraction

HR & Recruitment companies in our network. 15

Virtual Career Fairs hosted.

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1,000

2,000

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BC Tech Jobs posted on T-Net.

Job seekers registered from around the world.

Tech-focused post-secondary faculties in our network, producing job-ready graduates.

Connect with Your Community

Building the Ecosystem

Funding & Investment

Talent Grow Anchor Companies

Cultivate Future Leaders

Government Support

Corporate Adopters

Universities Service Providers

Venture Capital Large Enterprises Infrastructure

Angels & Mentors

SMEs

• 100+ networking events • Member2Member program • BC Technology Health Plan

Connect with Your Community

• Strategic Partner Network • PR/Visibility programs • Recruiting programs

Expand Your Access • Next generation of leaders • Analysis and publications • Government affairs and policy

development

Invest in the Ecosytem

Why Join?

Grow a Better

Company

Building the Ecosystem

Connect with Your

Community

Expand Your Access

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To learn more about the BCTIA Network, give us a call at 604.602.5233 or email community@bctia.org today.