Regional Technology and Innovation Strategy 2023-2025

This document is a strategic guide outlining the Regional Technology and Innovation Strategy for the years 2023 to 2025, developed through a partnership between Selkirk Innovates and the Kootenay Association for Science and Technology. The strategy aims to enhance the technology workforce in the Kootenay region, supported by funding from the Province of BC. It includes the development and delivery of GIS and advanced computing training courses, a regional technology assessment research project, and applied research internships. The document details the composition of the high technology sector in British Columbia, highlighting its economic impact, employment statistics, and challenges faced by local technology firms. It emphasizes the importance of a skilled workforce and outlines a strategic planning framework that identifies growth factors essential for the development of technology clusters. The strategy also addresses the need for collaboration among stakeholders to unlock the region's potential and contribute to the provincial economy.