Alliance Partners

Partners

summit sponsor

National Sponsors

Alliance Partners

ACETECH actively collaborates with numerous other resources in the technology community, particularly the industry associations. From co-sponsoring events to networking and the sharing of ideas, ACETECH's Alliance Partners add to the opportunities available to CEOs and their employees who are committed to personal and business growth.

BRITISH COLUMBIA

		The BC Technology Industry Association (BCTIA) is a not-for-profit, industry-funded organization representing the broader technology community across the province. The BCTIA has more than 2,100 member companies that range from startups to market leaders. As the voice of the technology industry, the BCTIA is committed to the ongoing growth, sustainability and prosperity of BC's economy and the innovation that drives it. We deliver a broad array of programs and services that provide members with opportunities to connect, learn, and grow their businesses in BC.
		The Canadian Financing Forum matches North American Corporate and VC investors with serious entrepreneurs looking to build world-class technology companies. Apply to Present at the Forum Past presenters have raised over $980 Million and 46% of the Companies attending the Forum have successfully raised funds over the last 7 years.
		LifeSciences British Columbia supports and represents the biotechnology, medical device, and greater life sciences community of British Columbia through leadership, advocacy and promotion of our world-class science and industry. Via active facilitation of partnering and investment into the life sciences sector, British Columbia is fast becoming a global life sciences leader.
		VEF's mission is to advance technology entrepreneurship through networking forums that educate and motivate. These events provide attendees with an opportunity to network with each other prior to the presentations. Events are designed to cover topics of interest to the technology community.
		WINBC (Wireless Innovation Network of BC) is a Canadian not-for-profit wireless technology association that champions the growth and sustainability of BC as one of the world's leading wireless clusters. WINBC is also the producer of Mobile Monday Vancouver and the Pacific Northwest Wireless Summit. To find your wireless partner go to: www.winbc.org
		Turn your idea into a profitable company by entering the New Ventures BC competition. A "new venture" is a business idea that is economically viable, but has not yet secured significant financing from "outside investors" (ie. investors other than friends, family, and company founders). It must be an innovative product or service involving a new technology. The competition will give you the opportunity to: Join in-depth seminars, and network with business, legal, government, and marketing professionals. Meet experts, mentors, and innovators who can help you take your idea from germination to fruition. Refine your idea for a technology product or service and develop a business plan to attract financing. Win the BC Hydro first prize package worth $60,000.

"This was my first visit. I expect to be very active with ACETECH in the future!"

Glenda Dorchak
CEO, Intrinsyc

ACETECH Symposium at Whistler 2007