GUIDELINES FOR BRITISH COLUMBIA’S TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT PROGRAM

In order to be considered for the BC Technology Assessment Program, your Company must meet the following criteria:
  

• Be a British Columbia based manufacturer ⁽¹⁾
• Be an Incorporated Business (Federally or Provincially).
• Demonstrate financial stability.
• Companies are not required to be CME Members to be eligible.

⁽¹⁾ Manufacturer is described as involved in operations to produce or support products / services related to manufacturing, processing, fabricating or refining.

Productivity Technology Assessments by LEAN Facilitators to identify where potential operational efficiencies could be achieved.

Assessments can focus on areas such as:
  

• Productivity
• Process flow
• Quality (for example, ISO Certification)
• Waste reduction
• Environmental impact (various green certifications)
• Energy efficiency (production level)
• Information and management systems

Projects should include the following criteria:
  

• Technology or Process Improvements that aim to improve and modernize the manufacturing process leading to increased productivity and competitiveness;
• New additions that contribute to the economic and environmental benefits to British Columbia, including benefits expected from the project and interactions with other segments of the BC economy; and/or
• Creation of long-term employment and high-value jobs.

All CME staff and Facilitators involved in the application review and selection process are covered by a strict Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest Agreement.
  
The Provincial Government will have access to all information upon request of the documents.