Innovation

Surrey, BC – Globally Known for its Ever-Expanding Innovation Ecosystem

Surrey’s network of start-ups, tech incubators, research labs, and support systems create an ecosystem that promotes and facilitates innovation. 

    Simon Fraser University's Surrey campus

    Surrey's two local universities educate the workforce for the innovation jobs of tomorrow

    • Simon Fraser University's programs span mechatronics, computer science, entrepreneurship, interactive arts, and sustainable energy and environmental engineering.

    View SFU Surrey Campus Programs

    • Kwantlen Polytechnic University's Tech campus offers mechatronics, agritech, and trades training to support the scaling up of businesses.

    Tour Surrey KPU Campus Online

    “Meaningful innovation, the kind that has transformative impact on our economy and society, requires an often-elusive combination of focus, people, collaboration, and culture. Surrey has these ingredients and is uniquely positioned to be a global hotbed of innovation excellence.”

    -Dr. Sarah Lubik, Director of Entrepreneurship, Simon Fraser University

    Surrey BC has the programs and connections to support innovation

    • Over $300 Million has been invested in creating Surrey’s innovation ecosystem over the last 5 years.

    • Moving from prototype to final development and commercialization? Surrey’s Urban Technology Test Lab provides safe, local, real-world test zones.

    Apply  for Surrey’s Urban Technology Test Lab

    Leading-edge technology organizations choose to locate in Surrey BC