GENETIC ENGINEERING

Genome BC'S Technology Development Platform launched in 2002 to allow sharing of equipment, expertise and engineering resources. Andre Marziali, cofounder of Boreal Genomics, says it provided training for several of his scientists and let the company quickly show proof-of-concept of proprietary technology via its rapid prototyping facilities.

$780 MILLION

Genome BC'S cumulative portfolio in 275 research projects and science and technology platforms

$1.4 BILLION

Estimated economic impact of Genome BC

21,149

Number of jobs created SOURCE: GENOME BC