Ever-Expanding Innovation Ecosystem
Our network of start-ups, tech incubators, research labs, and support systems create an ecosystem that promotes and facilitates innovation.
Our network of start-ups, tech incubators, research labs, and support systems create an ecosystem that promotes and facilitates innovation.
A Centre for Innovation
As a recognized centre for innovation, leading-edge technology organizations are choosing Surrey as their home.
- Innovation Boulevard Health Tech Accelerator, BC Innovation Council's only health tech accelerator
- Foresight Clean Tech Accelerator, Western Canada's first clean tech accelerator
- Venture Connections, an SFU-wide program offering entrepreneurship training services and opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and alumni
- Powertech Labs, one of the largest testing and research laboratories in North America
Educating the Talent of Tomorrow
Surrey's two local universities are educating our youth for the innovation jobs of tomorrow.
Simon Fraser University's programs span mechatronics, computer science, entrepreneurship, SIAT, and sustainable energy and environmental engineering.
Kwantlen Polytechnic University's Tech campus offers trades training to support the scaling up of businesses.
Innovation: A Priority Sector
Over $300 Million has been invested in creating Surrey’s innovation ecosystem over the last 5 years and we’re not done. Bring your innovative ideas to the City and get plugged into an environment that will foster and support it.
Meaning 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
