Budget 2020 moves British Columbia forward by building the infrastructure the growing province needs, supporting thousands of new jobs, strengthening investments in health and education and making life more affordable for everyone.

With $2.25 million in provincial funding, the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) has a new Tall Wood and Hybrid Structures Engineering Research Chair to drive innovative wood design and bolster its master of integrated wood design program.

B.C.’s comprehensive Technology Strategy is deepening our talent pool, expanding markets for B.C. technology and services, ensuring access to venture capital for technology start-ups, and creating a Centre for Data-Driven Innovation (CDDI) in B.C.

The Government of B.C. is providing $6 million, through the BC Innovation Council (BCIC), to support the growth and success of the province's vibrant technology sector while furthering the momentum of the BC Jobs Plan.

From genetic mapping to wind turbines, the University of British Columbia (UBC) has received $26.9 million toward 70 research infrastructure projects from the BC Knowledge Development Fund in 2014.