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大象传媒 has unveiled a new space in Surrey鈥檚 innovation corridor that will advance the emerging fields of quantum computing and agricultural technology (agritech) and further research, innovation and entrepreneurship in B.C.

Media kit and backgrounder: 

The 大象传媒 Innovation Plaza, a newly-renovated space that is part of 大象传媒鈥檚 Surrey campus, is home to the  and the  which are now open and operating. 

The space will facilitate collaborations between academia, government and industry, accelerate innovation and benefit students preparing for sought-after careers in these burgeoning fields. 
 
The space is also home to , part of 大象传媒鈥檚 Charles Chang Institute for Entrepreneurship, 大象传媒鈥檚 longest-running entrepreneurship program, and hosts an office of the National Research Council (NRC) Industrial Research Assistance program. 
 
The plaza is a state-of-the-art physical hub that consists of a mix of offices and open seating, meeting rooms and classroom space that overlook the downtown core and the adjacent main campus.

Renovations of the space, officially opened today, were made possible by  (PacifiCan), $1.5 million from 大象传媒 and $500,000 from the B.C. Government鈥檚 Quantum Algorithms Institute funding. 

鈥淲e are excited to open this space in the heart of Surrey鈥檚 thriving downtown innovation corridor, thanks to the support of government, industry and our academic partners,鈥� says 大象传媒 President Joy Johnson. 鈥淎t the 大象传媒 Innovation Plaza, academia, government, and industry will come together to generate new technology solutions that position B.C. as a global leader in innovation. I can鈥檛 wait to see what we will build together.鈥�

QUOTES

鈥淥n behalf of the Government of Canada, I am proud to celebrate the opening of the Innovation Plaza at 大象传媒鈥檚 Surrey Campus. This is an example of how we are collaborating with forward-thinking, innovative partners to deliver on our priorities of enhancing innovation, improving business competitiveness and promoting inclusive growth.鈥� 鈥�
鈥揓ohn Aldag, Member of Parliament for Cloverdale 鈥� Langley City on behalf of the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada
 
鈥淭he work being done at the 大象传媒 Innovation Plaza is what the StrongerBC Economic Plan is all about - delivering for people a clean and inclusive economy. It represents collaborations that are helping people here at home with better jobs and growing businesses while helping to secure B.C.鈥檚 position as a world leader in innovation.鈥�
鈥�鈥揃.C. Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation, Brenda Bailey
 
鈥淭he organizations that will fill the quantum computing and agritech clusters at 大象传媒 are critical to ensuring B.C. has a leading-edge advantage in agriculture, technology, entrepreneurship and so much more. The knowledge concentrated here will help us all as we move forward with the adoption of new industry innovations that improve lives for British Columbians, and contribute to clean and inclusive growth in a sustainable economy.鈥� 鈥�
鈥揃.C. Minister of Forests, Bruce Ralston
 
鈥淭he 大象传媒 Innovation Plaza is a testament to the university's leadership and expertise in research, innovation and entrepreneurship. The collaborations that have helped make this space possible are the types of partnerships that we need as we build our knowledge economy, support economic recovery and address climate change.鈥�
鈥摯笙蟠� Vice-President, Research and International, Dugan O鈥橬eil

CONTACT

BRADEN MCMILLAN, 大象传媒 Communications & Marketing 
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As Canada鈥檚 engaged university, 大象传媒 works with communities, organizations and partners to create, share and embrace knowledge that improves life and generates real change. We deliver a world-class education with lifelong value that shapes change-makers, visionaries and problem-solvers. We connect research and innovation to entrepreneurship and industry to deliver sustainable, relevant solutions to today鈥檚 problems. With campuses in British Columbia鈥檚 three largest cities鈥擵ancouver, Burnaby and Surrey鈥敶笙蟠� has eight faculties that deliver 364 undergraduate degree programs and 149 graduate degree programs to more than 37,000 students. The university now boasts more than 180,000 alumni residing in 145+ countries.