BCIC Ignite, launched in 2016 by the BC Innovation Council, has been specifically designed for industry-driven academic research in the natural resources and applied sciences in British Columbia. BCIC Ignite is a cost-shared program, anticipated to have two intakes per year. Awards are valued to a maximum of $300,000. The size and scope of the competitions in future years will depend on the availability of funding.
BCIC’s Industry & Innovation Group connects technology entrepreneurs, researchers and industry leaders in British Columbia. We drive economic growth by matching innovators with industry challenges.
Our current focus is cleantech and the natural resource industry in BC, including:
The Ultra Deep Mining Network (UDMN) aims to become the leading expert in Ultra-Deep (below 2.5km) research and innovation and to solve the challenges that impact resource extraction in these environments. By supporting solution providers capable of creating the industry-needed tools and technologies in the short term, it will lead the way in helping ultra-deep mines to operate more effectively and safely, generate more value, improve the human environment and enhance mine productivity.
This innovation priority focuses on the implementation of step-change innovation demonstration projects in the area of exploration (new deposits, expanded mines, and mineral resource studies) and geophysics, both on surface and in underground exploration, is strategically important to mining sustainability.
CEMI supports demonstration projects that will lead to more environmentally benign results and better stewardship of mineral resources. The current strategy is to seek and leverage funding to initiate demonstration projects for novel techniques for the full and final remediation of mine waste and mine waste water.
Step change strategic demonstration projects in the areas of Mine Process Engineering and Mine Design to significantly improve productivity, safety and performance.
This priority area focuses on advancing the development of new technologies and processes to ensure safe, profitable mining at depth, with a focus on risk mitigation, mechanized underground excavation, and productivity enhancement.