The Business Innovation Centre (BIC) is created by Algonquin College for the benefits of students, staff, alumni, and the community at large. It focuses on a virtual presence and relies on a small leadership team supported by experts and experienced business, marketing and technology leaders who volunteer as a resource for specific projects.

Algonquin College is striving to be the leading Canadian professional College to foster Innovation and Collaboration via a Business Innovation Centre supporting professional development, personal growth innovation & entrepreneurial culture for students, staff, alumni and external parties while building bridges with businesses, public sector, and the community.

Student Success - Increase participation in private industry and public sector through:

• Work placements & Internships
• Industry events & exchange forums

Community Integration - Strengthen linkages with the business community through:

• Special events & workshops presented by guest speakers from Industry
• Industry-College personnel exchange and in-class lectures

Foster Innovation Spirit – Create Innovation & entrepreneurial attitude through:

• Internal student projects
• External applied research projects,  incubation & commercialization activities